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When Rebecca finally confesses to Ted that she had been actively trying to sabatoge his coaching efforts, she expects him to be angry. He’d certainly have the right to be angry and hold a grudge. He’d have the right to be resentful, vengeful, and to expose her to the players and the media.
Instead, he forgives her. Without much thought or hesitation, he immediately responses with empathy and kindness. This forgiveness positively influences almost every other character on the show.
And yet, we rarely see this depicted on television. We rarely see this in real life. In a world where admitting fault is regarded as a weakness and a liability, forgiveness is scarce.
Players and staff ultimately admired Ted, not because he was an assertive or feared leader, but because he was a trusted leader. They trusted he cared more about them as people than as tools to used for wins and personal gain.
Media is a powerful instrument for influence. Seeing forgiveness portrayed this way was impactful and inspiring. I hope that more shows follow Ted Lasso’s lead and show us what the best of our humanity can look like |
