Ted Lasso (TV Series) Beard After Hours (2021) User Reviews

Great homage to Scorcese's "After Hours."

[jeblum-30594 · 8/10 · 17 September 2021]

As evidenced by the title, this episode served as an homage to Martin Scorcese's 1985 film "After Hours", and it pulled it off in great fashion. It was a change of pace, but a warranted one after the events taking place after the devastating loss of the Semifinal. It gave us insight into Beard's insecurities and anxieties, and was packed with interesting symbolism that fans will be talking about for a while. This episode also had uncharacteristically great editing and cinematography. I'm glad Season 2 upped the amount of episodes to 12 so they could make episodes like this. It certainly won't be for everyone, but I thought it was fantastic and I'm sure many others will think the same.

This season is getting better and better and I can't wait to see what's in store in the last three episodes.

Did David Lynch direct this episode?

[zanghi_james · 8/10 · 8 December 2021]

This was a totally surreal-noir-psychedelic trip and was totally enjoyable. But yeah, all I could think throughout the episode was 'Did David Lynch direct this episode?' because I was getting some serious Twin Peaks-like vibes from the scenes. Maybe it's just me, though...

Either way, very different but good episode. Highly underrated.

Not as bad as they will have you believe

[askeland89 · 8/10 · 19 September 2021]

Granted it's a filler episode and it didn't really add anything to the main story but when all said and done, this is a comedy show. The ultimate goal of this show is to make you laugh and it this episode did just that.

Beard doesn't get much screen, his only contribution prior to this episode have been to act weird in social situations and pointing out obvious details that went over Ted's head. We got to see more of him in this episode and that's a good thing. At least in my opinion.

This is NOT a typical episode, you will be shocked for better or worst

[jon-22643 · 10/10 · 28 September 2021]

The writers of this episode were under LSD or mushrooms while writing the script, the result may not fit most viewers however is a masterpiece in all aspects, acting filming and directing.

I LOVE COACH BEARD!!

[cscott2331 · 10/10 · 17 September 2021]

As one of the more intriguing members of this cast, coach beard has my full attention!!

I've loved him since very early on in season one. He quiet and mysterious. With this kind of wisdom that makes you excited to hear him speak. He doesn't say much, but when he does it's important, and delivered with a dry whit that only coach beard has. I wasn't sure where they were going with this episode, but I was sucked in pretty quickly. Once I got to the club scene, and his body took hold of the music, I stopped to write this review. Get it CB...get it!!

Follow the beard for a wild and crazy night

[BruceWayne3 · 7/10 · 13 November 2021]

This episode went in a totally different direction than the other episodes, but I enjoyed it

Finally back to some comedy

Too much drama and emotion was honestly getting a little old This episode was cool Following beard around for a wild night

Don't let the negative Nancy's persuade you otherwise.

Good attempt but misses the mark

[aca-86232 · 5/10 · 17 September 2021]

Different type of episode. By throwing Beard in a wacky adventure, they had a chance to finally unearth some of the mystery and make him more than Ted's witty sidekick. Ultimately they failed. The adventure had some fun points and explored the world a bit but I didn't learn anything new or interesting about Beard's character, which should have the been the entire point of this episode. Because of that this feels pretty unnecessary, like a filler/bonus episode and is easily the weakest episode of the season.

Much needed Coach Beard Special

[Near-L · 8/10 · 17 September 2021]

Loved the direction of this standalone episode and how they blatantly placed a blue moon in the sky that looked very fake so you would associate with Beard's worldview that life is a simulation. Even the awkward situations and illusions added to that theme. And also the detail of the secret passage door being 237 which is a homage to "The Shining" room number that is also the supposed distance of the moon from earth, 237 miles ( That movie is filled with moon landing eastern eggs as aell). I love Coach Beard, both the character and the actor.

I listen to more than I talk

[dannylee-78082 · 7/10 · 3 November 2021]

Very nice and well deserved character study into Coach Beard. A little bit on the absurdist side but it was captivating enough to watch's j can understand why elope would not like it but I always love it when we get to spend time with characters that are played by strong actors.

But I think it's a little pointless to derive meaning out of it when I don't know what the homage movie "after hours" is about. It may not have meaning at all.

But I did get a little distracted at the end...

Beard After Hours - The Epitome of a BAD Filler Episode

[ernescliffecoalition · 1/10 · 17 September 2021]

Love this series but passionately detested this episode. Other reviewers have accurately described it as a "filler episode" and that's exactly what it felt like. Where's the humour? Where's the character development? This episode is completely incongruous to the rest of this fantastic series. This episode was painfully tedious and ultimately pointless. Given how painfully BAD this episode was, it's safe to say that next week's episode will be better -- because it CAN'T get any WORSE than this!

Pure joy

[Jorgosch · 10/10 · 28 June 2023]

This was one of the best TV episodes I have ever seen in my entire life, hands down. Just a fireworks of brilliant ideas following a masterplan. Pure chaos resolves into Catharsis, a seemingly unrelated series of sometimes trying events culminating into a consolitary outcome which connects them all. A metaphor for the endless strife of life and a mirror of the series warm and optimistic outlook on it as a whole. This episode was a pure joy to behold and the highlight of this overall awesome series so far. The low ratings probably reflect just how intelligent the script was. Props also go to the awesome cast, everyone of which is doing a superb job taking the viewer on a rollercoast of emotions.

Wow unbelievable episode

[moath-21124 · 17 September 2021]

Wow amazing I cant believe what I just witnessed one of the greatest episodes of all time it goes beyond a night out its about beard conciseness And his deep desire to punish him self and beard thinks that he doesn't deserve love and if you notice that he always drops his keys because he doesn't wanna go home and being alone again I could write research about the episode or maybe a book there's a lot into it but these few ideas in top my head amazing episode.

Pointless?

[Tedebear2020 · 6/10 · 17 September 2021]

Filler episodes are usually supposed to provide characterization for characters in a non plot heavy episode, and by that account Coach Beard's solo episode fell mostly flat. There were few moments that supplied some characterization that could of been contained in the B plot of an episode. There were some good moments that felt disjointed, some of the cinematography was really good but like I honestly thought this episode was a dream while watching it, in a bad way. This did not feel in place in the reality set up by the rest of the show with the writing of everything. Honestly, It would of made more sense as a dream. Somebody on the Production team regretted not making an arthouse movie. Like I'm never going to watch this episode again it was not the best.

Hated it

[ian-864 · 1/10 · 17 September 2021]

I know it's an homage etc etc but this depressing weirdness is not what I watch Ted Lasso for.

A departure - but a FANTASTIC episode!

[eoswaldbigred · 10/10 · 18 September 2021]

Loved every minute of tonight's episode! Such a departure from the rest of the series, but a great chance to delve into some of the other characters from the show! A great showcase for Brendan Hunt, as well as a great time for Baz, Jeremy, and Paul. So much fun to get to see Brendan Hunt break out a bit - and with a wicked Irish brogue at one point. As usual, this series has you worried for the characters, then cheering them on and having as great a time as they are having. Well done, Ted Lasso crew!!

There Was Character Development Here

[truthbrarian · 8/10 · 18 September 2021]

Coach Beard gets his solo episode and everyone shrugs. Its important to understand something, the people talking in the TV were NOT actually saying those things they were in Beards imagination. These are actually Beards thoughts.

In this episode we learned that: 1) Coach Beard has a dark other life outside of his professional life 2) That he said I Love You to his GF and she didn't respond in kind 3) He is looking for love everywhere, anywhere, to where he is trying to find self destructive hookups with femme fatales 4) He is suicidal and trying to resist voices in his head telling him to kill himself., this parallels Ted's own father dying by suicide. 5) Beard plays around with finding religion again "Christchurch story" and the hula hoop scene

So while this episode was a bit of a bottle episode as it were, it was very clearly tying into the overall mental health theme of this season.

I enjoyed this episode a lot overall because it reminded me a lot of this old TV show Louie and how Louie would kind of walk around and bad stuff would just happen to him all over and Louie would just have to take it and process it all. I enjoyed the cinematography, the shot of the 'pointy building' and the big Blue Moons was really cool.

Coach Beard is also a really funny clever character with great comebacks to insults and I had such a laugh at his scene with the desk clerk.

I don't think this episode was shark jumpy because it was character/plot related and because if you consider it like a Bonus Short Movie about Coach Beard and next week will be all about the main plot its really good.

Gets better with every watch

[katmc86 · 7/10 · 6 November 2021]

The first time I watched this episode, I was left a little bewildered-as it was such a departure from all other episodes. And I admittedly didn't really enjoy it. However, I've since watched it a couple more times and found it's grown on me.

Throughout the series, Coach Beard is portrayed as a simple, one-word man, but this episode digs deeper into his character and we find that he is a far more complex character. Instead of being easy going and able to brush things off, we learn that Beard is also going through his own trials and struggling with his own tribulations - same as all the other characters.

Beard is a phenomenal character whose few, well placed and well delivered lines add so much to every episode. I enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about him.

Pointless episode

[catchthesmokeinc · 1/10 · 18 September 2021]

This was the first episode of the series that I absolutely hated. Way to stretch a 5 minute idea into an entire episode to stretch out the season length. This was drivel. I could not have disliked this anymore than I did. I liked this character a lot before this episode, now I don't.

Viewers need to think here

[uajx · 9/10 · 17 September 2021]

If you are watching this show for a feel good football story, where they come back and win a Title, then you are watching the wrong show. It's episodes like this one that win awards for writing and performance. Hunt was brilliant here.

Just not that into it

[rachellaray · 6/10 · 17 September 2021]

"Are you there God? It's me Margaret's son." Loved that reference. Other than that, felt incongruous. I get it was apparently wonderful unto itself, homage to this and that... but I'm watching a series, one that up till now has given me what I was anticipating. I thought I enjoyed spontaneity, but apparently not. I want my 'yay' fix damn you!!

Feels like a bad dream

[theisjj · 5/10 · 17 September 2021]

This episode doesn't fit with the 18 episodes that come before it. It feels like a bad dream, the episode focuses on one character and it is as disconnected as a dream.... I assume it is just a filler episode that serves no purpose other than to fill time.

Ultimately it was watchable so it is a 5.... Basically an F.

This is surprisingly amazing!

[rajibalam-06798 · 10/10 · 17 September 2021]

One of the best episodes of the whole series. People might complain about it, but this was one of the funniest, saddest, most developing episodes of any series to be honest. This episode is so many things at the same time, it's mind blowing. Coach Beard is such an interesting character and this episode adds much depth to him. We can relate to him, we feel for him, we root for him. This episode delivers that trademark wholesome Ted Lasso feelings without Ted Lass himself.

Disappointing After The Previous Episode

[ljcope · 6/10 · 17 September 2021]

Given the previous episode was so jam packed with emotion and growth between particular characters it was a let down to watch this, after Ted's break down and Roy's embrace watching this episode really let it down. After watching Coach Bead walk away so defeated we really wanted an episode that cracked open the emotional shell of the character, but instead we got glimpses of it but nothing of substance.

We didn't even witness the style that the show is built off instead they tried a little to hard to achieve something different for a character that just need to open up.

Godawful.

[seantheaussie · 1/10 · 18 September 2021]

While it contains Ted Lasso characters, it is absolutely nothing like a Ted Lasso episode. Was undoubtedly included due to a lost bet or as a practical joke.

One of the great standalone episodes

[bowmansarah-71823 · 10/10 · 17 September 2021]

Everything about this episode is rich and rewarding - the acting, script, cinematography, lighting, episodic nature, the pacing and subsequent dreamlike strangeness of the odyssey, the emotional payoff. Perfectly pitched and executed and a great homage to Martin Scorsese's 'After Hours'. With a few killer, hilarious lines. Anyone who's had a night or two like that - though not for a long time - will get it. Brilliant television.