Nate's arc in Ted Lasso
- Starts as a kit man.
- Is star struck by the new Coach.
- Ted Lasso is in Celebristan, beyond mimetic rivalry.
- Lasso appoints Nate to coaching staff.
- Degree of separation reduces. Part of same Freshmanistan now.
- Mimetic rivalry begins.
- Rivalry is with not just Lasso, but also other coaches, including Roy Kent.
- Kisses Keeley to prove to himself that he belongs there.
- Attempts to make the Lasso, the American outsider, the scapegoat.
- Scapegoat mechanism fails.
- Lasso remains main character.
- Nate leaves as he can’t win mimetic rivalry.
- New season starts with both at same footing. Let’s watch what the new season brings.
To understand the show and appreciate it more, read Wanting by Luke Burgis.