‘Ted Lasso’ Doubles Down on Its Most Infuriating Storyline

Apple TV Sam and Diane, Ross and Rachel, Pam and Jim, Nick and Jess. Every decade has a memorable sitcom will-they-won’t-they that goes through various stages of yearning, getting together, breaking up, and reuniting. It is a tried-and-tested formula that, if timed right, will have audiences cheering at significant milestones—like first kisses—as if their team has just scored. Unfortunately, Ted Lasso fails to capitalize on its previous romantic momentum and comes up short in this…