Ted Lasso has a woke score of 60/100, which means it is mixed, with noticeable woke elements. Ted Lasso follows an American college football coach hired to manage a struggling English soccer team despite having zero soccer experience. He wins over cynical players and staff through relentless optimism, kindness, and a "believe" mentality across three seasons of comedy-drama. Season 3 adds more visible storylines around a gay player coming out, a bisexual female character’s romance, a Nigerian player’s racism and immigration experiences, and light critiques of political rhetoric and corporate sponsors.

Is there DEI in Ted Lasso?

The biggest factors in our score are Identity-driven story themes, Representation / casting choices, Anti-woke backlash / 'too woke' complaints. Ted Lasso, an American football coach, moves to England when he's hired to manage a soccer team—despite having no experience. With cynical players and a doubtful town, will he get them to see the Ted Lasso Way?

TV Show review

Ted Lasso

Woke Score

60/ 100

Lower is better

ComedyDrama

Release Date: August 14, 2020
Age Rating: TV-MA
Runtime: N/A
TV Status: Returning Series

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Where to Watch

United States · Last checked 5/13/2026

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Apple TV

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Factors & Ratings

These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Ted Lasso.

Representation / casting choices

Diverse international cast (Nigerian, Indian, and other players) fits a real London Premier League team naturally. Season 3 gives prominent, audience-visible arcs to three LGBTQ+ characters (gay player’s coming out and team acceptance, gay journalist, bisexual woman’s romance), adding clear queer emphasis.

48 / 100

Political / ideological dialogue

Occasional in season 3, including a player criticizing an anti-immigrant politician and exploitative sponsor. No extended lectures or dominant ideological monologues.

32 / 100

Identity-driven story themes

Season 3 centers coming-out stories, homophobia in sports, racism, and immigration alongside mental health. Earlier seasons focus more on universal personal growth; later ones make identity elements more explicit and noticeable.

52 / 100

Institutional / cultural critique

Shows toxic masculinity and homophobia as personal and team obstacles overcome by support and kindness. Light nods to political rhetoric and corporate issues via character actions, but framed as individual redemption rather than systemic activist critique.

Ted Lasso

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