This little detail is why Ted Lasso works. It’s not a show about a football coach; it’s a show about people who have rich, weird, wonderful interiors. That includes a man whose idea of a good time is slashing grass in a green tunic.
Next time you watch an episode, keep your ears open. When you hear those familiar 8-bit sounds, smile and know that Brendan Hunt, the man behind the beard, is having a genuine, joyful moment. He’s playing for you, but really, he’s playing for himself.
It’s a small reminder that beneath every professional exterior, there’s someone who just wants to save the princess, cook a dubious meal, or go for a ride on Epona. And that, my friends, is something we can all get behind.
