Ted Lasso continues to fumble most of its female leads

The episode, titled "Riches of Embarrassment," delivers a series of romantic reversals that diverge from the show’s usual tone. The surprise comes as the installment continues a pattern critics say undermines the series’ female characters. Decider’s recap frames the moment as a matter of delivery – “It’s Not What You Say, But How You Say It.” Vulture and The New York Times both focus on the episode’s romantic twists, using the headlines “Riches of Embarrassment” and “Romantic Reversals” respectively.

Forbes notes the exact drop time for the week’s episode. Club directly calls the show’s handling of its female leads a fumble, marking the criticism as a recurring theme. The criticism aligns with earlier seasons where audiences noted similar gaps.

Viewers who follow the series are left questioning how the narrative will treat its women in upcoming chapters. The production team faces pressure to adjust character arcs before the next episode. The next scheduled release will reveal whether the pattern persists, giving fans and critics a new data point.