Across both the 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards and the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, the beloved television series Ted Lasso picked up an impressive seven awards in total. From the recognition of the show's outstanding actors and actresses to the show itself and everything that went into it behind the scenes, Ted Lasso has gone from being a surprise package to fully deserving all of the plaudits and recognition that it has received.
Ted Lasso dominated the categories for actors and actresses in terms of the nominees, with some missing out and the show still having three winners in these categories. Ted Lasso's performance at the 2021 Emmys has to be seen as a huge success, and everyone involved will be looking to next year to continue in the same vein.
7 Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series
Given the popularity of Ted Lasso, the show winning the Emmy award for "Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series" comes as no real surprise. Every single actor and actress has made their role their own, whether in a funny, charming, or despicable way.
The casting director Theo Park, under advisement from Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt, and others, assembled an exceptional cast across the board, with her admitting that the AFC Richmond player character roles only went to actors who could already play football, as well as being good actors in their own right.
6 Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Comedy Series
Editor A.J. Catoline helped Ted Lasso pick up an Emmy for "Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Comedy Series" at the Creative Arts Emmys, for his work on the final episode of season one, "The Hope That Kills You".
In what was arguably one of the most emotional episodes of the entire first series, with the culmination of all of the season's events and storylines, the dressing room scene after the game was both sad and inspiring, with Ted's speech, with the camera-work picking up everyone's emotions perfectly.
5 Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series - Brett Goldstein
Roy Kent may have been on his last legs as a footballer in the first season, but as a character who only knows how to be angry, he is one of the most entertaining support characters in recent television history.
From the anger and aggression both on and off the pitch to the obscene hilarity that comes with his excessive swearing, Roy Kent could not be further from the personality of the actor responsible for the character, Brett Goldstein. Along with Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt, Brett is another actor who not only played a pivotal role in the series but also helped to write and contribute to the success story that is Ted Lasso. Brett beat fellow nominated Ted Lasso co-stars to win this award, from Nathan Shelley's Nick Mohammed and Beard's Brendan Hunt to Jeremy Swift, who plays Leslie Higgins.
4 Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation
Re-Recording Mixers Ryan Kennedy and Sean Byrne, along with David Lascelles, the Production Mixer, saw to it that Ted Lasso would end up winning an Emmy for "Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series."
Once again it was behind-the-scenes work that went into the breathtaking episode "The Hope That Kills You" that was widely recognized and appreciated, with so many different moving parts piecing together to make an exceptional episode within an exceptional television show.
3 Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series - Hannah Waddingham
Known mostly for her theatre work and role in Game of Thrones as "the Shame Nun" Septa Unella, Hannah Waddingham has been spectacular in her role as Rebecca Welton. From being a scheming antagonist in the first series to become a true member of the AFC Richmond collective, Hannah has been consistent in delivering a powerful performance that depicts Rebecca as an equally powerful character.
Rebecca's character is arguably one of the more serious characters in the show but is a vital piece to the entire jigsaw that is Ted Lasso. Juno Temple who plays Keeley Jones was also nominated but was ultimately beaten by her co-star.
2 Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series - Jason Sudeikis
Naturally, the titular character Ted Lasso was always going to be among the Emmy winners for the show. With Jason Sudeikis being a driving force behind the whole series, beyond just the character, Ted Lasso the person captured hearts and minds all over the world, ultimately meaning that the show would do the same.
Jason's performances as Ted have moved towards a more even split between comedic and dramatic acting as the second season has been progressing, but everything that Jason Sudeikis did in the first season as Ted Lasso was undeniably well worthy of picking up an Emmy for "Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series".
1 Outstanding Comedy Series
With Ted Lasso picking up three of the four Emmys for leading and supporting actors and actresses in a comedy series, it was inevitable that Ted Lasso would also pick up the main award for "Outstanding Comedy Series". Everything from the writing, production, and casting to the exceptional delivery from the actors and actresses, has brought this ambitious idea to life and made people think differently about television series that focuses on sports in such a way.
From featuring scenarios within football matches and the general hooliganism surrounding football supporters, all the way to dealing with real topics, invoking sadness, joy and every other emotion under the sun, Ted Lasso truly is for everyone to enjoy. While it will arguably be tough to top the first season and pick up future awards, Ted Lasso certainly went from being a surprise package to being a big-time player in the world of television.