One of the stars of Ted Lasso has revealed what the eponymous coach’s homemade biscuits actually taste like, and it’s not exactly what fans might expect. The biscuits were a focal point of the Apple TV+ show’s first season, often used as a sort of olive branch from Ted to AFC Richmond owner, Rebecca Welton. The cookies continue to feature in season 2, which premiered on July 23, but what do they actually taste like?
In many ways, Ted’s biscuits have become a symbol of the character’s overall persona – someone who is willing to go the extra mile in the interest of simple human connection. The series has become a surprise hit for Apple, largely because of its unique brand of unironic optimism, which begins with the positive energy of Ted himself. Ted Lasso certainly has its sillier moments as well, but it’s succeeded so far more on the merits of its character dynamics and writing than from its actual jokes.
But what do Ted Lasso’s biscuits actually taste like? In a recent exclusive interview with Screen Rant, season 2 cast addition, Sarah Niles, revealed the answer. Niles said that, as a fan of shortbread biscuits (the particular type made by Ted in the show), she was excited when she learned that her character, a sports psychologist named Sharon, was going to eat some of Ted’s biscuits in the series. Unfortunately, the biscuits didn’t quite live up to Niles’ expectations. Read her full quote below:
“Gosh, I like shortbread biscuits. I'm not gonna lie. And I saw the way Hannah [Waddingham, who plays Rebecca,] ate those biscuits. And I was like, "Mmm..."
When I got the chance and I read in the script that I'm gonna eat these biscuits, I go, "Yeah, they're gonna be good." It was like cardboard. They were so bad. I said to Jason, "Did you make these?" He's like, "Hell no, I didn't make these biscuits." They're so bad. I'm glad that my character doesn't like sugar.
Like many parts of the movie and TV industry, the truth about Ted Lasso’s biscuits proves it isn’t quite as glamorous as it looks from the outside. Of course, it makes sense that the biscuits wouldn’t be much more than, as Niles says, cardboard. The only important thing for the show is that they look real, and that the characters at AFC Richmond appear to love them – something that might be harder to sell as an actor than some fans may have thought.
Fortunately, Ted’s biscuits seem to still be delicious in the context of the show, which is once again earning high praise after its season 2 premiere. With a growing cast of compelling characters and writing that’s just as sharp as season 1, at least so far, it seems like Apple TV+ finally has a true hit on their hands. And with lots more to come in season 2, it should be a fun ride. New episodes of Ted Lasso season 2 air every Friday on Apple TV+.