

Next, Keeley ( Juno Temple) wakes in bed with Jack ( Jodi Balfour). Ted grins, but you can tell this knowledge is devastating for him. We learn Jacob is whisking Michelle away to Paris for a few days. Potentially the red and blue magnets, too. I gasped when I first watched this scene. When Ted empties his pockets, he withdraws a green matchbook from Ola’s. Henry ( Gus Turner) is too preoccupied with non-grown-up stuff. Meanwhile, Ted ( Jason Sudeikis) sits with Michelle ( Andrea Anders) and Jacob ( Mike O’Gorman) in The Crown & Anchor. Jamie’s ( Phil Dunster) twist on Total Football is paying off in spades, lifting Richmond fans’ spirits. Rupert ( Anthony Head) looks pissed ( good). We open with the Greyhounds on a winning streak.

RELATED: Ted Lasso Recap: (S03E07) The Strings That Bind Us Ready to delve into “We’ll Never Have Paris”? Let’s get to it. Here’s hoping it doesn’t culminate in an uncomfortable situation for Colin. It appeared to be a flimsy plot point that led to Colin’s outing courtesy of Isaac. Isaac wouldn’t yank Colin’s phone out of his hands. Similarly, I felt the Isaac/Colin scene was forced. I understand the desire to introduce more Richmond players into the fold, but it feels too late in the game for that. I have a few gripes besides everyone seemingly acting out of character this go-round: I felt the locker room scene where the guys discuss the leaks is too long. None of that, “Well, if you don’t want that stuff out there, don’t take photos,” crap. It takes a firm stance in support of women who are the victims of leaks like Keeley is. This episode explores society’s sexualization of women, the topic of consent and the importance of privacy and bodily autonomy. There’s a central theme of insecurity woven throughout the respective plots that makes them feel more connected than before. While it’s a weaker entry than last week’s stellar outing, “We’ll Never Have Paris” boasts plenty of gorgeous character moments, intriguing parallels and a few storylines that’ll undoubtedly lead us to the endgame. You know, because Ted obsesses over Michelle going to Paris in this episode. Welcome back, Diamond Dogs! “We’ll Never Have Paris” is a fun nod to the line “We’ll always have Paris” in Casablanca. DISCLAIMER: This recap of Ted LassoSeason 3 Episode 8, “We’ll Never Have Paris,” contains spoilers.
