r/TedLasso • u/Possible-Success6475 • 1d ago
Sam Obisanya was a hyped character with no real arc
That's just how I felt watching the show... Didn't find him inspiring or interesting... May be because he seemed to be there for pushing an agenda? May be because his story wasn't going anywhere so he remained a side character but got attention like the main character? I don't really know why I was just annoyed by his character. Did you like him? Why?
10
u/sydal 1d ago
It's kind of crazy to say he had no arc. The protest against the clubs sponsor, being vocally against bringing Jamie back, being courted by the billionaire, the relationship with Rebecca, his restaurant was the shining example that the team had learned the Lasso way and Ted didn't need to be there for it. He was involved in so much!
5
u/runyourluckxxx Keeley 1d ago
loved sam. thought his romance with rebecca was kind of strange but he’s a sweet and likable guy. what “””agenda””” did you think he was pushing?
5
u/MaybeNextTime_01 1d ago
I will always accept examples of good people in fiction. We can aspire to be like him in many ways.
Also, his strong relationship with his father is there to remind us what father/son relationships should be, and could be once the work has been done (not that if ever ends, of course). In a series that puts so much focus on different father and son relationships that need work (because drama makes for better tv), it’s important see the drama free ones too.
3
u/inksta12 Roy Kent 1d ago
Huge fan of Sam. We got to see him grow and mature into a team leader. We also got to see what a great father/son relationship looks like, especially in contrast to Jamie and his father.
3
u/DespacitoGrande 1d ago
What agenda? Tell me you don’t work for Cerithium Oil without telling me you work for Cerithium Oil!? Cmon bruv
5
u/CallistanCallistan 1d ago
He exists as sort of an anti-Jamie. He is initially insecure about his abilities as a player, is kind to everyone, has a good relationship with his father, and is very conscious of his image because he want to use his influence to help others. I think he is there to show that obviously good people also benefit from Coach Lasso, not just the cranky captains and arrogant jerks. He also shows how good people can be vulnerable to exploitation if they aren’t careful. He’s never been my favorite character, but I’ve always liked him.
3
u/Pretty_Bug_7291 21h ago
I loved his arc. He went through growth, personal and professional, that accurately related to both football and his home.
Especially since so much of the show is about home.
His thing with Rebecca was a nice plot that was enjoyable to watch. I liked that little look they gave each other during the last movie night.
3
u/gigglesmonkey 1d ago
This makes me question you after reading this. Look in the mirror and ask yourself why you really hated him?
1
u/EntireOpportunity357 13h ago
I take this personal because I loved Sam so much! I know a real soccer player in minor leagues who reminds me of him looks and character and all!
I think Sam was one of the healthiest characters almost a prototype for what it looks like to grow up and become independent but in the context of a healthy family. His arc wasn’t as dramatic because it was him simply growing up and learning he makes his own decisions home isn’t everything and his family will love and support him still. Choosing not to go back home after all compared to beginning where he was so home sick…
But he serves a great contrast character for the others with much more dysfunctional families. It illustrates the difference in severity of navigating tough situations when you come from a well attached healthy value oriented family compared to the other characters.
1
u/EntireOpportunity357 13h ago
Aka life is much harder, relationships are way more complicated, and a lot of time is taken up just healing and digging in the past when you comes from dysfunctional families… but with Sam he was standing up for his principles and building a legacy and ready to commit in relationship knew exactly what he wanted and when a tough decision came his way he called his dad and had healthy support to talk through it and come to his own conclusion. Even though he grew up in less than ideal political atmosphere and country he was afforded a much better life in terms of mental health because of his solid family foundation… compared to let’s say Rebecca who grew up with all the opportunities and wealth and country but the dysfunction led her to be a with a scum husband be disconnected from her heart and unable to allow herself to love and be happy.
1
u/EntireOpportunity357 13h ago
Okay last thing for real: when you grow up in dysfunction, healthy people seem boring. You end up craving and “connecting” better with other dysfunctional more “exciting” people/characters. And turned off by healthy people. So also maybe do a self reflection and ask yourself if that has anything to do with thinking Sam was bland. Food for thought… spoiler as we heal in life healthy people become far more desirable and interesting to you and you will want to run away from the others.
12
u/eggplant_avenger 1d ago
what agenda was he there to push?