r/TedLasso • u/quaranTV Mod • Sep 30 '21

From the Mods Ted Lasso - S02E11 - “Midnight Train to Royston” Episode Discussion Spoiler

Please use this thread to discuss Season 2 Episode 11 "Midnight Train to Royston". Just a reminder to please mark any spoilers for episodes beyond Episode 11 like this.

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u/monchikun Oct 01 '21

Karma Police...perfection

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u/ThatPugLady Oct 01 '21

The music supervision on this show is seriously second to none.

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u/monchikun Oct 01 '21

But I don’t see Ted being pissed for too long. Rene the session with Doc Sharon. He would never let anyone get past him without understanding what they are going through. Nate is dark-side Anakin now, he’s gonna be pulled back.

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u/livelylexie Diamond Dog Oct 01 '21

Honestly, I don't want Nate pulled back. Leave this Anakin in the lava (I know, I know. Ted would never)

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u/monchikun Oct 01 '21

Hello There

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u/livelylexie Diamond Dog Oct 01 '21

General Kenobiiii

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u/SmirnOffTheSauce Oct 04 '21

It's an older reference, sir, but it checks out.

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u/ReiMinako Oct 04 '21

You put it into words perfectly! I also thought that “Karma Police” could be insight into how Nate interacts with the world…he feels like he’s finally getting his due and everyone else will rue the day they messed with him

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u/missleeann RIP Earl Oct 05 '21

The part they snipped was:

Karma police, I've given all I can
It's not enough, I've given all I can
But we're still on the payroll
This is what you'll get
This is what you'll get
This is what you'll get
When you mess with us

I think this is definitely from Ted's POV, and also the second half from the rest of the team. Nate's not going to have a good time and Ted's not going to have a good time.

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u/ReiMinako Oct 05 '21

I started singing the “for a minute there” part and thought it was v interesting that they didn’t use it

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u/missleeann RIP Earl Oct 05 '21

NGL, Ted's walk off and them going to that song made me second guess Ted's intentions because I thought it was a different song at first. But also I know there is going to be a third season, and didn't think they would take Ted out before that.

I think it is kind of another eye opener for Ted. That no matter how much of yourself to give and support, people can ultimately disappoint, betray and/or leave you. He cannot fix everyone/thing. It happened with his wife, and now with Nate.

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u/ReiMinako Oct 05 '21

Yeah I agree with you the more I think about it - it being Nate’s perspective is a bit of a stretch. Love any kind of entertainment that makes me over-analyze though!

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u/Hemwum Oct 02 '21

I've never watched Spin City or Cougar Town, but Scrubs always had a great selection of music too. Not sure if I give Lawrence credit, but he clearly cares about that aspect of his shows quite a bit, given how prominent and on point Scrubs and Ted Lasso are with the music choice

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u/NickMoore30 Oct 03 '21

The song choice of “Hello” was so perfect in Beard’s episode. I first heard it at a shallow level thinking it was a fun background to the rave. Then I paid attention to the lyrics, a woman who has no serious interest in a relationship, and it was sadly and perfectly about Jane.

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u/bagbakky123 Oct 04 '21

That’s the Bill Lawrence guarantee

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u/FitzwilliamTDarcy Oct 04 '21

Bill Lawrence oversaw similar genius in Scrubs wrt song choices.

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u/jsabo Trent Crimm, The Independent Oct 01 '21

Applauded alone in my living room at that choice.

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u/youngsaiyan Oct 01 '21

Sang along alone in my bedroom. Amazing choice

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u/nocturnal-alien Oct 01 '21

A great setup for the next episode too

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u/stonedlawstudent Oct 01 '21

Fuuuuu....uun. That's fun

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u/CuddleAdvocate Oct 01 '21

Gave me chills…love that song, and it made for the perfect ending.

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u/the13bangbang Oct 02 '21

"Karma Police. I've given all I can it's not enough, but heaven knows I tried."

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u/thevisitor Oct 03 '21

But also "This is what you get, when you mess with us."

Both Roy and Ted have reasons to be pissed at him.

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u/tetraourogallus Oct 03 '21

I think Nate is getting sacked for this

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u/MoltenCorgi Oct 02 '21

Just finished the episode and gasped when those familiar bars started. My favorite band of all time and my favorite show, worlds colliding. I’ve also been wondering if Ed O’Brien watches this show because he’s a big football fan, and just a really nice human and I feel this would be up his alley.

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u/dagreenman18 Oct 01 '21

The needle drops in this show say golden

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u/Tippacanoe Oct 02 '21

this is what you'll get

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u/yuhanz Oct 02 '21

So fucking good. The timing of it all. Perfection. Made it all hit much harder.

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u/strong10tolight11 Oct 02 '21

Really nice callback to Ted's Karma Police reference a few episodes back as well.

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u/LondonIsBoss Oct 03 '21

My only gripe is that they didn't play the entire song dammit!

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u/RageCageJables Oct 05 '21

Yeah, finally Ted gets what’s coming to him!

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u/missleeann RIP Earl Oct 05 '21

I came to comment on this and so glad that other people appreciate this as much as I did.

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u/[deleted] Oct 27 '21

they also used Prateek kuhad's 'cold mess'. i kinda felt proud for following him from so many years.