The best relationships in this series are platonic - Ted and Rebecca, Roy and Jamie, Isaac and Colin, Keeley and Rebecca. It's a series about friendship.
Not only that but it’s positioned to show Nate first who has changed the most from good to bad back to good, and then Trent who changed into part of the squad and then Roy who is just starting his change journey
He actually looked like he was *thisclose* to joining in with a few Diamond Dog barks/ruffs/growls/etc. but just couldn't do it .... YET... lol..... Give him enough time, he'll get there...
Come to think of it, I'm surprised Jamie Tartt isn't part of the Diamond Dogs. He grew a lot over the course of the show, gained a lot of empathy. He'd probably be a great Diamond Dog.
Love "Trenthouse Magazine," because Ted said it with so much love and acceptance for him. And the look on Beard's face when Roy asked to become a Diamond Dog. And the way Nate so much enjoys being back in the club by plopping himself up on the shelf.
Coach Beard looking up his OWN sleeve gets me every time! Even tie with Ted looking into the camera. Like how did they plant something on you that only you had control over?!😂😂😂
Nate’s change - he discovered that being the big dog with no pack was far worse that being a little dog with an accepting pack… he finally got what he desired… a group of pals whom he could finally discuss his relationship with Jade… he was lost and but now he’s home
My absolute favorite part about Nate's "redemption" is that it wasn't...Rupert didn't do anything to drive Nate away other than Rupert being exactly who he is. Nate was looking to him as a role model and potential father figure and Nate tried to emulate him in several ways until he realized that Rupert is simply the kind of person he wanted to be.
I loved that Trent became a DD. Trent is a character that I loved from the time he first sat down to interview Ted at the restaurant. He only kept growing as one of my favorites. He used to be a writer who was vicious just to make a name, but he wound up being a man who would compromise a source because he respected Ted so much. He didn’t sweat being let go, because he was hopeful and optimistic. He decide to shadow the team to do a book because he was so inspired by how earnest Ted was, Ted changed the team AND him to a point where by the end I felt silly for even considering that Trent was following Colin to out him. Trent just felt like a good person who fell in love with seeing the good in people instead of the worst.
You know what right this show came into my life at such the perfect time. As an alcoholic in recovery it’s such a valuable lesson to learn that whilst I will always be an alcoholic I can change. And just because i have made that decision to change doesn’t mean I can be perfect all the time. I mean in my 29 days of sobriety I have been far from perfect but it’s about learning to accept who you truly are and utilising those around you who you know truly care. This show and Diamond Dogs is perfection on another level and whilst it won’t be my salvation it has taught me so much and brought me immense comfort at a time where I had none. A masterpiece through and through
As a fellow in Revcovery---You hang in there! You're on a Path towards Better---but like any Path, it's going to have hills and low levels. Keep Moving Forward--no matter how slow, and you will Improve!!!
Get another day brother. The secret is distancing yourself from the last drink and being the places where you drink. And every time you think of drinking tell someone. Have some food. God bless brother!
I’m 55 years old & I’ve watched many many shows over the years and I can say this without a doubt, this show is absolutely my favorite all-time… Hail to the Diamond Dogs!!
What Higgins said is absolutely spot on.... Asking for help, advice and tips goes a long way to helping you become what you think you should be...But also beware of the bad advice too....those end up being the hard lessons that sometimes takes a lifetime to get over.
"I've busted my fucking ass trying to change. But apparently I'm fucking shit because...I'm still me." That hurt me so deeply. I think a lot of us feel that way. This was like the closing statement of Ted Lasso.
See jaws is a great analogy for what Beard is getting at though: it’s a perfect movie but it’s not perfect. It still has flaws, but those flaws are part of what adds up to an incredible experience. If it weren’t for those flaws, it wouldn’t be as great as it is. We define perfection as being without flaws but what perfection is really is being in harmony with one’s flaws. Acknowledging and Allowing those flaws to exist and contribute to making you who you are. Always striving to grow but not denying the reality of who you are.
I love this scene so much, because it not only speaks volumes for how much all the characters have grown, but also the major lessons that they were taught. Trent learned to just be himself in his writing and with other people, letting go of that "cold writer" facade he had at the beginning of S1, so to him there isn't changing, there's just accepting who you are. Nate took a turn to the dark side and lost himself, re-found himself, and is back on the path that lets him grow in confidence and as a person. Beard is literally an ex-convict with a wild side who has learned to tame it without necessarily getting rid of that part of himself (personal growth from before the series). Then there's Leslie who in my opinion is a stand in for the growth that Rebecca has gone through, the person who was scornful and bitter of everyone around her just for being happy, who learned to let go of that hatred and accept those people for both their help and just who they are in general, which allowed Leslie to completely break out of his shell. By this point in the series I forgot that he was set up as the "plucky nervous assistant" in the beginning, and has become such a cheerleader (I mean that endearingly) for everyone around him. It's just *so* well done
I love how Higgins is basically Ted at the whole perfect clincher advice at the right time, he just didn't have the same confidence at the beginning. With Ted back home, they're not going to lose that wholesome guidance.
There are a couple little looks involving Nate where he just looks at the others with hope and then with gratitude at their continued forgiveness and acceptance of him. This show had no right being this great.
Now that he’s manager, there’s a weekly meeting. Jamie becomes a member two months into the next season, and Will stops lurking in the boot room and is invited in by Nate.
Also in my head canon, Rebecca tells Roy about “Oklahoma” and it’s significance; it’s when Roy knows Rebecca truly trusts him, and he holds back retirement press conference-style tears.
Yeno what, I actually love this so much I'm telling myself this is what happened after Ted left, especially the part where Rebecca tells Roy about Oklahoma
“ I won't scatter your sorrow to the heartless sea. I will always be with you. Plant your roots in me. I won't see you end as ashes. You're all diamonds.” -Ted Lasso
I think it's interesting that Trent says people don't change so much as accept who they always were, while mostly everyone else disagrees. Cause, I think Trent is coming from a queer perspective. When I look back on my life and the changes throughout it, my first instinct is to say "Well, I'm a gay trans man now", but I always was, I just learned to accept it, and I'd imagine Trent (having been married to a woman) might feel the same way. So, if that was written with that perspective in mind, that's genius.
I like Trent's answer about self acceptance. If you think about the timeline he probably only broke up with his wife around season one or a little before. So living as his true self was probably still reasonably new.
There's an almost childlike sincerity to how Roy says "can I be a diamond dog?"
I thought so too!
He is very childlike. Even his gruff exterior is something a child would do so he could put people at a distance.
It's the same tone he uses with Phoebe when he asks, "Can I be the dragon this time?"
I just love the way Ted Lasso looks at male friendship. It's so healthy and lovely.
Makes me wonder why I don't do it better.
The best relationships in this series are platonic - Ted and Rebecca, Roy and Jamie, Isaac and Colin, Keeley and Rebecca. It's a series about friendship.
@@sanseijedibecause relationships are hard.
Even friendships.
Do as much as you can, when you can.
That should be enough.
@@Rensune add this to the things that are perfect
"can people change" and the camera is positioned to reveal ONLY Roy, Trent, and Nate, 3 characters who changed so much
Oh sh- that's clever
Not only that but it’s positioned to show Nate first who has changed the most from good to bad back to good, and then Trent who changed into part of the squad and then Roy who is just starting his change journey
And Jamie in the background
You are working too hard
@@kevinboyle538probably but unintended symbolism is still symbolism lol
Higgins had some of the most thoughtful, meaningful lines in the whole show. Such an underrated character.
His line here about people and perfection is so true. It also makes me realize that he is no doubt a wonderful father to all his sons.
Seriously. His talk with Jamie about fatherhood really stood out to me, like a light shining on just how much depth his character has.
True man! The mentor line made me feel so good
When he gives Keeley advice about moving on.
I always love the scenes with the diamond dogs
Roy was a Diamond Dog since day 1...this was just him finally admitting it😂😂
Roy reading the room and joining in the “oooh” after Nate said he has a girlfriend is my favorite part of this whole episode lol he is fully bought in
Roy actually being the one to ask if anyone else wanted to have a go shows a lot how he's changed too.
Also just after that he has his tongue out, panting 😂
It's adorable the way he kind of starts off awkwardly participating, because being silly is a bit foreign to him, but then fully embraces it with glee
He actually looked like he was *thisclose* to joining in with a few Diamond Dog barks/ruffs/growls/etc. but just couldn't do it .... YET... lol..... Give him enough time, he'll get there...
Nate's excitement at being part of the Diamond Dogs again always brings a tear to my eye.
Nate's/Nick Mohamad's smile is spectacular. Add that to the list of perfect things.
....."LOVE HOUNDS."
I couldn't stand nate at the end of season 2 and somehow the writers made me love him again.
@@fernhausluv44that's dumb😂
Lmao I love Leslie closing the door while everyone’s barking & Jamie Tartt wondering whats happening inside
Woww you notice that subtle detail huh
I don't believe you. I'm gonna rewatch this for the 50th time. Today..
Come to think of it, I'm surprised Jamie Tartt isn't part of the Diamond Dogs. He grew a lot over the course of the show, gained a lot of empathy. He'd probably be a great Diamond Dog.
@@NickPiershave to be a part of the staff haha
Nate being back with his OG DD is so heartwarming. Considering how he tried to recreate it in West Ham.
West Ham never had a healthy enough culture/environment to handle something as wholesome as the Diamond Dogs.
He looked so happy to be back when he jumped on the ledge barking 🥹
Love "Trenthouse Magazine," because Ted said it with so much love and acceptance for him. And the look on Beard's face when Roy asked to become a Diamond Dog. And the way Nate so much enjoys being back in the club by plopping himself up on the shelf.
Trents face after ted said you are one of us made me smile. You saw what it meant to him.
Coach Beard looking up his OWN sleeve gets me every time! Even tie with Ted looking into the camera. Like how did they plant something on you that only you had control over?!😂😂😂
Nate’s change - he discovered that being the big dog with no pack was far worse that being a little dog with an accepting pack… he finally got what he desired… a group of pals whom he could finally discuss his relationship with Jade… he was lost and but now he’s home
My absolute favorite part about Nate's "redemption" is that it wasn't...Rupert didn't do anything to drive Nate away other than Rupert being exactly who he is. Nate was looking to him as a role model and potential father figure and Nate tried to emulate him in several ways until he realized that Rupert is simply the kind of person he wanted to be.
The look on Nate' face after he told them about Jade. You can see how much he missed this.
Absolutely right
My sisters said my hair looks like Trent’s and that’s the best compliment I’ve ever had.
My brother said the same thing about mine and yeah I felt very flattered
my favourite part is when Ted looks directly in the camera, while looking for the cameras - Gold!
Jason looks right at the camera at 1:35 and it feels like a tiny fourth wall break
I saw that too 😅😅
They're looking for camera and there is the ACTUAL camera he was looking at haha
saw it too! jason loves doing it even on his previous movies 😂
He spotted us!!
I loved that Trent became a DD. Trent is a character that I loved from the time he first sat down to interview Ted at the restaurant. He only kept growing as one of my favorites. He used to be a writer who was vicious just to make a name, but he wound up being a man who would compromise a source because he respected Ted so much. He didn’t sweat being let go, because he was hopeful and optimistic. He decide to shadow the team to do a book because he was so inspired by how earnest Ted was, Ted changed the team AND him to a point where by the end I felt silly for even considering that Trent was following Colin to out him. Trent just felt like a good person who fell in love with seeing the good in people instead of the worst.
You know what right this show came into my life at such the perfect time. As an alcoholic in recovery it’s such a valuable lesson to learn that whilst I will always be an alcoholic I can change. And just because i have made that decision to change doesn’t mean I can be perfect all the time. I mean in my 29 days of sobriety I have been far from perfect but it’s about learning to accept who you truly are and utilising those around you who you know truly care. This show and Diamond Dogs is perfection on another level and whilst it won’t be my salvation it has taught me so much and brought me immense comfort at a time where I had none. A masterpiece through and through
Congratulations on your 29 days of sobriety . I want you to know that this stranger has faith in you and is very proud of you .
Beautiful. Congrats on your sobriety.
As a fellow in Revcovery---You hang in there! You're on a Path towards Better---but like any Path, it's going to have hills and low levels. Keep Moving Forward--no matter how slow, and you will Improve!!!
Get another day brother. The secret is distancing yourself from the last drink and being the places where you drink. And every time you think of drinking tell someone. Have some food. God bless brother!
This show is a perfect work of art.
Jamie looking in the window in the back. I'm 💀
I’m 55 years old & I’ve watched many many shows over the years and I can say this without a doubt, this show is absolutely my favorite all-time… Hail to the Diamond Dogs!!
What Higgins said is absolutely spot on.... Asking for help, advice and tips goes a long way to helping you become what you think you should be...But also beware of the bad advice too....those end up being the hard lessons that sometimes takes a lifetime to get over.
Trenthouse Magazine!! 😂😂😂
God, I’ll miss this show… 🐕
I love Trent's little rainbow mug. I don't know why but it makes me happy
He got the mug shortly after he discovered Colin and his boyfriend, kissing outside of a bar. It appeared in the next episode after that.
The look on coach beard's face after “can people change” is very meaningful, knowing what we know about him from the finale.
The shoulder shimmy ruff kills me every time 😂
"I've busted my fucking ass trying to change. But apparently I'm fucking shit because...I'm still me."
That hurt me so deeply. I think a lot of us feel that way. This was like the closing statement of Ted Lasso.
And yet understanding that we are us no matter what is essential to growth.
It’s moments like this that make me realize that Higgins is truly the Best Dad on the show.
Roy's "Ruff Ruff" is perfect.
I got so absurdly excited hearing “can I be a diamond dog” I knew the classic junk yard dog would come around
4:55 Roy’s face 😂
❤️Billy Joel’s “Strangers” album. Perfect.
I’ve said that for years.
“Okay see now that makes sense” might be the best line from ted period 😂
Roy Kent: “Can I be a Diamond Dog?”
(Ted immediately checks for a wire tap)
Love how Ted looks directly at the camera when they are looking for hidden cameras 😁😁😁 1:34
4:37 HELP I CANT STOP REPLAYING ROYS ‘ruff ruff’
That was so sweet I can't believe it
Grace Kelly’s eyes and the mighty redwood are the best 😂
See jaws is a great analogy for what Beard is getting at though: it’s a perfect movie but it’s not perfect. It still has flaws, but those flaws are part of what adds up to an incredible experience. If it weren’t for those flaws, it wouldn’t be as great as it is. We define perfection as being without flaws but what perfection is really is being in harmony with one’s flaws. Acknowledging and Allowing those flaws to exist and contribute to making you who you are. Always striving to grow but not denying the reality of who you are.
“…being in harmony with one’s flaws.” Wow. 👍🏽💜
jesus christ I can't stop thinking about this comment, this is a divine take on perfection 🤝
This comment defining perfection IS perfection
I love this scene so much, because it not only speaks volumes for how much all the characters have grown, but also the major lessons that they were taught. Trent learned to just be himself in his writing and with other people, letting go of that "cold writer" facade he had at the beginning of S1, so to him there isn't changing, there's just accepting who you are. Nate took a turn to the dark side and lost himself, re-found himself, and is back on the path that lets him grow in confidence and as a person. Beard is literally an ex-convict with a wild side who has learned to tame it without necessarily getting rid of that part of himself (personal growth from before the series). Then there's Leslie who in my opinion is a stand in for the growth that Rebecca has gone through, the person who was scornful and bitter of everyone around her just for being happy, who learned to let go of that hatred and accept those people for both their help and just who they are in general, which allowed Leslie to completely break out of his shell. By this point in the series I forgot that he was set up as the "plucky nervous assistant" in the beginning, and has become such a cheerleader (I mean that endearingly) for everyone around him. It's just *so* well done
Lmao😂😂😂 Jaime looking into the room when everyone starts barking 😂😂
Love when Nate hops up on the bookshelf. He does it with such joy! :)
Nate excitedly hopping up on his shelf is perfect.
i seriously adore this show. so much feel good man. every character.
I love how Higgins is basically Ted at the whole perfect clincher advice at the right time, he just didn't have the same confidence at the beginning. With Ted back home, they're not going to lose that wholesome guidance.
There are a couple little looks involving Nate where he just looks at the others with hope and then with gratitude at their continued forgiveness and acceptance of him. This show had no right being this great.
I just got the joke "trenthouse magazine" 😂
Ok, Roy going from completely abhorring anything to do with the DDs to actually barking and panting with them…
Worth the wait.
Now that he’s manager, there’s a weekly meeting. Jamie becomes a member two months into the next season, and Will stops lurking in the boot room and is invited in by Nate.
Also in my head canon, Rebecca tells Roy about “Oklahoma” and it’s significance; it’s when Roy knows Rebecca truly trusts him, and he holds back retirement press conference-style tears.
Yeno what, I actually love this so much I'm telling myself this is what happened after Ted left, especially the part where Rebecca tells Roy about Oklahoma
I think Roy was the most loveable character on the show. ❤️
“ I won't scatter your sorrow to the heartless sea. I will always be with you. Plant your roots in me. I won't see you end as ashes. You're all diamonds.” -Ted Lasso
I couldn't stand nate at the end of season 2 and somehow the writers made me love him again! The writing in this is amazing 😊
This show is perfect.
This was soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good!! Going to miss Diamond Dog's mounting up!!
Perfection isn't obtained but something that someone can strive to be.
1:35 Jason looks directly at camera. Cute.
I think it's interesting that Trent says people don't change so much as accept who they always were, while mostly everyone else disagrees. Cause, I think Trent is coming from a queer perspective. When I look back on my life and the changes throughout it, my first instinct is to say "Well, I'm a gay trans man now", but I always was, I just learned to accept it, and I'd imagine Trent (having been married to a woman) might feel the same way. So, if that was written with that perspective in mind, that's genius.
1:34 Just noticed Ted looking straight at the camera when he‘s looking for the hidden cameras 😄
They think they're on a prank show, and Beard checks his own sleeve. 😂
4:52 - Roys face with such childlike delight
Beard looking in his own sleeve. 🤣❤🤣❤
this is probably why Bill Lawrence (show runner), is comfortable moving from this show to “Shrinking”.
another AWESOME show.
What I love about this is how they all immediately picked up on what Ted was doing with the hidden cameras bit, and started playing along
I thought they were looking for the real Roy Kent instead of the imposter in front of them
3 seasons was too short.....want more!! 😢
Ted breaking the 4th wall for a second there 😅😅😅
God I love this so much
"the other side of the pillow" ❤😂
Higgins had the best advice. I miss this show
"Trenthouse Magazine" `🤣🤣🤣
I doubt this is the best show ever but I'd bet it's in the top 99.99%
lmao never even noticed this. 1:34 while they're looking for cameras, Jason looks RIGHT into the camera. Love it.
I Love how Ted looks at Beard when he mentions Change and getting better ❤
Higgins give the best advice. Yet he’s peoples last option when they need advice.
I adore that Ted/Jason looks directly at the camera during the search for hidden cameras😂
this show is perfect
now I really want to have Richmond's jersey.
So damn good,, and it took me too long to start watching it
So in the end, it didn’t appear that Roy & Keeley get back together. I always thought that Roy and Phoebe’s teacher would make a good pair.
Nate went from zero to grey fast AF
Roy could just growl, like he always does.
Diamond dogs ❤
Ted Lasso articulately describes UEFA 👍🏽
I like Trent's answer about self acceptance. If you think about the timeline he probably only broke up with his wife around season one or a little before. So living as his true self was probably still reasonably new.
This was the most casually dude conversation I've ever seen depicted on screen.
Actually gasped when Roy asked to join
Roy sticking his tongue out like Beard after Nate admits that he has a girlfriend is absolutely everything ❤
I wish this is what men in a locker room were really like.
now that Ted has left for home, will the guys still do Diamond Dogs?
i think they will.
Pretty sure they still form the diamond dogs just with Roy in Ted's presence
I love it when "Ted" look at the real camera xD
This scene feels like a moment out of Letterkenny and Shoresy without any swearing lolol.
Wuff wuff. Perfect scene.
Should have just put on Rocky 4, it answers the question perfectly.
a diamond is also known as a pentagon a 5 pointed shape- higgens, roy, beard , trent, nate! wheres ted? hes in the centre holding them together!
Love teds glance into the camera at 1:36
I like how Sudeikis in fact, looked at the camera he was looking for 🤣🤣
2:49 the way Ted woofs🥺🥺🥺🥺🫠🫠🫠
1:34
Ted found a camera 😆
OMG I love the f’king Diamond Dogs!!😂😂😂😂❤❤
One of the top 5 shows of all time imho. But what do I know.
Roys’ bark!
"Trenthouse Magazine" 😂
Never was an emoticon more appropriat😂