Another standout episode from this show. Zava getting thrown into the mix added a new dynamic to the team we haven't see before and some good humor (especially subtle humor from Ted) that comes from his presence. I have to say, I don't like how he's changing the team dynamic. His presence compliments the themes of the show well. Success on the pitch is great but what we really care about is the team camaraderie and Zava has completely shifted that to feel less like a team and more like a one-man show. The players look up to him like a god and it's not the dynamic I want out of this team (except for Jamie, who has easily become one of my favorite characters). I don't want Richmond to succeed if they're not going to do it together, only this show could get away with something like that so well. This episode had more great moments between Roy and Jamie as well which I am absolutely loving, we're seeing their relationship go on a nice arc from where they were in season 1. Roy is also starting to open up more and more with the other coaches and let loose, which is fun to see and leads to some really funny moments. This also had some heartbreaking stuff with Ted, and what goes down in this episode retroactively puts so much more weight to his dialogue about therapists and the couples counselor from last season. Sad Ted = sad me, just plain and simple. I hate to see him upset but the emotion hits every time. There is something to be said about Ted allowing Zava to be a selfish player when he wouldn't stand for it with Jamie in season 1, but I think the stuff with is ex-wife is distracting him and he's letting the team operate in autopilot. Ted has also learned the importance of winning in this league, but I still don't think he would be standing for the selfishness of Zava if he had the emotional capacity to do something about it, but instead this stuff with his ex-wife is understandably taking up all of his mental space. I'm not sure if that was intentional, but I think it works really well regardless. Lastly, this was the second episode in a row we got none to very little of Nate, so the balance is starting to feel somewhat off, but I'm not worried at all and have no doubt we'll get enough of him as the season progresses.
Review by Justin NumerickBlockedParent2023-03-30T13:54:29Z
Another standout episode from this show. Zava getting thrown into the mix added a new dynamic to the team we haven't see before and some good humor (especially subtle humor from Ted) that comes from his presence. I have to say, I don't like how he's changing the team dynamic. His presence compliments the themes of the show well. Success on the pitch is great but what we really care about is the team camaraderie and Zava has completely shifted that to feel less like a team and more like a one-man show. The players look up to him like a god and it's not the dynamic I want out of this team (except for Jamie, who has easily become one of my favorite characters). I don't want Richmond to succeed if they're not going to do it together, only this show could get away with something like that so well. This episode had more great moments between Roy and Jamie as well which I am absolutely loving, we're seeing their relationship go on a nice arc from where they were in season 1. Roy is also starting to open up more and more with the other coaches and let loose, which is fun to see and leads to some really funny moments. This also had some heartbreaking stuff with Ted, and what goes down in this episode retroactively puts so much more weight to his dialogue about therapists and the couples counselor from last season. Sad Ted = sad me, just plain and simple. I hate to see him upset but the emotion hits every time. There is something to be said about Ted allowing Zava to be a selfish player when he wouldn't stand for it with Jamie in season 1, but I think the stuff with is ex-wife is distracting him and he's letting the team operate in autopilot. Ted has also learned the importance of winning in this league, but I still don't think he would be standing for the selfishness of Zava if he had the emotional capacity to do something about it, but instead this stuff with his ex-wife is understandably taking up all of his mental space. I'm not sure if that was intentional, but I think it works really well regardless. Lastly, this was the second episode in a row we got none to very little of Nate, so the balance is starting to feel somewhat off, but I'm not worried at all and have no doubt we'll get enough of him as the season progresses.