Ted Lasso Season 4 Episode 3 Review: Phoebe (and Roy) Saves The Day

There is something so absolutely beautiful about the way in which Ted Lasso Season 4 Episode 3, “Richmond’s Got Talent,” shows how important the Lady Greyhounds truly are for the people of Richmond. It particularly stands out how important they are to Mae.

During the previous seasons of the show, Mae was always an important character. Fans had come to love her for being blunt, no-filter, and honest. The kind of character that you can’t help but love and laugh with.

But the moment the shareholders’ meeting takes place on “Richmond’s Got Talent,” we begin to see how important the women’s team actually is for her. This is further confirmed when she tells Ted that she’s got season tickets for the games because it’s the most important thing that’s happened to her.

For someone who’s been rooting for Richmond for decades, it is great to finally see a team that represents her. Her tears of joy toward the end of the game are a small representation of how meaningful this team is and how important it is that Keeley has been pushing for them.

But Mae isn’t the only one who feels personally affected by the creation of this team; Phoebe does, too.

First and foremost, welcome back Phoebe! It still feels quite special to watch the relationship she and Roy share, and the way she can reach a side of him that no one else can.

Phoebe comes in the generational opposite of Mae. Watching a women’s team play in Richmond isn’t just important for the older women but also for the young ones who are growing up in a society that still tells them they are “less” than men.

She tells her uncle she will be watching Richmond’s game and argues with him when Roy claims “Richmond’s game” means the men. She is reclaiming that title and giving it to the women because that is indeed Richmond’s game.

It is quite significant that she mentions she’ll be seeing her with her football team as well. The Lady Greyhounds are already making a change without having even played their first game.

Another thing that Ted Lasso Season 4 Episode 3, “Richmond’s Got Talent,” continues to get right is the way in which women are treated in the professional field, no matter the industry.

The shareholders get up when the women’s team is mentioned and only sit back down because Rebecca makes them. The women’s game isn’t being shown on TV; they have to stream it. And as Keeley tells Roy, women don’t get friendlies because they either succeed or fail.

The kits not making it on time are just an example of how women face more and different challenges than the men do. Keeley knows that without those kits, the team won’t be taken seriously and they are at risk of losing everything.

That is also why she’s upset Rebecca and Higgins didn’t tell her about the report. It’s not because they left her exposed to the shareholders, but because they kept it a secret. If they had told her, they would have found a way to fight it together.

And that is her goal now. They can succeed if they do things the Richmond way.

And even though we know women can do hard things (they can do anything), it’s nice to see Roy doing his best to help Keeley. If you are still a Roy and Keeley shipper, stay in line because it seems things are getting better.

Roy does his best to be there for her and support her, but he seems to keep putting his foot in his mouth at every turn. The problem is that he can’t see things from Keeley’s perspective because he doesn’t understand the challenges women face.

Nevertheless, he does his best to save the day. Sending Phoebe to help with the kits is just a small way for him to show his love and support for Keeley.

Even though he can’t understand the extent of what’s happening, Roy is trying because he still cares about her. And there’s nothing more beautiful than watching a man who’s desperately in love.

Ted Lasso Season 4 has started on a high note, but there is one thing that feels a bit off. While it’s exciting to see Rebecca find a relationship the way she wanted to, this particular relationship does not feel good or thrilling.

It makes sense that Rebecca and her boyfriend keep missing each other because they lead completely different lives that don’t account for each other’s presence. The boyfriend is understanding, and that’s good, but it still doesn’t feel like a meaningful relationship.

At the end of the day, it seems the only connection these two characters have is of a sexual nature. Didn’t Rebecca want to find someone who loved her and allowed her to be herself? Shouldn’t this relationship go beyond their sex?

It would also be a disservice to Rebecca’s character growth (and Hannah Waddingham’s talent) to reduce her entire storyline for the season to her relationship with this man. Hopefully, the show will find its footing as it navigates this.

The bit with Dani Rojas’s sister is funny, but what stays with us after the episode is Alice Chilton and Gemma’s connection.

First, we have to highlight that Chilton has quickly found her way around Ted and Beard. This is particularly true when she tells him that if she has to look up his references, he should look up hers.

But by introducing Gemma, the show is giving us a look at Alice’s past. For a character who doesn’t really open up easily, Gemma is setting the tone for us to learn more about her.

However, we can tell that if Chilton is harsh on Gemma, it is because she sees the potential and the talent. It’ll be interesting to see how this relationship plays out the rest of the season.

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Ted Lasso airs Wednesdays at 3/2 am on Apple TV.

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