Watching the first episode of Season 3 of "Ted Lasso" feels like I'm back in the spring semester of my senior year of college. No, I wasn't in the athletic department (except for the quad games), but from the first few seconds of the season, Bill Lawrence's series emits a finality.

In a way, the character of Ted Russo seems to be asking himself the same question I am asking of "The Mandalorian" Season 3: "What is it that I want to do? Fortunately, Lawrence and writer/executive producer Jason Sudeikis (who also happens to play the protagonist's coach) know exactly where they are going.

This third act of "Ted Russo," in which Russo's AFC Richmond team returns to the Premier League after winning promotion in the previous season's finale, has consistently struck me throughout the four episodes Apple has released for critics so far

"The team's first season in the Premier League was a great success.

So, in this "Ted Russo" Season 3 review, I will explain, without spoilers, all the things I like about this season. Because it wouldn't be "Ted Lasso" without its bittersweet moments. [The more the actors, writers, and viewers understand the characters, the more the creators understand what they're working on, and the more the fans like what they're seeing. The only problem, of course, is if the series drags on too long and the return on investment is disappointing. Ted Russo's staff seems to be well aware of the above.

For example, Sudeikis is much more comfortable as Lasso, especially immersed in the character's existential sadness. Ted Russo is known primarily for his humor and charm, but this season has given the star plenty of time to flesh out his more somber side.

Brett Goldstein, everyone's favorite grumpy footballer-turned-coach's assistant, is perfect as ever as Roy Kent. But even here, Goldstein intersperses fleeting little lines of dialogue when personal issues come up, and the dialogue is still charming.

Meanwhile, Hannah Waddingham, as team owner Rebecca Welton, continues to deftly mix comedy and vulnerability. Admittedly, I would have liked to see more of Rebecca in the first four episodes, but that may just be because I am a fan of the character.

Juno Temple benefits more than anyone else in the new season as Keely's new PR firm generates a lot for her. Having this character in a boss-like role creates an interesting situation.

As for the other members of the team. Only Jamie Tart (Phil Dunster) really seems to get enough action, but that's always the case. Also, you should see his hair. It's inherently funny on a laugh-out-loud level.

One of his teammates has something of a burgeoning story line. Ted Russo's writers room would handle it well.

AFC Richmond recently moved to the Premier League and really shouldn't have a chance to do well. Somehow, however, all is not bleak for the followers of Nelson Lord.

While it's hard to say how, the writers have found a way to give the Greyhounds a chance. It's a little goofy, but it's done well enough, and it ignites other concerns within the team, so that by the end of the fourth episode, I'm no longer concerned about it.

All in all, in the words of Radiohead, everything is in the right place. And everything creates just the right amount of drama--even if some details are frustratingly left unexplained.

I wanted to have seen every episode of this season by now, but I'm actually convinced by the fact that I haven't yet. As I've said before: the series should end with "Ted Rathbone" Season 3. I hope this "Ted Russow" Season 3 review will convey that.

Right now, all the gossip is about spin-offs of the characters. And, not knowing how the season ended, I can't imagine who or what they will be. I hope they avoid a spinoff, but even after watching the next eight episodes, I find it hard to say, "No more Roy Kent."