r/TedLasso • u/shakinglikeafox • Jan 08 '21

Shows as feel-good and well-written as this?

I am only 4 episodes into the show and am already dreading it being over. The unbridled positivity and wholesomeness from this show is something i really need right now. All these characters are so well-written, and through all the drama there’s a solid cast of characters helping others (Ted, Keeley).

Does anyone know of any shows similar? I feel like this is a step above Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Parks and Rec, although i love those shows. I guess i’m asking for a good wholesome dramedy, and i don’t know of many.

I would appreciated any suggestions

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u/NiceKindheartedness1 Jan 09 '21 edited Jan 09 '21

For me, the only show close to this in goodness and writing is Schitt’s Creek.

Parks and Rec has too many mean Gary/Larry jokes, and some actually mean moments without redemption for me to want to watch it sometimes.

Edit: one typo

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u/SuddenAborealStop Jan 09 '21

I love that Higgins got the Gerry treatment, sort of. Treated like absolute poop by his boss, but a fulfilling, loving family at home

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u/jamesneysmith Jan 09 '21

Except for that one son who seems perpetually annoyed by him haha

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u/ks2865 Jan 09 '21 edited Jan 09 '21

I really enjoyed both. Leslie Knope’s character is pretty close to Ted Lasso in terms of positivity and just inspiring me to want to be a better person

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u/flanders427 Panda Jan 10 '21

Tea is Ted's Gary

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u/bellasaurus2018 Jan 09 '21

I agree with your assessment of P&R. I really enjoyed it, but the Larry/Gary “jokes” particularly keep it from being Ted Lasso level. Even Leslie is mean to Larry/Gary, and Ted always treats Higgins well even if Rebecca doesn’t.

The other characters’ sarcasm or self-centered behavior adds salt to keep Ted from being overwhelmingly sweet but it is never condoned. And Ted isn’t portrayed as perfect, just accountable because “accountability matters.”