Do you believe Nate Shelley deserved a second chance? That he did the work to earn everyone’s forgiveness? Your answer probably says a lot about how you felt about Ted Lasso Season 3 — up to and including Wednesday’s finale, which saw a teary-eyed Nate apologize to Ted, and eventually reclaim his position as AFC Richmond’s assistant coach… under new head coach Roy Kent.
A Look into Forgiveness
Following the release of the Emmy-winning comedy’s last episode (for now, at least), portrayer Nick Mohammed shared a 2,200-word defense of the Wonder Kid’s trajectory, arguing that Nate’s polarizing storyline wasn’t about redemption at all. Instead, it was about catharsis and our capacity for forgiveness.
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Mohammed explained, “To an extent redemption is in the eye of the beholder, and as far as Nate’s story is concerned, it’s more a look into our capacity for forgiveness. For some, there’s nothing Nate can do to redeem himself — what he did at the end of Season 2 simply crossed too much of a line. But for others, he will have done enough. Neither interpretation is right or wrong, but the challenge of Season 3 with Nate was to make people question – even if just for a split second – their judgment at the end of Season 2.”
The Difficulty of Forgiving Nate
According to Mohammed, forgiving Nate is difficult because we believed in him from the start. While we readily buy into a redemption story for characters we initially dislike, Nate was never in that category. We rooted for him right from the beginning. Mohammed pointed out that other characters, such as Rebecca, Jamie, Colin, Isaac, and even Higgins, made questionable choices in Season 1 — choices that could be argued to be just as bad as Nate’s actions in Season 2. However, our capacity and desire to forgive them aren’t as strong as our desire to judge.
Unseen Depths and Mirrored Scenes
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Mohammed highlighted that much of Nate’s story in Season 3 was deliberately unseen, unscripted, or dialogue-free. He drew attention to a pivotal scene in the 10th episode where Nate confronted his father about never offering him positive reinforcement. In that scene, Mohammed asked Jason Sudeikis to be in his eye line, symbolizing that the words Nate aimed at Ted in Season 2 were actually intended for his father. This confrontation with his father represents the start of a healing process for Nate, although it’s important to note that they don’t hug or fully reconcile.
Nate’s Redemption
In the eyes of Mohammed, Nate’s redemption was hinted at from the beginning. The first time we see Nate in Rupert’s office was almost a direct parallel to when Anakin visits Emperor Palpatine’s throne room in Return of the Jedi, suggesting that Nate would eventually find redemption. However, it’s essential to note that Nate’s journey wasn’t about fixing his relationship with his father but rather about growth and healing.
Final Thoughts
Nick Mohammed’s defense of Nate’s Season 3 arc invites viewers to reflect on their capacity for forgiveness. Nate’s journey in Ted Lasso shows us that redemption is subjective and that forgiveness is a complex and personal process. As the season concluded, Nate’s tearful apology to Ted and his reinstatement as assistant coach under Roy Kent left viewers to ponder whether he had done enough to earn forgiveness. Ultimately, it’s up to each individual to decide. But what do you think? Share your thoughts on Nate’s Season 3 arc and whether you believe he deserved a second chance.
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