From season 1. May change your mind on the pillow fight. Ted: All right, fellas, we got team meal in an hour. After that, it's either gonna be movie night or a pillow fight. What's it gonna be this time around? All: Movie night. Ted: All right. But I tell you what, y'all say "pillow fight" one time, and we'll never watch another movie together again.
Everything in this show relates to something that happened before. The writing is amazing in that regard. The pillow fight is only one example of things that repeat from the first season. Roy talking about his grandad's death, the boat guy having dealt with a cheating partner, Higgins love for jazz, etc., etc. there is always a connection to a song a barbeque sauce. Even when Keely took Rebeca's advice and hired a friend. Of course it didn't work out because like Nate, she wanted to be the boss.
Until we see the finale, this is my favorite of the season. And the whole struck by lightning thing I realized goes back to season 2. On the double date with Keely and Roy, he tells Rebecca to never settle for fine and that she should find someone who makes her feel like she's been struck by lightning. I caught that on a quick rewatch the other day.
Jamie teaching Roy almost made me cry because he was so patient and encouraging and caring. You know for a fact that Jamie didn't get that treatment from his dad when he was learning to ride.
The talk Colin and Trent had was one of the most brilliant pieces of television I have ever seen. And I would pay some good money to see the outtakes of all the Jamie & Roy scenes. And maybe the last handful of episodes felt off because the characters felt off. And this episode was all about them settling into comfort again. I think this episode just barely beat the Christmas episode as my favourite of the show.
This episode was incredible! One of the best in any season. Roy learning to bike, Ted finally becoming a real coach, the pillow fight Ted hinted at in the 1st season, Rebecca realizing she can find happiness and love, Higgins rocking out, Trent and Colins talk, Wills threesome, and Piggy Stardust...it just had everything.
I think this might be my new favorite episode. It just made me smile the whole way through. Last episode was when everyone hit rock bottom. This episode is the transitional episode where they all set themselves up to get themselves back on the way up - for the 2nd half of the season. I love it.
I'm a jazz fan, and I always said if I ever traveled to Amsterdam, I would want to pay tribute to where Chet Baker died, and as soon as I saw Higgins so excited to visit the Red Light District I knew exactly what he was doing lol.
This episode was such a breath of fresh air for me! There were moments in the first five episodes that I enjoyed, but none of them really resonated start to finish. This one did, though, and I hope it's a harbinger of a stellar rest of the season. A few things: - The Rebecca-Dutch guy thing was meant to be a romcom sort of plotline. IRL would it be the best idea for Rebecca to be doing what she did? Maybe not. But that sort of thing is exactly what would happen in a romcom, and Rebecca needed a respite to let loose, so it worked for me. - The pillow fight was a callback to 1x07, where Ted gives the team the choice between movie night or pillow fight and they choose movie night. So here, they did the other option. ETA: Just saw that other people mentioned this. Oops. - The Roy-Jamie stuff was definitely a highlight, and I hope the dynamic (Roy in particular) doesn't revert just because they're back in Richmond. - Just when you think Jamie's dad can't get any worse, THAT bomb is dropped. As bad as we knew he was, I can't say I ever expected to learn that he forced his 14-year-old son to lose his virginity to a prostitute (which, btw, the age of consent in the Netherlands is 16, so ... double yikes), something that traumatized Jamie so badly that not only has he blacked out the memory of the act itself, but he thinks Roy is referring to the *prostitute* being traumatized. This is not the last we've heard of Jamie's dad (or his mom!), I'd bet.
Jamie had mentioned he had been to Amsterdam twice. The 2nd time was with his mom and they toured all the museums and historical stuff. It explains why he remembers so much about the city.
Great summary! I’ve also added about the bicycle reference in a new post. You might want to check it out. Also, Jamie keeps referring to movies as they go through Amsterdam.
I think the reason it seems like there is more filler is because the episodes are longer. Up to the end of season two the episodes were 35 or so minutes, the last few expanded to around 50. This season they have all been in the 50 or so range. The jokes aren't packed as tight and there are more dramatic moments, so the show is flowing differently. This one though, just brilliant. (And the second I saw "triangle offense" I knew his inspiration was going to be something like total football.) About the pillow fight: season one, Ted asks "pillow fight or movie", and they choose movie (the movie winds up being The Iron Giant). He then says something to the effect that once they choose pillow fight they won't choose movie again. They finally chose pillow fight. Little detail: I loved the two waitresses sitting and laughing while watching the pillow fight. Overall, great episode. It was kind of like five (edited) versions of Beards Night Out (since we didn't get Beard's story this time, otherwise it would have been six) with everyone ending up at the same place.
Roy & Jamie are on the quintessential DON QUIXOTE journey, with a beautiful little ode to BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID. This whole show was just lovely on every level. Utterly charmed by Rebecca’s Dutch tryst. And Colin & Trent’s night “out” - so good. Everyone’s chemistry on this show is next-level. 👏 👏 👏
To see Jamie now and compare him to what he was. What a character arc! I do love how he foils Roy but turning what should have been a “punishment” into something positive, sightseeing a place he clearly loves. And teaching Roy to ride the bike! Any parent who has taught their child to ride a bike will tell you, it is requires A LOT of patience. He is super patient and encouraging throughout. I’ve noticed this about Jamie this season - he is trying hard to motivate his teammates and encourage them. He is becoming a leader for the club.
23:08 That guy in the picture with the “3” cap was Chance the Rapper. Musical artist from Chicago, philanthropist TO Chicago, and one of those celebs who did great guesting on SNL
One thing about the pillow fight. In Liverpool, Ted gives them two choices, either movie or pillow fight. They choose movie, but Ted says you choose pillow fight once and we'll never watch a movie again.
So basically; Green matchbook - Sam Shite in nining armour - John Wingsnight Upside down, drenched, but safe - The Dutch boat guy we checked in with all of them. and we also learned that she can't biolagically have a child. so where do we go from here?
It’s incredible how many people seem to be misinterpreting the “Did we….?” scene. Dutch Pilot (which I am calling him until we learn his name) answers no to her question knowing she meant “Did we have sex?” but says yes to himself because the question he is asking himself is “Did we fall in love?” Also, I didn’t think it was possible to hate Jamie’s dad more than I already did, but Jamie’s story about how he lost his virginity made me want to see his dad get punched again. The fact that he can’t remember the experience says that it WAS traumatizing, no matter how flippant Jamie is about it.
Don’t worry about Higgins he knows exactly where he’s going. Really fun episode 😊 officially the longest ted lasso episode ever 😊 famously the Dutch national team won the World Cup playing total football.
Raindrops keep falling on my head is a song from the 70’s played during Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid movie when the female character learns how to ride a bicycle.
Not every word in another language have direct translations to English. He explained it very very because he told her the kind of situations you use the word.
Your right, I understand. But he used that word a LOT before she asked what it meant, that seemed excessive, I thought it'd have a more significant meaning
@@AdamfromFWCI I think the meaning of the word being like cozy and comfortable was pretty significant to Rebecca as that seems to be what was missing in her last relationship. That guy was the absolute opposite of Rupert. I did find it a bit weird at first, though he turned out to be a good guy. Maybe if the daughter was there too I would've felt less uncomfortable about it, they still could've flirted after she went to bed.
Funny when Ted sniffs the Arthur Bryant BBQ sauce, when Jason doesn’t have a sense of smell. Also the God voice was Hannah, but credited as God as Herself. Boat Man is like a Dutch version of Ted, that was what I was thinking the whole episode. Also it was very rom-com the whole Rebecca and Boat Man. The whole episode is a love letter to Amsterdam, the birthplace of the idea of early Ted Lasso and the friendships with Brendan Hunt and Jason Sudeikis. Struck by lightning is a callback to something Roy said to her in Season2. Rebecca and Sam broke up. Sam has a budding romance with his head chef at the restaurant. Roy learning to ride a bike and being taught by Jamie was so cute! Also it might be a homage to Sarah Niles (Dr Sharon) who doesn’t really know how to ride a bike even though her character does. Watch the FYC Ted Lasso to see the behind the scenes on filming her bike scenes. 💜💜💜
Just had to add that the museum artist was Van Gough! (as someone who has learned both to love art everywhere I can find it, and also loved "Starry Starry Night" as a kid). And of course Sunflowers (Kansas state flower) is the name of the episode. ;-)
Agree with your analysis - It did kinda feel like they were treading water a bit, but this puts everything back in line. Collin and Trent... That scene just hit me in the heart, and I loved it. I also really agree that Rebecca's night on the boat just kinda screamed danger to me more than anything, but I'm glad it worked out. And Ted getting his groove back with the help of his own 'brings me back home' barbecue sauce was really great! I love following your views on the series (and other things). Thank you for bringing it to us!
The psychic said something about thunder and lightning. If not for the word "thunder" then I would definitely think lightning was a call back to when Roy told Rebecca she should feel like she was struck by lightning.
Total football and passing in triangles are really effective tactics when coached and executed correctly. Pep Guardiola's Barcelona team famously was very successful using it, but they did have some of the greatest players of all time in that side to begin with.
Just an FYI: Arthur Bryant's is a barbacue restaurant in the inner city of Kansas City, Missouri and is somewhat famous. It is not a chain - just the one location. Their burnt ends are probably the best in all of KC which is saying a lot. It's nestled into that part of the city surrounded by blues clubs. I've only been there once, many years ago, but it was definitely great barbecue.
The pillow fight was a throwback to something we here Ted say and it's implied he seggests it on every away game - he asks them to choose between movie night or pillow fight and exclaims "pick pillow fight once and we'll never see a movie again".
@Richard Wielgosz tbh they zoomed in pretty hard on the shoes, they didn't really acknowledge the mug (from a film making perspective). I think to those who were paying closer attention to leopard print, that tight zoom on the shoes was way more obvious than the mug.
They dropped the clue season 2 when Trent mentions a partner (not a wife/girlfriend) when we already know he has a daughter. At least that's when I suspected. So glad to see the payoff.
Two more things: the bit about Canada in the song made me laugh out loud. I am Canadian and I don’t think we have saved the west, but Canada did liberate the Netherlands in WWII, so maybe that is what they are referring to? The bit about everyone being Australian made me laugh, too - there are lots of Australians in Canada working in restaurants and what not. I suspect working abroad is something Australians do for their gap year, which is a pretty good idea!
The Bob Marley song at the end has been adopted as the clubsong for Ajax FC. Amsterdam s hometeam. th-cam.com/video/nnnvUnxDpkc/w-d-xo.html Excellent work with the music overall, it isn't Amsterdam without some Hazes (singer of the song Rebecca and her beau sing together). It must have helped that the British were involved, because the American track record on depicting the Dutch is cringe as all fook. (that epsode of friends was just embarrasing for all parties involved). Also, Seth Meyers has spoken about his time in Amsterdam, and the fact there were quite a few US comedians there in the early 90s, perhaps some of those ended up writing on the show. Or they finally just did their effin research. Beard's pronounciation is impressive btw, nice "G' coach!
I think the point with the psychic is that Rebecca is obsessed despite not believing. She is searching for the shit she said in everything, and since it was all generic, eventually she will find it, so it is a self-fulfilling prophecy. A lot of things she said can mean a lot of things, the green matchbook, the shite in nining armor, etc. And they are using it for a lot of misdirects. The dutch guy was probably to have her feeling that spark again, and knowing what she wants for the future. Still, I won’t be mad if he comes back, I dont really care for who she ends up with much, as long as it isn’t Sam, that’s too weird to me.
Agreed! I love both Rebecca and Sam, but not together. They have good chemistry but the owner/player dynamic feels weird - and that kiss with the Dutch guy was HOT.
@@joeypotter6051 that and the fact that he was 19 in s1, so who knows how old he was when they met and also, they would never work realistically, Sam might be a bit mature for his age, but they also show how he is just a kid living his best life right now, while Rebecca needs someone to share her life in a way that she never got with Rupert. Someone ready to settle and if she wants, have a family. They are just not in the same phase in their lives.
Remember back when Roy told Rebecca that she deserved to find someone who makes her “feel like she’s been struck by lightning.” The psychic’s “lightening” prediction .. I think was the Dutchman. Also .. the matchbook and “Shite in Nining Armour” were only references to her recent relationships. Anyway .. that’s my take on it. If you go back and rewatch them all, you’ll notice so many things that you may have missed. It’s Easter Eggs galore. ❤
Yes it is lol, these videos have done great views even after the series ended, and I think thats one reason why, there is so much foreshadowing. Amazing show, I miss these characters so much Just give me a Jamie/Roy road trip movie lol
I feel that this episode was about everyone getting a glimpse of what they need in life. It's just a single day/night on their holiday, but now that they know, they can pursue it in real life. -) Rebecca needs to let loose, allow herself to fall for someone (if you pardon the pun). -) Ted needs a purpose, an impact on the team so he sees that he is there for a reason (and not skipping on his boy's childhood for idle fancy). -) Roy needs a strong bond that survives all the ups and downs and needs to fight for it (it's like riding a bike, y'know). -) Jamie needs to be the happy good lad his mum always wanted him to be. (Side note: At the bridge, he is mimicing his dads movements and speech patterns right before the punch in "Man City") -) Colin needs to get that burden of a secret off his chest and come out to the whole team. -) The team needs a way to deal with their differences and issues in a manner that doesn't draw others down. Fight each other, but with soft weapons. -) Higgins needs to come out of his shell and realize how amazing he can be. Find confidence in his base (or at least bass). This episode was so warm, because everyone got what they needed. But none of it really lasted. Now they need to get what they need on a more permanent level.
I was going to subscribe after a few minutes of your reaction, but as a Chicagoan, when you recognized the Bulls-Lakers '92 Finals game & Michael's famous switching hands lay up, I would've had no choice but to sub, lol!
@@Weinzierl1973 Haha, understandable!! When the Bulls management ridiculously broke up the team after championship #6, I followed Phil Jackson, Ron Harper etc to the Lakers, became a huge Kobe fan along with a lot of the other guys there, so I don't have anything against the Lakers. I won't lie though, I don't care about LeBron whatsoever, lol.
Another reactor I watch pointed out in the episode before this one that Trent Crim was drinking out of a rainbow mug. This is probably my favourite episode of the series so far. By the way, what does FWCI stand for? Never thought to ask!
this episode was great it really felt like a good amount of progression that was needed like you said that last few did really feel like it was in kind of like a limbo nothing much was going on but we finally back
I think the idea is that it is heightened because it is 'away', and is trying to encapsulate that feeling of being in a new place, all the norms go out of the window, new experiences and mind altering thoughts! It reflects those moments where life seems to be in technicolor, bigger than our regular life. I also think that some of the 'weird' that you were getting is actually 'dutch' 😆they do have a different way of seeing the world, their culture is also much safer and well ordered, so the love interest guy is a bit more of a likely person to meet.
It's so fun and crazy, but I live near the windmill Roy and Jamie go to (I biked passed it every day). As well as the other locations in Amsterdam I've seen lots, of course. Because the windmill is close to the city just bike south along the river Amstel and you'll see it.
this is a great episode, I laughed , welled me up, then felt such warmth in the end. I hope Rebecca will end up with Mr. Amsterdam. then EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT!
I liked this episode. Finally ended feeling hopeful again. It was less of a filler episode than the holiday and Beard ones because in this one almost all the characters had some sort of growth or realization. The only characters I can think of who didn't were Beard, Higgins and Will. The team's growth was in their bonding and feeling upbeat again.
Will had a threesome and Higgins was able to play on stage instead of in his living room. Seems like both might have realized something about themselves and their lives. It was certainly a step to a new level for both.
Ted sent Rebecca 15 texts. So someone cared. That's Arthur Bryant bbq which is from Kansas. Also sunflowers is the state flower of Kansas. So far Rebecca has 3 things come truish Sam and green book John and "nine in shining armor" Hot dutch guy " upside down french...safe" There still the family, mother and lightning. Roy/Jamie forever Trent/Colin = older gay man mentoring a younger gay man. Beautiful. Rebecca telling Roy that he's an asshole for leaving Keeley. Yes triangle offense by the Dutch is famous and they were super successful with it. I think lots of things got resolved so now we move on to the last of the story. It's only 3 seasons so this is the end of *this* story as Jason Sudeikis has said. Onward.
Dude, I don’t understand how you could possibly call anything in season 3 a filler episode. That makes absolutely no sense. Beard after hours and the holiday special are filler. It’s not a bad thing, but they are. Every single episode progresses everybody’s story, with the exception of Nate, and only Nate, because he’s no longer with the team. Love these reactions, usually agree with ya, but had to point out the one bad take I heard
I agree, they've been kinda meandering this season... but I guess we just hafta trust the writers as they've yet to let us down in the 1st 2 :) P.S.-- I love how Trent is almost totally acclimated into the team rn ❤ P.S.S.-- Rebecca looks sooo pretty in that sundress 😍😍😍
If you really wanna know what "gezellig" means you should watch: "Why the Dutch do something no Spaniard dares to do - BBC REEL" cuz this explanation is kinda weird/misleading tbh, haha.
I think the Rebecca storyline could have worked, but I agree the falling of the bridge was dumb, and the man himself felt stale and boring, I just don’t think he was a great actor and I felt the moment between him a Rebecca (which could have been genuine if done right was forced). The team disagreement was dumb (I get the idea was to show the team isn’t as unified as they should be but it was a bit rushed), the pillow fight was a good way to end it tho since it’s a call back to teds suggestion for the team in ep 7 of season 1, however the show kind of just rushed all of the teams scenes in this episode, and they could have led to the pillow fight better. Liked the Collin and Trent moment, Like Roy and Jamie moment I can see why this episode was important but it was a bit jarring. I felt it had similar vibes to the coach beard episode last season, however this episode was a bit better cause it was more story focused. However I personally liked episodes 3 and 4 better than this episode. I think episode 5 was bad and this episode was jarring but happy Ted had his realization regarding the triangles and hope we will See the team improve now. Don’t love beard telling red it was a full batch. Maybe Ted had a OA Leno effect, however what I would like to belive is that Ted as someone who has never tripped before just had a lower tolerance then beard so Ted felt the full effects of a weaker batch when beard did not
I'm baffled by the reaction to this episode. Outside of the excellent Jamie Tartt development again and the little surprise of Ted's knowledge at the end I understood it was absolute dogshit. Really only a couple of compelling characters left.
Finally they focused on the players!! I'm sorry I just can't stand Keeley or now her stupid lesbian affair - I hope she flies away for good het stupid storylines are a waste.
Jamie and Roy going from rival to finding a family in each other is one of the best story developments Ted Lasso has done. Bravo.
From season 1. May change your mind on the pillow fight.
Ted: All right, fellas, we got team meal in an hour. After that, it's either gonna be movie night or a pillow fight. What's it gonna be this time around?
All: Movie night.
Ted: All right. But I tell you what, y'all say "pillow fight" one time, and we'll never watch another movie together again.
Nice catch!
Came here to say the same thing. Such an awesome call back.
Ahhh yeah that went over my head. Good memory
Everything in this show relates to something that happened before. The writing is amazing in that regard. The pillow fight is only one example of things that repeat from the first season. Roy talking about his grandad's death, the boat guy having dealt with a cheating partner, Higgins love for jazz, etc., etc. there is always a connection to a song a barbeque sauce. Even when Keely took Rebeca's advice and hired a friend. Of course it didn't work out because like Nate, she wanted to be the boss.
Ahhhh yes of course!!!
Ted thought he needed to “try something new” but really he needed to feel at home again 😭
Great insight!
Until we see the finale, this is my favorite of the season. And the whole struck by lightning thing I realized goes back to season 2. On the double date with Keely and Roy, he tells Rebecca to never settle for fine and that she should find someone who makes her feel like she's been struck by lightning. I caught that on a quick rewatch the other day.
And the guy in question popped up again in a recent episode, making a nice reminder.
Jamie teaching Roy how to ride a bike might be the funniest thing I've ever seen
The cutest bro episode ever.
Jamie teaching Roy almost made me cry because he was so patient and encouraging and caring. You know for a fact that Jamie didn't get that treatment from his dad when he was learning to ride.
The talk Colin and Trent had was one of the most brilliant pieces of television I have ever seen.
And I would pay some good money to see the outtakes of all the Jamie & Roy scenes.
And maybe the last handful of episodes felt off because the characters felt off. And this episode was all about them settling into comfort again.
I think this episode just barely beat the Christmas episode as my favourite of the show.
This episode was incredible! One of the best in any season. Roy learning to bike, Ted finally becoming a real coach, the pillow fight Ted hinted at in the 1st season, Rebecca realizing she can find happiness and love, Higgins rocking out, Trent and Colins talk, Wills threesome, and Piggy Stardust...it just had everything.
Higgins and Will in the jazz club felt like a passing of the torch from one generation to another.
I think this might be my new favorite episode. It just made me smile the whole way through.
Last episode was when everyone hit rock bottom. This episode is the transitional episode where they all set themselves up to get themselves back on the way up - for the 2nd half of the season. I love it.
i was think the same thing too when i was watching it! by the time i finished it i definitely knew it was my favorite
I'm a jazz fan, and I always said if I ever traveled to Amsterdam, I would want to pay tribute to where Chet Baker died, and as soon as I saw Higgins so excited to visit the Red Light District I knew exactly what he was doing lol.
This episode was such a breath of fresh air for me! There were moments in the first five episodes that I enjoyed, but none of them really resonated start to finish. This one did, though, and I hope it's a harbinger of a stellar rest of the season. A few things:
- The Rebecca-Dutch guy thing was meant to be a romcom sort of plotline. IRL would it be the best idea for Rebecca to be doing what she did? Maybe not. But that sort of thing is exactly what would happen in a romcom, and Rebecca needed a respite to let loose, so it worked for me.
- The pillow fight was a callback to 1x07, where Ted gives the team the choice between movie night or pillow fight and they choose movie night. So here, they did the other option. ETA: Just saw that other people mentioned this. Oops.
- The Roy-Jamie stuff was definitely a highlight, and I hope the dynamic (Roy in particular) doesn't revert just because they're back in Richmond.
- Just when you think Jamie's dad can't get any worse, THAT bomb is dropped. As bad as we knew he was, I can't say I ever expected to learn that he forced his 14-year-old son to lose his virginity to a prostitute (which, btw, the age of consent in the Netherlands is 16, so ... double yikes), something that traumatized Jamie so badly that not only has he blacked out the memory of the act itself, but he thinks Roy is referring to the *prostitute* being traumatized. This is not the last we've heard of Jamie's dad (or his mom!), I'd bet.
Jamie had mentioned he had been to Amsterdam twice. The 2nd time was with his mom and they toured all the museums and historical stuff. It explains why he remembers so much about the city.
@@wisey105 I’m aware, I watched the episode as well.
Great summary! I’ve also added about the bicycle reference in a new post. You might want to check it out. Also, Jamie keeps referring to movies as they go through Amsterdam.
@@franciet99 and I assume you know about Brett Goldstein's podcast?
This feels like a sequel to Beard After Dark, with a lot of characters experiencing their own fever dreams. I think it’s my favorite of the season ❤
I think the reason it seems like there is more filler is because the episodes are longer. Up to the end of season two the episodes were 35 or so minutes, the last few expanded to around 50. This season they have all been in the 50 or so range. The jokes aren't packed as tight and there are more dramatic moments, so the show is flowing differently. This one though, just brilliant. (And the second I saw "triangle offense" I knew his inspiration was going to be something like total football.)
About the pillow fight: season one, Ted asks "pillow fight or movie", and they choose movie (the movie winds up being The Iron Giant). He then says something to the effect that once they choose pillow fight they won't choose movie again. They finally chose pillow fight. Little detail: I loved the two waitresses sitting and laughing while watching the pillow fight.
Overall, great episode. It was kind of like five (edited) versions of Beards Night Out (since we didn't get Beard's story this time, otherwise it would have been six) with everyone ending up at the same place.
Jaime's face when Roy says that he thinks Keeley has a girlfriend is a brilliant piece of acting.
Roy & Jamie are on the quintessential DON QUIXOTE journey, with a beautiful little ode to BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID. This whole show was just lovely on every level. Utterly charmed by Rebecca’s Dutch tryst. And Colin & Trent’s night “out” - so good. Everyone’s chemistry on this show is next-level. 👏 👏 👏
I was on the fence about the Dutch guy at first but he slowly won me over. And now I am mad that they didn't exchange names or numbers!
Oh wow! Someone else got the BC&SK reference. 2 guys in love with the same woman and a bicycle.
@@franciet99 thank you!!
@@franciet99 They also mentioned both Paul Newman and Robert Redford in two different scenes this season already.
@@mathiaswalker350 I didn’t notice that. Thanks!
Mercy Buckets is a slang Americanism for merci beaucoup
To see Jamie now and compare him to what he was. What a character arc! I do love how he foils Roy but turning what should have been a “punishment” into something positive, sightseeing a place he clearly loves. And teaching Roy to ride the bike! Any parent who has taught their child to ride a bike will tell you, it is requires A LOT of patience. He is super patient and encouraging throughout. I’ve noticed this about Jamie this season - he is trying hard to motivate his teammates and encourage them. He is becoming a leader for the club.
This is a future Emmy winning episode, for sure.
23:08 That guy in the picture with the “3” cap was Chance the Rapper. Musical artist from Chicago, philanthropist TO Chicago, and one of those celebs who did great guesting on SNL
jamie's headboard was also a leopard print
My friend Ricky is always watching after me when I'm drunk. Ive even ruined his shoes. But fella didn't even flinch. That sweet, sweet soul.❤❤❤
Its been a while since i recorded this reaction, but I'm guessing this is in response to the Richie/Jumper story lol
One thing about the pillow fight. In Liverpool, Ted gives them two choices, either movie or pillow fight. They choose movie, but Ted says you choose pillow fight once and we'll never watch a movie again.
So basically;
Green matchbook - Sam
Shite in nining armour - John Wingsnight
Upside down, drenched, but safe - The Dutch boat guy
we checked in with all of them. and we also learned that she can't biolagically have a child. so where do we go from here?
Ahhh so it was telling her journey that will culminate in Rebecca being a mother. Got it lol
It’s incredible how many people seem to be misinterpreting the “Did we….?” scene. Dutch Pilot (which I am calling him until we learn his name) answers no to her question knowing she meant “Did we have sex?” but says yes to himself because the question he is asking himself is “Did we fall in love?”
Also, I didn’t think it was possible to hate Jamie’s dad more than I already did, but Jamie’s story about how he lost his virginity made me want to see his dad get punched again. The fact that he can’t remember the experience says that it WAS traumatizing, no matter how flippant Jamie is about it.
Absolutely he/ had just fallen in love - that was the "yes", 100% my viewing of it
I thought about David and Alexis learning to ride a bike too! Loved Colin's speech to Trent..definitely teared up on that one.
THIS is THE 'TURN' episode for this season. No one came out going in the same direction. It's gonna be alright!
I wasn't sure about this episode at the start but it grew on me, the Jamie and Roy content was perfection.
Don’t worry about Higgins he knows exactly where he’s going. Really fun episode 😊 officially the longest ted lasso episode ever 😊 famously the Dutch national team won the World Cup playing total football.
The Netherlands never won the World Cup, but they did reach the finals twice in the seventies with total football
Best episode of the season so far. Ticked all boxes... even those we couldn't figure. And the "Let's get lost" thing specially got me.
Raindrops keep falling on my head is a song from the 70’s played during Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid movie when the female character learns how to ride a bicycle.
Not every word in another language have direct translations to English. He explained it very very because he told her the kind of situations you use the word.
Your right, I understand. But he used that word a LOT before she asked what it meant, that seemed excessive, I thought it'd have a more significant meaning
@@AdamfromFWCI I think the meaning of the word being like cozy and comfortable was pretty significant to Rebecca as that seems to be what was missing in her last relationship. That guy was the absolute opposite of Rupert. I did find it a bit weird at first, though he turned out to be a good guy. Maybe if the daughter was there too I would've felt less uncomfortable about it, they still could've flirted after she went to bed.
This episode was fantastic. So many great moments and what not to love about Jaimie & Roy XD
Funny when Ted sniffs the Arthur Bryant BBQ sauce, when Jason doesn’t have a sense of smell. Also the God voice was Hannah, but credited as God as Herself.
Boat Man is like a Dutch version of Ted, that was what I was thinking the whole episode. Also it was very rom-com the whole Rebecca and Boat Man.
The whole episode is a love letter to Amsterdam, the birthplace of the idea of early Ted Lasso and the friendships with Brendan Hunt and Jason Sudeikis.
Struck by lightning is a callback to something Roy said to her in Season2.
Rebecca and Sam broke up. Sam has a budding romance with his head chef at the restaurant.
Roy learning to ride a bike and being taught by Jamie was so cute! Also it might be a homage to Sarah Niles (Dr Sharon) who doesn’t really know how to ride a bike even though her character does. Watch the FYC Ted Lasso to see the behind the scenes on filming her bike scenes.
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Fun fact: Johan Cruyff brought the total football triangle offense to Barcelona, and from that, Barcelona's Tiki-Taka offensive style was born😏
this is my favourite episode so far
Just had to add that the museum artist was Van Gough! (as someone who has learned both to love art everywhere I can find it, and also loved "Starry Starry Night" as a kid). And of course Sunflowers (Kansas state flower) is the name of the episode. ;-)
Agree with your analysis - It did kinda feel like they were treading water a bit, but this puts everything back in line.
Collin and Trent... That scene just hit me in the heart, and I loved it.
I also really agree that Rebecca's night on the boat just kinda screamed danger to me more than anything, but I'm glad it worked out.
And Ted getting his groove back with the help of his own 'brings me back home' barbecue sauce was really great!
I love following your views on the series (and other things). Thank you for bringing it to us!
Love these reactions and the speed at which you put them out. Brava!
The psychic said something about thunder and lightning. If not for the word "thunder" then I would definitely think lightning was a call back to when Roy told Rebecca she should feel like she was struck by lightning.
That pillow fight was FABULOUS!!! As was Isaac's Shakespearean soliloquy beforehand!
Total football and passing in triangles are really effective tactics when coached and executed correctly. Pep Guardiola's Barcelona team famously was very successful using it, but they did have some of the greatest players of all time in that side to begin with.
I thiiiink the Aussie thing might be a joke about Outback Steakhouse being American
Just an FYI: Arthur Bryant's is a barbacue restaurant in the inner city of Kansas City, Missouri and is somewhat famous. It is not a chain - just the one location. Their burnt ends are probably the best in all of KC which is saying a lot. It's nestled into that part of the city surrounded by blues clubs. I've only been there once, many years ago, but it was definitely great barbecue.
The pillow fight was a throwback to something we here Ted say and it's implied he seggests it on every away game - he asks them to choose between movie night or pillow fight and exclaims "pick pillow fight once and we'll never see a movie again".
This might become my favorite episode of the whole show so far.
Dudes. Trent was drinking out of a rainbow mug in the last episode. They dropped the clue last week.
It was a clue, correct. But I thought maybe it was subtle support for Colin at the time
@@AdamfromFWCI Probably a bigger clue than shoes. ;-)
@Richard Wielgosz tbh they zoomed in pretty hard on the shoes, they didn't really acknowledge the mug (from a film making perspective).
I think to those who were paying closer attention to leopard print, that tight zoom on the shoes was way more obvious than the mug.
@@AdamfromFWCI aha! The bait and switch!!
They dropped the clue season 2 when Trent mentions a partner (not a wife/girlfriend) when we already know he has a daughter. At least that's when I suspected. So glad to see the payoff.
Two more things: the bit about Canada in the song made me laugh out loud. I am Canadian and I don’t think we have saved the west, but Canada did liberate the Netherlands in WWII, so maybe that is what they are referring to? The bit about everyone being Australian made me laugh, too - there are lots of Australians in Canada working in restaurants and what not. I suspect working abroad is something Australians do for their gap year, which is a pretty good idea!
Scheldt Estuary
@@wozzablog thank you for the reference! I did not know this fascinating piece of Canadian history. I learned something new!
I haven’t laughed as much as the bike scene had me laughing, in a very long time
We needed a feel-good episode and this hit so well. Fave episode of the season so far 💖
The Bob Marley song at the end has been adopted as the clubsong for Ajax FC. Amsterdam s hometeam. th-cam.com/video/nnnvUnxDpkc/w-d-xo.html
Excellent work with the music overall, it isn't Amsterdam without some Hazes (singer of the song Rebecca and her beau sing together). It must have helped that the British were involved, because the American track record on depicting the Dutch is cringe as all fook. (that epsode of friends was just embarrasing for all parties involved). Also, Seth Meyers has spoken about his time in Amsterdam, and the fact there were quite a few US comedians there in the early 90s, perhaps some of those ended up writing on the show. Or they finally just did their effin research. Beard's pronounciation is impressive btw, nice "G' coach!
This is my favorite episode
I think the point with the psychic is that Rebecca is obsessed despite not believing. She is searching for the shit she said in everything, and since it was all generic, eventually she will find it, so it is a self-fulfilling prophecy. A lot of things she said can mean a lot of things, the green matchbook, the shite in nining armor, etc. And they are using it for a lot of misdirects. The dutch guy was probably to have her feeling that spark again, and knowing what she wants for the future. Still, I won’t be mad if he comes back, I dont really care for who she ends up with much, as long as it isn’t Sam, that’s too weird to me.
Agreed! I love both Rebecca and Sam, but not together. They have good chemistry but the owner/player dynamic feels weird - and that kiss with the Dutch guy was HOT.
@@joeypotter6051 that and the fact that he was 19 in s1, so who knows how old he was when they met and also, they would never work realistically, Sam might be a bit mature for his age, but they also show how he is just a kid living his best life right now, while Rebecca needs someone to share her life in a way that she never got with Rupert. Someone ready to settle and if she wants, have a family. They are just not in the same phase in their lives.
Got to appreciate a lil Dewey Cox reference... Love that film.
Not Da Vinci, that's Van Gogh.
great reaction mate. good episode aswell
Remember back when Roy told Rebecca that she deserved to find someone who makes her “feel like she’s been struck by lightning.” The psychic’s “lightening” prediction .. I think was the Dutchman. Also .. the matchbook and “Shite in Nining Armour” were only references to her recent relationships.
Anyway .. that’s my take on it.
If you go back and rewatch them all, you’ll notice so many things that you may have missed. It’s Easter Eggs galore. ❤
Yes it is lol, these videos have done great views even after the series ended, and I think thats one reason why, there is so much foreshadowing.
Amazing show, I miss these characters so much
Just give me a Jamie/Roy road trip movie lol
@@AdamfromFWCI Ohhh, that would be fantastic.
The First Aid Kit was a GREEN BOX!
I feel that this episode was about everyone getting a glimpse of what they need in life. It's just a single day/night on their holiday, but now that they know, they can pursue it in real life.
-) Rebecca needs to let loose, allow herself to fall for someone (if you pardon the pun).
-) Ted needs a purpose, an impact on the team so he sees that he is there for a reason (and not skipping on his boy's childhood for idle fancy).
-) Roy needs a strong bond that survives all the ups and downs and needs to fight for it (it's like riding a bike, y'know).
-) Jamie needs to be the happy good lad his mum always wanted him to be. (Side note: At the bridge, he is mimicing his dads movements and speech patterns right before the punch in "Man City")
-) Colin needs to get that burden of a secret off his chest and come out to the whole team.
-) The team needs a way to deal with their differences and issues in a manner that doesn't draw others down. Fight each other, but with soft weapons.
-) Higgins needs to come out of his shell and realize how amazing he can be. Find confidence in his base (or at least bass).
This episode was so warm, because everyone got what they needed. But none of it really lasted. Now they need to get what they need on a more permanent level.
I was going to subscribe after a few minutes of your reaction, but as a Chicagoan, when you recognized the Bulls-Lakers '92 Finals game & Michael's famous switching hands lay up, I would've had no choice but to sub, lol!
As a Lakers fan at that time, I felt the opposite!!! :)
@@Weinzierl1973 Haha, understandable!! When the Bulls management ridiculously broke up the team after championship #6, I followed Phil Jackson, Ron Harper etc to the Lakers, became a huge Kobe fan along with a lot of the other guys there, so I don't have anything against the Lakers. I won't lie though, I don't care about LeBron whatsoever, lol.
“You gossipy bitches” 😂😂😂😂
Another reactor I watch pointed out in the episode before this one that Trent Crim was drinking out of a rainbow mug. This is probably my favourite episode of the series so far. By the way, what does FWCI stand for? Never thought to ask!
I appreciate the curiosity lol.
It stands for Friends With Common Interests
This and rainbow are some of the best ted lasso episodes
this episode was great it really felt like a good amount of progression that was needed like you said that last few did really feel like it was in kind of like a limbo nothing much was going on but we finally back
I think the idea is that it is heightened because it is 'away', and is trying to encapsulate that feeling of being in a new place, all the norms go out of the window, new experiences and mind altering thoughts! It reflects those moments where life seems to be in technicolor, bigger than our regular life. I also think that some of the 'weird' that you were getting is actually 'dutch' 😆they do have a different way of seeing the world, their culture is also much safer and well ordered, so the love interest guy is a bit more of a likely person to meet.
It's so fun and crazy, but I live near the windmill Roy and Jamie go to (I biked passed it every day). As well as the other locations in Amsterdam I've seen lots, of course. Because the windmill is close to the city just bike south along the river Amstel and you'll see it.
I'm sorry for everything I said about your wonderful country lol
@@AdamfromFWCI Haha it made me laugh XD
Arthur Bryant's: some of the best damn barbecue in Kansas City, baby!
Of course, there is a lot of great cue in KC...
this is a great episode, I laughed , welled me up, then felt such warmth in the end. I hope Rebecca will end up with Mr. Amsterdam. then EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT!
the restaurant scene was lifted from Pulp Fiction.
This episode is probably the best one of the series.. yet!
Definitely the best episode of the season so far
Cheesy is the intention. Keep in mind how big a fan of RomCom the entire writing room is.
Polish people don't say Prost, they say Na Zdrowie!
I liked this episode. Finally ended feeling hopeful again. It was less of a filler episode than the holiday and Beard ones because in this one almost all the characters had some sort of growth or realization. The only characters I can think of who didn't were Beard, Higgins and Will. The team's growth was in their bonding and feeling upbeat again.
Will had a threesome and Higgins was able to play on stage instead of in his living room. Seems like both might have realized something about themselves and their lives. It was certainly a step to a new level for both.
Also, remember when Roy made us all scared about the bullying? Remember the kind of mug Trent was drinking from? Not really hiding it...
Are those 2 points related?
@@AdamfromFWCI I hope not.
2:30 I came to see the reaction, I’m staying for the Simpsons references
FWCI Etc.... we've made some changes lol
@@AdamfromFWCI these Super Bowl commercials are weird
Ted sent Rebecca 15 texts. So someone cared.
That's Arthur Bryant bbq which is from Kansas. Also sunflowers is the state flower of Kansas.
So far Rebecca has 3 things come truish
Sam and green book
John and "nine in shining armor"
Hot dutch guy " upside down french...safe"
There still the family, mother and lightning.
Roy/Jamie forever
Trent/Colin = older gay man mentoring a younger gay man. Beautiful.
Rebecca telling Roy that he's an asshole for leaving Keeley.
Yes triangle offense by the Dutch is famous and they were super successful with it.
I think lots of things got resolved so now we move on to the last of the story. It's only 3 seasons so this is the end of *this* story as Jason Sudeikis has said.
Onward.
Dude, I don’t understand how you could possibly call anything in season 3 a filler episode. That makes absolutely no sense. Beard after hours and the holiday special are filler. It’s not a bad thing, but they are. Every single episode progresses everybody’s story, with the exception of Nate, and only Nate, because he’s no longer with the team. Love these reactions, usually agree with ya, but had to point out the one bad take I heard
I am the friend that takes care of you and protects you when your drunk or not your usual self shall we say
Itachi.... you are a quality human being lol
@@AdamfromFWCI thanks man I dont even think twice im just on it. And thank you man
I agree, they've been kinda meandering this season... but I guess we just hafta trust the writers as they've yet to let us down in the 1st 2 :)
P.S.-- I love how Trent is almost totally acclimated into the team rn ❤
P.S.S.-- Rebecca looks sooo pretty in that sundress 😍😍😍
If you really wanna know what "gezellig" means you should watch: "Why the Dutch do something no Spaniard dares to do - BBC REEL" cuz this explanation is kinda weird/misleading tbh, haha.
Look up some Johann Cruyff/Total Football videos
2:32 mmm… steamed clams 🍔
I thought you said "Steamed Hams"
If you want to describe LGBTQ+ people, 'Queer' covers a lot of bases!
Trent Crimm is the man, I’m gonna go on a limb and say it now. Hopefully he doesn’t turn on AFC this season
91 Finals bro
woops! 92 was Portland wasnt it?
Ted and Henry are here new family!
Dunno about that
I think the Rebecca storyline could have worked, but I agree the falling of the bridge was dumb, and the man himself felt stale and boring, I just don’t think he was a great actor and I felt the moment between him a Rebecca (which could have been genuine if done right was forced).
The team disagreement was dumb (I get the idea was to show the team isn’t as unified as they should be but it was a bit rushed), the pillow fight was a good way to end it tho since it’s a call back to teds suggestion for the team in ep 7 of season 1, however the show kind of just rushed all of the teams scenes in this episode, and they could have led to the pillow fight better.
Liked the Collin and Trent moment,
Like Roy and Jamie moment
I can see why this episode was important but it was a bit jarring. I felt it had similar vibes to the coach beard episode last season, however this episode was a bit better cause it was more story focused.
However I personally liked episodes 3 and 4 better than this episode.
I think episode 5 was bad and this episode was jarring but happy Ted had his realization regarding the triangles and hope we will
See the team improve now.
Don’t love beard telling red it was a full batch. Maybe Ted had a OA Leno effect, however what I would like to belive is that Ted as someone who has never tripped before just had a lower tolerance then beard so Ted felt the full effects of a weaker batch when beard did not
Finally someone else that isn;t blindly in love with this episode.
That dude with 3 hat is Chance the rapper Some American rapper
SOME AMERICAN RAPPER?!?!?
@@jamesliggins891 problem?
I'm baffled by the reaction to this episode. Outside of the excellent Jamie Tartt development again and the little surprise of Ted's knowledge at the end I understood it was absolute dogshit. Really only a couple of compelling characters left.
Finally they focused on the players!! I'm sorry I just can't stand Keeley or now her stupid lesbian affair - I hope she flies away for good het stupid storylines are a waste.