7 Reasons Nate Is Heading For Cringiest Failure Possible in Ted Lasso S3
Ted Lasso's Season 3 premiere established Nate Shelley as the season's main antagonist. And it gave at least seven reasons why he is headed for a disastrous arc finale.
Nate Is Rude
Nate is the bully of the show. After becoming the coach of West Ham United, Nate has become increasingly rude and cruel to his employees. Almost all of his dialogue seems to consist of yelling at people and humiliating them. Such an attitude certainly paves the way for Nate's failure this season.
Nate and Press
Nate seems obsessed with the press and what it has to say about him, his team, and his rivals. He is simply incapable of talking to the press calmly and facing the criticism reporters might throw his way. Such a dangerous tendency clearly comes from low self-esteem and can easily become the reason for his public humiliation.
Relationship With Rupert
Rupert Mannion is the only person on the show who is more of a bully than Nate. What is more, he never feels remorse for his actions. His bad influence and the pressure he puts on employees are bound to play a tragic role in Nate's career.
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Low Self-esteem
Nate may act like an overly confident coach, but deep down he still struggles to believe in himself. He is constantly looking for praise and validation, and that has never helped anyone win.
Fear of Failure
Nate's biggest fear is losing, whether it is at a game or in any life situation. His past, which he sees as one big failure, has made him feel like West Ham is his only chance to win. And such a never-lose approach is a dangerous way to either coach a team or just live.
Father Issues
Season 3 reminded viewers that Nate struggles with his father's approval. The way he depends on it but can never get it is the root of most of his problems. Instead of dealing with his own issues, Nate does everything he can to get his father's praise, which is a recipe for failure.
Being the Antagonist
The main reason why Nate is destined for the worst possible failure in Season 3 is the fact that he serves as a rival to the show's protagonist, Ted Lasso. Ted has proven more than once that his method of kindness and self-development is the best way to lead, and Nate clearly has nothing to counter that.