I love that they saved this for the end. His story is probably the darkest of any character, and we never even really got hints until now, where he reveals it to exclusively one person. Such a strong performance too.
I'm tragically late to this comment section, but I wanted to remind you all of Beard After Dark, as well as the moment when Nate comes into the office and finds Beard and says, "Did you sleep here?" and Beard replies with, "Perchance to dream here?" which is a line from the "To be or not to be" speech in Hamlet. “To die, to sleep - to sleep, perchance to dream - ay, there’s the rub, for in this sleep of death what dreams may come…” I always took this to mean that Beard is dancing, perennially on a knifes edge between life and death. He doesn't see much value in himself, except in his value to Ted...so that one little throwaway line, "Perchance to dream here" clued me in to Beard's entire psyche. He keeps choosing life, because he fears what might happen if he dies...like Hamlet, he fears the potential of dreaming in death...but we see, and know, from the Beard After Dark episode that he has suicidal ideations and he is definitely self destructive. We go a lot of hints. They just weren't obvious hints.
@@shelleyfrank6909one of the many reasons why Beard is my favorite (and I think the best written) character in Ted Lasso. All the other characters are caricatures. In real life there are no Ted Lassos. There are no Dani Rojases. There are no Roy Kents. But there are definitely Beards. Spoken from experience
“I stole from my friend… who forgave me. And gave me a job. And a life. So to honor that, I forgive you. I offer you a job. The life part’s up to you.” I absolutely love the fact that Sudeikis and Hunt crafted this out (with Joe Kelly’s teleplay).
It makes Ted's speech to Beard earlier in the episode about second chances make even more sense. At the time it seemed like more of Ted's endless optimism, but you can see here what Ted was really saying to him. It also explains Beard's endless devotion to Ted.
Honestly I don’t even think Ted was implying something to Beard, he was just saying what he’s always believed and it made Beard pissed because Ted would think that and it reminded him he didn’t have a leg to stand on
I like how you basically described what the writers intentionally wrote the audience to see. Hence why they kept zooming in on beards face and his reaction of defeat during.
It also explains why Beard struggles to voice negative opinions or opposing ideas to Ted, because he feels like he owes Ted everything. Meanwhile Ted is just happy his friend is succeeding, and when presented with another path, actually moves towards the change - it's such a subtle piece of storytelling, and it's so beautiful to watch them grow
Man, after watching the Finale. TEDS ONLY purpose was to help people to become better versions of themselves. During the finale when Trent wanted to name the book "THE LASSO WAY" , ted writes, "One smalll suggestion... I'd Change the title It's not about me. It never was." THATS A FUCKIN LEADER! I literally LEARNED from this show.
Loved that.....and I believe it wasn't just for the title of Trent's book....he was subtly summarizing the entire show. The more I think about the subdued ending, The show isn't about Ted, it's about all the other people in the show whom Ted has influenced, and who's lives have changed and become better people because of Ted. It was an absolutely beautiful moment that came full circle. I truly believe this show is to show humility and humanity, and how we should all take the high road and strive to become better humans.
I think what’s especially beautiful about this moment is that Coach Beard has always had a comedically terrifying presence on the show. Usually he’s a form of comic relief and is the yin to Ted’s yang in their friendship. But the only reason he hated Nate for so long after his heel-turn was because he saw a part of his past self he didn’t like in Nate’s betrayal. And it was because he was so loyal to Ted that he was hurt by Nate hurting Ted. It was by that same loyalty to Ted, though, that he realized he needed to forgive Nate after Ted reminded him of Nate’s humanity and vulnerability.
Thats what the hug is at the end instead of a head butt. They're brothers, one people, Coach Beard didn't just explain his back story he explained Nates current story and through that empathy and connection revealed their situations are mirrored. It hurt Coach Beard not just because of his own pain/memory but to see someone else fall in the same way. The life parts up to Nate but the important part is not giving up, big big theme here. On yourself, on your friends and even with your enemies, we're all one people. We don't need to head butt anyone, we need more hugs. We need more blue birds.
What surprised me was how many times the writers saw the cheap easy scene and then figured out a better scene that actually felt more natural and fit the characters. Beard head-butting Nate would have been slapstick and make Beard less believable. What he did was both character defining (revealing) but also character affirming (it followed Beard's past nature). 😁 It's one of my favorite scenes too.
Nate was stuck with the expectation of culture, get hurt for causing pain in others. Coach Beard has also his entire life been a victim of that expectation. The show is, IMHO, about Ted revealing to people that the "should ofs" and "expectations" are all nonsense. You can forgive your buddy after he steals your car after you let him crash because the bigger picture is more important than the reactionary emotion. Because being GOOD isn't about rewards and damn well isn't easy, sometimes being good can put your life at risk. The writers here, IMHO, started with the perception of expectations with Nate (his fear and even after the job offer his desire to be punished according to culture) start us off feeling that way... that he's going to get what he deserves and thats the beauty of everything in this show. Coach Beard came to visit the turn coat at his front door to give him what he deserved is actually what did happen and it was a F'n Hug. We need more of this man, we neeeeeeeeed more of this.
There is just too much to love about this scene but I was particularly tickled by “just like les miz “ and beard says in total seriousness without missing a beat “our story is very similar to les miz”
I loved this scene. It was always weird that Beard being so notably more competent than Ted as a tactician would not be the head coach and stay so loyal to Ted. This solved that in a beautiful manner.
You're right about Beard's ability as a tactician, without doubt. However, what that organization needed was a leader. Ted could (and did) put people around him that had the Football expertise, but his leadership was what was required for all of that expertise to not be wasted. Besides... Ted eventually learned the offsides rules :)
From season 1 I knew Beard was Ted's ride or die, but we never knew why. I was curious, but I forgot, chalked it up to just being a mystery. When they finally revealed it, it was so powerful.
I absolutely LOVE how Nate said "thank you". Forgiveness is so powerful! It's like Ted said to Jamie: it can be for yourself. But, this scene also proves it can be for the person being forgiven as well. At least, if they're still worth having around in your life. If they're not worth it, then forgiving them for yourself is all you need to lift the weight off of yourself. But, when you can also help to lift the burden off of someone else who feels genuine remorse... there's nothing more powerful.
I still kinda want Phil Dunster to get the eventual supporting actor nod at the Emmy's, but you'd best believe I'm 100% watching whatever Nick Mohammed does next. I honestly think he elevated a pretty barebones redemption arc.
@@axr7149 I just want to say I love that you said you respect a different opinion! Too often we see responses saying we’re wrong or dumb for having a different opinion 😋. But I’d be all for that too! Though I’ve felt the beginning of this season was weaker than S1 and S2 (though these last few have been great!), the acting has been so amazing. Even Macadoo! But Beard’s speech last night left me floored. If both he and Jamie get nominated (ha ha and of course Roy!), I’ll be thrilled with any of them winning 😊
@@TinyPinkTink thank you very much. Actually the 3rd season might be my personal favorite, especially since I prefer character-driven plots. I love the focus on character growth this season. It is apparently building towards to (hopefully) an incredible payoff. I hope the writing is recognized this year as well.
I'm glad someone uploaded this scene. It was powerful. It's brilliant that we were given a backstory for Coach Beard. The "loaf of meth" was hilarious mind you 😂
Beard was the one who had to bring back Nate. Ted wanted him back, but Beard needed to forgive him. The monologue perfectly shows why Beard was so disappointed and angry at Nate in season 2 and 3. The stories are too similar. Ted knew Beard had to recognise that in order for Nate to come back. I also like he taught Nate an important lesson; "I can show you the way and help guide you, but you have to decide to take that next step yourself."
I love Nick Mohammed's attention to detail in his acting. Nick knows how the scene will play out but Nate doesn't and I just noticed that Nate's eyes are squeezed tightly shut for the headbutt and you see the tension drain away the moment Beard's forehead gently touches his.
For a while I've been wondering a few things about Beard, things like how did he meet Ted, & why did he move to the other side of world with Ted? This monologue answered my questions.
Whatever folks may say, I think Nate is the best character in the series. I can relate to acting vindictively at times I should never have. I love what Nick Mohammed said about it being primarily about our capacity for forgiveness. I am and will always be grateful for the people who can understand that hurt people hurt people. That we are not the sum total of the worst thing we've ever said or done.
Indeed. Two of my favorite shows this century are _Arrested Development_ and _Scrubs._ Hopefully, since Bill Lawrence was also involved with the latter, he has learned his lesson that once the story is over, it's better to end it. I'd be fine with a spinoff, but Ted's tale has been told.
My favorite scene of the entire 3 years was the Ted and Rupert Dart Game, and this is the 2nd Best Scene of the entire series - what makes them so great is that we learn so much about some people in a very short period of time.
i will give a shout out to nick mohammed's acting in this series also. i am not an actor but i am guessing it can be difficult to play a villain and he has done it well. although i always suspected he would come back to ted because ted was the first person who recognized he could do more than uniforms and water.
my favorite part of this scene when i originally watched it was when coach beard said he went to prison for drugs, i was like, "yes. that answers all my outstanding questions about beard."
of all the surprise scenes in Ted Lasso; this one was the most "out of left field". amazing notion, that should have been predictable...but I don't see it coming. loved it. well done. nailed coach Beard's idiosyncratic nature and connection to Ted in ten heart beats, and gave Nate a plausible entree back into the team. fabulous moment in a fabulous show
@@LeoDBW it’s a reference to Les Mis where protagonist gets sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread, Beard went to prison for stealing a loaf of meth
I love how you as a viewer see these scenes and immediately think back to an earlier scene, which suddenly makes more sense. Great writing and directing and just stellar acting
If you’ve ever been on the ‘giving’ end of this, you know a struggle that few have and it’s something of yourself you give up because someone else genuinely gave up a piece of themselves for you. Beard is the bard’s song that rarely you get to see happen before you. Truly a masterful piece of cinema here.
Beard forgiving Nate and realizing this is beards full circle moment to Ted, and his final scene with ted were he is so upset to leave but doesn't want to let down or abandon his best friend really got to me. Even though theater scene is played for laughs it really hits home how he really doesn't see his life as much of a life without Ted and now, without Richmond and his fiance.
Coach Beard is an enigma. I want his whole back story depicted on film or in print. Idc which. I don't think he really blinked once in this brief monolog. Spectacular performance.
If you notice the music has a harsh sort of horror 'twang' at the beginning but then becomes eerily quiet. The music only comes back in when Beard starts talking about being sent to prison.
Not sure if it was intentional, but the way Beard holds Nate's head in his hands and touches his forehead with his, looks exactly like that goodbye scene in "Seven Years in Tibet"
love the reference to previous season where nate asked roy to headbutt him for kissing keeley. shows nate believes he needs to be punished for his mistakes when that's not always the case.
Second chances are not something that are easy. It's a kind of leap of faith on the person receiving that doesn't always pan out, and can hurt like hell when it doesn't. But at the end of the day, what the person does with the second chance reflects on them. And whether you choose to give that second chance in the first place reflects on you, and you are not gullible or weak for offering that chance. (and that doesn't mean you can't also take precautions when giving that second chance. I'm willing to bet Ted was forgiving as ever, but also made sure to keep a close eye on his car keys for a good long while).
ill be honest the whole season i knew they would forgive him, even tho i really didnt want that to happen…. they still found a way for it to be organic and in character and helped me forgive me too
A wonderful scene with sublime acting, though I find myself in the weeds of wondering how Coach Beard ever got into the UK if he was a convicted felon.
i don't eat much kabob. haven't done so in a long time. but pretty sure you aren't suppose to take pieces off by putting the pointy in into your mouth.
"You're here to kill me?"
Oh, Nathan, if Beard was here to kill you, you'd never see him coming.
4am in the morning
As opposed to 4 am in the afternoon?
@@Atlacomulco91which, statistically, is the hour people are least likely to be prepared to defend themselves.
@@shanelong5602it’s a paraphrase of a Roy Kent line about dealing with bullies
@@ajyu7289 Correct.
"For stealing a loaf of meth."made me laugh more than I should have. Amazing monologue.
It took me out 😂
Was not expecting him to say that, a comic gold moment
I'm pretty good at not laughing when I have to be serious but I absolutely could not have kept a straight face. Absolute gold.
Who am I? I AM BEARD VALBEARD!
It really took me like 3 goes at it to understand that as a Les Mis joke......
I love that they saved this for the end. His story is probably the darkest of any character, and we never even really got hints until now, where he reveals it to exclusively one person. Such a strong performance too.
It's like when Sam Malone revealed his toupee to Carla.
We didn't get hints of anything specific, but I think it was definitely implied that Beard had a dark past.
@@aimeeparrott9204 the lack of hints is a hint in that regard.
I'm tragically late to this comment section, but I wanted to remind you all of Beard After Dark, as well as the moment when Nate comes into the office and finds Beard and says, "Did you sleep here?" and Beard replies with, "Perchance to dream here?" which is a line from the "To be or not to be" speech in Hamlet. “To die, to sleep - to sleep, perchance to dream - ay, there’s the rub, for in this sleep of death what dreams may come…”
I always took this to mean that Beard is dancing, perennially on a knifes edge between life and death. He doesn't see much value in himself, except in his value to Ted...so that one little throwaway line, "Perchance to dream here" clued me in to Beard's entire psyche. He keeps choosing life, because he fears what might happen if he dies...like Hamlet, he fears the potential of dreaming in death...but we see, and know, from the Beard After Dark episode that he has suicidal ideations and he is definitely self destructive.
We go a lot of hints. They just weren't obvious hints.
@@shelleyfrank6909one of the many reasons why Beard is my favorite (and I think the best written) character in Ted Lasso. All the other characters are caricatures. In real life there are no Ted Lassos. There are no Dani Rojases. There are no Roy Kents. But there are definitely Beards. Spoken from experience
this was a stellar monologue. Also Beards backstory is so fitting
Right? One of the best episodes I’ve seen
He deserves an Emmy. Now.
It shows that Ted has always been Ted.
Except Beard has his own teeth I think.
“I stole from my friend… who forgave me. And gave me a job. And a life.
So to honor that, I forgive you. I offer you a job. The life part’s up to you.”
I absolutely love the fact that Sudeikis and Hunt crafted this out (with Joe Kelly’s teleplay).
It makes Ted's speech to Beard earlier in the episode about second chances make even more sense. At the time it seemed like more of Ted's endless optimism, but you can see here what Ted was really saying to him. It also explains Beard's endless devotion to Ted.
Honestly I don’t even think Ted was implying something to Beard, he was just saying what he’s always believed and it made Beard pissed because Ted would think that and it reminded him he didn’t have a leg to stand on
I like how you basically described what the writers intentionally wrote the audience to see. Hence why they kept zooming in on beards face and his reaction of defeat during.
It also explains why Beard struggles to voice negative opinions or opposing ideas to Ted, because he feels like he owes Ted everything. Meanwhile Ted is just happy his friend is succeeding, and when presented with another path, actually moves towards the change - it's such a subtle piece of storytelling, and it's so beautiful to watch them grow
@@tara-faepeckham4199he didn’t struggle with voicing his opinion when Ted didn’t want to bench Roy 🤣
Thanks for explaining the obvious scene
Man, after watching the Finale. TEDS ONLY purpose was to help people to become better versions of themselves. During the finale when Trent wanted to name the book "THE LASSO WAY" , ted writes, "One smalll suggestion...
I'd Change the title
It's not about me.
It never was."
THATS A FUCKIN LEADER! I literally LEARNED from this show.
Loved that.....and I believe it wasn't just for the title of Trent's book....he was subtly summarizing the entire show. The more I think about the subdued ending, The show isn't about Ted, it's about all the other people in the show whom Ted has influenced, and who's lives have changed and become better people because of Ted. It was an absolutely beautiful moment that came full circle. I truly believe this show is to show humility and humanity, and how we should all take the high road and strive to become better humans.
@@ExtremelyAverageManAgree almost completely.
Replace humility with forgiveness and redemption.
Basicly, love.
I think what’s especially beautiful about this moment is that Coach Beard has always had a comedically terrifying presence on the show. Usually he’s a form of comic relief and is the yin to Ted’s yang in their friendship. But the only reason he hated Nate for so long after his heel-turn was because he saw a part of his past self he didn’t like in Nate’s betrayal.
And it was because he was so loyal to Ted that he was hurt by Nate hurting Ted.
It was by that same loyalty to Ted, though, that he realized he needed to forgive Nate after Ted reminded him of Nate’s humanity and vulnerability.
I didn’t think about it like that but it makes soooo much sense
Thats what the hug is at the end instead of a head butt. They're brothers, one people, Coach Beard didn't just explain his back story he explained Nates current story and through that empathy and connection revealed their situations are mirrored. It hurt Coach Beard not just because of his own pain/memory but to see someone else fall in the same way. The life parts up to Nate but the important part is not giving up, big big theme here. On yourself, on your friends and even with your enemies, we're all one people. We don't need to head butt anyone, we need more hugs. We need more blue birds.
I've never cried while craving a kabob before.
Best comment in CZcams history
Jade smiling at the end was a perfect ending to this tender moment.
This is one of my favorite scenes. The head butt is the perfect touch of symbolism. “I choose softness. I choose kindness” perfect.
What surprised me was how many times the writers saw the cheap easy scene and then figured out a better scene that actually felt more natural and fit the characters. Beard head-butting Nate would have been slapstick and make Beard less believable. What he did was both character defining (revealing) but also character affirming (it followed Beard's past nature).
😁
It's one of my favorite scenes too.
Nate was stuck with the expectation of culture, get hurt for causing pain in others. Coach Beard has also his entire life been a victim of that expectation. The show is, IMHO, about Ted revealing to people that the "should ofs" and "expectations" are all nonsense. You can forgive your buddy after he steals your car after you let him crash because the bigger picture is more important than the reactionary emotion. Because being GOOD isn't about rewards and damn well isn't easy, sometimes being good can put your life at risk.
The writers here, IMHO, started with the perception of expectations with Nate (his fear and even after the job offer his desire to be punished according to culture) start us off feeling that way... that he's going to get what he deserves and thats the beauty of everything in this show.
Coach Beard came to visit the turn coat at his front door to give him what he deserved is actually what did happen and it was a F'n Hug.
We need more of this man, we neeeeeeeeed more of this.
There is just too much to love about this scene but I was particularly tickled by “just like les miz “ and beard says in total seriousness without missing a beat “our story is very similar to les miz”
Now we know why beard has undying loyalty towards lasso
I loved this scene. It was always weird that Beard being so notably more competent than Ted as a tactician would not be the head coach and stay so loyal to Ted. This solved that in a beautiful manner.
also makes sense that Beard is really that dutiful in learning the game, tactics and all. he was given a chance and he'll never fuck it up again
You're right about Beard's ability as a tactician, without doubt. However, what that organization needed was a leader. Ted could (and did) put people around him that had the Football expertise, but his leadership was what was required for all of that expertise to not be wasted.
Besides... Ted eventually learned the offsides rules :)
@@nooneinparticular1491 and that's HUGE for us Americans. I played AYSO and lettered in high school, and I still do the math in my head.
Ted is the Colonel, Beard is the First Sergeant. Different types of leaders for different reasons.
From season 1 I knew Beard was Ted's ride or die, but we never knew why. I was curious, but I forgot, chalked it up to just being a mystery. When they finally revealed it, it was so powerful.
A lot of times we hate people for the qualities that we see in ourselves at we are ashamed of. And I think that’s why beard so angry at Nate
This makes Teds concern for beard right before the beard after hours episode so much deeper
I absolutely LOVE how Nate said "thank you". Forgiveness is so powerful! It's like Ted said to Jamie: it can be for yourself. But, this scene also proves it can be for the person being forgiven as well. At least, if they're still worth having around in your life. If they're not worth it, then forgiving them for yourself is all you need to lift the weight off of yourself. But, when you can also help to lift the burden off of someone else who feels genuine remorse... there's nothing more powerful.
I love this comment. It's made me reach out to someone and forgive them for something they did to me. I've realised I still want them in my life.
I still kinda want Phil Dunster to get the eventual supporting actor nod at the Emmy's, but you'd best believe I'm 100% watching whatever Nick Mohammed does next.
I honestly think he elevated a pretty barebones redemption arc.
The "thank you" was so well timed and fantastic. Low key, but so powerful.
I love Roy, and Brett Goldstein’s acting. But I think this scene alone might just make Brendan Hunt deserve the Emmy this year
I respect your opinion, but I think Phil Dunster (Jamie Tartt) deserves the win this year.
The both deserve Emmys!
@@axr7149 I just want to say I love that you said you respect a different opinion! Too often we see responses saying we’re wrong or dumb for having a different opinion 😋.
But I’d be all for that too! Though I’ve felt the beginning of this season was weaker than S1 and S2 (though these last few have been great!), the acting has been so amazing. Even Macadoo! But Beard’s speech last night left me floored. If both he and Jamie get nominated (ha ha and of course Roy!), I’ll be thrilled with any of them winning 😊
@@TinyPinkTink thank you very much. Actually the 3rd season might be my personal favorite, especially since I prefer character-driven plots. I love the focus on character growth this season. It is apparently building towards to (hopefully) an incredible payoff. I hope the writing is recognized this year as well.
@@TinyPinkTink I was really upset that Nick Mohammed didn't win for Season 2, and I do hope he gets nominated again this year.
And now we understand why he's so loyal to Ted, love Beard, he's probably my favorite character, tho it's real hard to choose
From 0:59 onward Beard does not blink ONCE while telling his story! So good
Nice catch
I'm glad someone uploaded this scene. It was powerful. It's brilliant that we were given a backstory for Coach Beard. The "loaf of meth" was hilarious mind you 😂
Beard was the one who had to bring back Nate. Ted wanted him back, but Beard needed to forgive him. The monologue perfectly shows why Beard was so disappointed and angry at Nate in season 2 and 3. The stories are too similar. Ted knew Beard had to recognise that in order for Nate to come back. I also like he taught Nate an important lesson; "I can show you the way and help guide you, but you have to decide to take that next step yourself."
I love Nick Mohammed's attention to detail in his acting. Nick knows how the scene will play out but Nate doesn't and I just noticed that Nate's eyes are squeezed tightly shut for the headbutt and you see the tension drain away the moment Beard's forehead gently touches his.
You literally just described basic acting...
For a while I've been wondering a few things about Beard, things like how did he meet Ted, & why did he move to the other side of world with Ted? This monologue answered my questions.
Brilliant scene. Brilliant acting
Whatever folks may say, I think Nate is the best character in the series. I can relate to acting vindictively at times I should never have.
I love what Nick Mohammed said about it being primarily about our capacity for forgiveness.
I am and will always be grateful for the people who can understand that hurt people hurt people. That we are not the sum total of the worst thing we've ever said or done.
this episode was next level. I'm okay if it ends....don't drag out the story
Indeed. Two of my favorite shows this century are _Arrested Development_ and _Scrubs._ Hopefully, since Bill Lawrence was also involved with the latter, he has learned his lesson that once the story is over, it's better to end it. I'd be fine with a spinoff, but Ted's tale has been told.
My favorite scene of the entire 3 years was the Ted and Rupert Dart Game, and this is the 2nd Best Scene of the entire series - what makes them so great is that we learn so much about some people in a very short period of time.
i will give a shout out to nick mohammed's acting in this series also. i am not an actor but i am guessing it can be difficult to play a villain and he has done it well. although i always suspected he would come back to ted because ted was the first person who recognized he could do more than uniforms and water.
The head boop was everything.
my favorite part of this scene when i originally watched it was when coach beard said he went to prison for drugs, i was like, "yes. that answers all my outstanding questions about beard."
Hands down best television ive ever seen
of all the surprise scenes in Ted Lasso; this one was the most "out of left field". amazing notion, that should have been predictable...but I don't see it coming. loved it. well done. nailed coach Beard's idiosyncratic nature and connection to Ted in ten heart beats, and gave Nate a plausible entree back into the team. fabulous moment in a fabulous show
“for stealing a loaf of meth”
😂😂😂😂
Why is that funny?
@@LeoDBW it’s a reference to Les Mis where protagonist gets sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread, Beard went to prison for stealing a loaf of meth
@@kp007006 hooooooooooooooo, thx for explaining !
@@LeoDBW anytime :D
Nate sees Beard
Nate opens door for Beard
And still Nate opens with “you’re here to kill me” 😂
hey, sometimes you know when you've earned an ass-kicking
I love how you as a viewer see these scenes and immediately think back to an earlier scene, which suddenly makes more sense.
Great writing and directing and just stellar acting
If you’ve ever been on the ‘giving’ end of this, you know a struggle that few have and it’s something of yourself you give up because someone else genuinely gave up a piece of themselves for you. Beard is the bard’s song that rarely you get to see happen before you. Truly a masterful piece of cinema here.
Bloody brilliant. We all need Ted Lasso in our life.
One of the best scenes in the entire series.
One of the truly great scenes in Ted Lasso
One of the most moving scenes in all three seasons of TL. There were many, many other moving scenes but this was one of my favorites.
“The life part is up to you”
I come back just to cry. This moment shook me😭😭
Every time this clip ended I restarted it, and suddenly it was an hour later. Such a beautiful moment of an already well above-average show.
Y’all this fucking show. 😭😭
Beard forgiving Nate and realizing this is beards full circle moment to Ted, and his final scene with ted were he is so upset to leave but doesn't want to let down or abandon his best friend really got to me. Even though theater scene is played for laughs it really hits home how he really doesn't see his life as much of a life without Ted and now, without Richmond and his fiance.
You know, I did not expect that kind of backstory for Beard. Though given his dating life, perhaps it makes sense in retrospect.
Brings me to tears.
This might just be my favourite scene in the whole show, and that’s really saying something.
I don't know why, but I always laugh at reaction Nate had to Beard saying "doing box jumps".
Coach Beard's tear gutted me. I was holding it together until that tear!
"A single man tear that's all we fear"
Wow, I started crying and did not realize till the video ended.
Such a moving scene but "loaf of meth" really brought it home for me
Beard is by far the best character on the show
I loved this scene and the development behind all the characters and their arc. Everyone deserves a second chance
This is my favorite moment in the whole series
Coach Beard is an enigma. I want his whole back story depicted on film or in print. Idc which. I don't think he really blinked once in this brief monolog. Spectacular performance.
What a scene!
Literally one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.
Beard never blinks. Powerful scene.
I think what I love most about this scene is the hug, because Beard is not just hugging Nate, he's hugging himself too, and finally forgiving himself.
There are some really deep character arcs in this show. It’s actually crazy emotionally deep. It’s a great show.
I work with my hands, I like my beer cold and my steaks rare….but that looked like a damn fine hug…
Jade at the end of the scene eating a kabab......love it.
the headbutt breaks me
The way Beard embraced... he let SOOOOO much go in that moment. Almost better for him then it was for Nate
"And the life parts up to you" hits me for some reason more than the rest...
the Les Mis reference kills me every time ...lol ... for stealing a loaf of meth.... I am laughing so hard.
Everyone deserves a second chance!!! Great scene!
If you notice the music has a harsh sort of horror 'twang' at the beginning but then becomes eerily quiet. The music only comes back in when Beard starts talking about being sent to prison.
I don't know what this is from but it damn near brought a tear to my eye. I don't know why.
to anyone who's needed a second chance in their lives, this scene probably meant as much to you as it did to me
Jesus. I knew that he wasn't going to headbutt them, but I was still terrifying how he silently got closer while turning his hat around.
I kinda want a young ted and beard series now.
4-6 episodes. That would do it justice.
You know, I did okay up until this point. Then...I lost IT!! Croc tears, snot bubble, rocking, laughing ALL OF IT!!
Easily one of the best 2 or 3 scenes in the entire series.
You can tell that he was more ashamed of stealing from his friend than anything else.
"Yes, for stealing a loaf of meth" lol
Not sure if it was intentional, but the way Beard holds Nate's head in his hands and touches his forehead with his, looks exactly like that goodbye scene in "Seven Years in Tibet"
love the reference to previous season where nate asked roy to headbutt him for kissing keeley. shows nate believes he needs to be punished for his mistakes when that's not always the case.
Second chances are not something that are easy.
It's a kind of leap of faith on the person receiving that doesn't always pan out, and can hurt like hell when it doesn't.
But at the end of the day, what the person does with the second chance reflects on them. And whether you choose to give that second chance in the first place reflects on you, and you are not gullible or weak for offering that chance.
(and that doesn't mean you can't also take precautions when giving that second chance. I'm willing to bet Ted was forgiving as ever, but also made sure to keep a close eye on his car keys for a good long while).
ill be honest the whole season i knew they would forgive him, even tho i really didnt want that to happen…. they still found a way for it to be organic and in character and helped me forgive me too
Was Coach Beard forgiving Nate, or forgiving himself?
Definitely both.
The story of Ted's mom, ted driving on the wrong side of the road was Beard . He probably just told his mom it was him.
He didnt meet him until college
At :48 secs beard blinks with one eye 😂
“I stole a loaf of meth” 😂
Jade knew there was a better Nate inside.
Jane knew there was a deeper Beard inside.
Nate's going to be on Taskmaster!
Jade's character arc was quick but wow,
“For stealing a loaf of meth”…. 😂
They are wrapping everything up as best they can. But I really miss Sassy. I guess she and Ted can't be together.
I actually wanted to see more of Sassy. I thought her and Ted have good chemistry
Did anyone see Beard's eye how it blinks in 00:45?
A wonderful scene with sublime acting, though I find myself in the weeds of wondering how Coach Beard ever got into the UK if he was a convicted felon.
Love Jade…
monday, 10am
I'm embarrassed to admit that I just got the 'loaf of meth' joke.
For stealing a "loaf" of meth. lmao
Thanks for leaving a few extra seconds on at the end so we can see Jade woofing that ice cream...sorry, kebab. My bad...
Chicken kabob
@@billyw8186 Oh, dang, you right ON! Cheers!
i don't eat much kabob. haven't done so in a long time. but pretty sure you aren't suppose to take pieces off by putting the pointy in into your mouth.