Ted Lasso season 2 episode 2 ending explained: Jamie Tartts future revealed

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Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000

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TechRadar sits down with actor Phil Dunster to find out more about Ted Lasso season 2 episode 2s climactic ending.

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Spoilers follow for Ted Lasso season 2 episode 2 Lavender.

The second episode of Ted Lasso season 2 has landed on Apple TV Plus , and
its cliffhanger ending could lead to some tense moments for Ted (Jason Sudeikis) and AFC Richmonds squad moving forward.

Jamie Tartt, the egotistical but talented soccer player who spent time on
loan at Richmond last season, has returned to the club and, this time, hes back permanently.

Given that Ted has spent months building a harmonious dressing room atmosphere, Jamies shock return threatens to undo that good work. So how will Richmonds players, including Sam Obisanya (Toheeb Jimoh) react to Jamies signing? And what could Jamies return mean for Richmonds chances of promotion back to the Premier League?

Ahead of Ted Lasso season 2 episode 2s release, TechRadar sat down with Phil Dunster, who plays Jamie in the show, to find out just how divisive Jamies return could be. Interview: In Ted Lasso season 2, Jamie Tartt is on a
journey of self discovery Check out our spoiler free review of Ted Lasso's second season Or find out when each episode of Ted Lasso season 2 will be released The prodigal son returns (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

Jamie was conspicuously absent for much of season 2s opening episode but, as viewers will now know, there was a reason for this: Jamie had signed up to be a contestant on Lust Conquers All, a satirical take on reality TV dating
shows like Love Island.

Within the first 10 minutes of episode 2, though, Jamies entire world comes crashing down.

After hes voted off Lust Conquers All, Jamie learns that Manchester City the team he left to appear on the reality TV series dont want him back. A chat with his agent, too, reveals that there are no clubs that want to take a punt on him either. The reason? Youre seen as a liability, Jamies agent tells him.

Despondent and desperate, Jamie meets up with Ted to ask if he can return to Richmond in a permanent capacity. The duo engage in a heart-to-heart, but Ted turns Jamies request down.

That is, until Ted appears to change his mind as a result of conversations with Sam and Doctor Sharon Fieldstone (Sarah Niles), the club's newly appointed sports psychologist.

A photograph of Ted and Jamies meeting leaks online and, once he hears that Jamie may be coming back, Sam storms off. Ted follows him to reveal that
Jamie wont be returning.

Ted, though, reconsiders his stance when Sam inadvertently reminds him that Richmond havent won yet this season. A similar point is made by Sharon, who prompts Ted to change something as his team is on a run of eight straight draws.

Cue episode 2s climactic scene, with Jamie kitted out in Richmonds training gear arriving for first-team training, much to the displeasure of Sam and Richmonds other players.

For Dunster, Jamies sudden reappearance, and the potential impact itll have
on Richmonds squad, is a reflection of real-life soccer where players dont
get along with all of their teammates. Even so, given the positive
environment that Ted has fostered since Jamies departure, his return could spell danger for Richmonds team spirit.

Theres a lot of trepidation to Jamie coming back, Dunster tells TechRadar. In Sams case, you have this person who has been thriving because Jamie is no longer there, but now has to deal with him wanting to come back. And the team and Ted seem open to it [Jamies return], so Sam feels betrayed by that. Its a brilliant idea on our writers part as its what would actually happen at a football club. Winning back support (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

The muted reaction to Jamies return, though, is indicative of what Richmonds squad initially thinks of Teds decision and Jamie can sense it.

Manchester Citys sudden recall of Jamie from his loan spell last term, combined with him setting up the goal that relegated Richmond in the season 1 finale, means that Jamie has plenty of bridges to mend if he wants to regain his teammates trust.

He was Richmonds star player before Teds arrival. Now, though, Jamie finds himself as the outsider of the group for the first time in his career and
its a position that, while alien to Jamie, might be the catalyst for real change within him.

He understands that people are going to be upset with him, Dunster explains. Maybe he doesnt quite know how to deal with that yet, but their reactions
dont surprise him. Hes an underdog for the first time in his professional career and people arent sure if its going to work out. But, as we see throughout this episode and the rest of the series, he finds very Jamie-esque ways to try and win hearts and minds.

Judging by Jamies past attempts to do the right thing and win people over, viewers can expect more bumps in the road as Jamie looks to redeem himself. Under Teds guidance at his spiritual home of AFC Richmond, though, Jamie is
in the right place to improve personally and professionally. If he does, maybe, just maybe, Richmond can truly start to believe in that dream Premier League return.

The first two episodes of Ted Lasso season 2 are available to stream now on Apple TV Plus. Thinking of cancelling Apple TV Plus? Here's how they'll keep you watching



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