As the year draws to a close, we would like to reflect upon some great TV shows that we watched this year. We want to share what we took away, what we enjoyed and how these shows affect how we may use them in our programs.

Let’s start with one of our favorites – Ted Lasso. This Emmy winning show is about positivity and a hilarious take of an American football coach coaching “football” in the UK. In it’s second season, the stories focus around mental health from (spoilers!) dealing with an accidental animal killing to death of a family member. It has an undertone of more serious themes compared to the first season. Although a psychiatrist was introduced this season, she eventually left although the emotional scars for some are still not healed.

There were some nice arcs for the characters and a couple of twists, especially for Nate the assistant coach but we did enjoy this season. Dealing with emotional problems, particularly with the current pandemic owing to changes in our lives does bring these issues very close to home. However, overcoming adversity, working together and having “believe” – key parts of the narrative make us keen to wait for season 3. #mentalhealth #tedlasso #believeinyourself