Did ‘Ted Lasso’ Answer Rebecca’s Psychic Mystery in Episode 6?
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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers through Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 6, “Sunflowers.”]
Ted Lasso went international as AFC Richmond visited Amsterdam for a “friendly” match against the Dutch. While the game was low stakes and a loss for the Greyhounds, it was a possible win for owner Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham), who may have cracked the code when it comes to her psychic mystery in Season 3.
As fans will recall, after a session with her mother’s psychic, Rebecca was told she’d find love and become a mother, and it would involve a green matchbook, her being drenched, and upside down, but safe. Well, it would appear that some of these things came true when she met a Dutch man while walking the streets of Amsterdam.
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Although his name was never revealed, the “Stranger” played by Matteo van der Grijn called out to her from his houseboat, acknowledging her beauty. But the moment distracted her from the incoming bikes, and she found herself tumbling into the canals from her perch on the bridge above. Swimming to the stranger when she surfaced, Rebecca lost her phone but found a connection with this man; he allowed her to use his home to take a shower and dry her clothes.
Reluctant at first to stay for any extended period of time, Rebecca became more relaxed and enjoyed dinner, drinks, and conversation with this man, with the two even dancing and singing together. When Rebecca was exploring his home, she happened across a little girl’s room and learned that he’s single after his ex-partner left him.
When this stranger realized Rebecca cut her foot during her tumble into the canal, he helped patch it up with his green first aid kit box. Needless to say, this stranger ticked a lot of boxes himself, like his potential to make Rebecca a mother with a child he already has, saving her from a scary situation where she happened to get drenched, and with the aid of something green.
While early hints teased the possibility of Sam (Toheeb Jimoh) being this future love in question, other viewers have been holding out hope for the boss to get together with coach Lasso (Jason Sudeikis), but could she end up with this stranger? Their chemistry was palpable through the screen and Rebecca’s carefree state was something we’ve rarely seen since the show’s debut.
It certainly seems like a strong possibility, but what do you think? Will Rebecca make a return to Amsterdam or be sought out by this stranger? Let us know in the comments section, below.
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It was one of the best episodes!. I thought the chemistry between Rebecca and the Dutchman was palpable. I don’t think they slept together. She asked him “did we ?” He said no but I think his later “yes” referred to the overwhelming connection they felt—not sex. And I think the prophecy of being a mother could be fulfilled by the little girl’s room she discovered on the houseboat. I also loved the storyline with Roy Kent and Jamie Tartt with Jamie sharing his love and memories of Amsterdam and teaching Roy how to ride a bike.
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I thought when Rebecca asked the beautiful Dutch Man “did we?” and he answered “no” and they kissed and she left, that when he said “yes we did”, he meant fall in love!
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Sassy, Rebecca's close friend, has already slept with Ted and she told him he was a hot mess (what were her exact words?) and that he needed time to process his divorce. Why would Rebecca take on Ted at the stage he's in? She's just finding her own joy! Love this show, love your article.
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I think the season will end with Ted going back home to Kansas to reunite with his wife and son.
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So….first I thought the episode was really well written and acted…the best scenes were with Rebecca and the Dutchman…it really made me feel the romance and believe in love.
I think the Dutchman may find Rebecca in the public media…if he reads the paper, or goes to the local pub and sees the image of her on TV…he can definitely look her up. And on the other hand…he may appear in the media for something he owns or is involved in…and she may see him..just so exciting to speculate!
So maybe he is not just your ordinary, boat living Dutchman…maybe he owns a football league..or knows someone in the business…I just think he is more than he appears to be….which could be anything since we have no facts to go on. But I do hope that whatever he is involved in, it does not clash with Rebecca’s life…they had a magical night, and I hope it leads to a wonderful life.
When I first thought of the Mother reference, I thought Rebecca would meet someone who has a child already…so seeing the daughter’s room really solidifies that thought for me.
And about Ted…I agree with another viewer..I think that Ted and his wife will..or may..get back together..😊
Can’t wait until the next episode drops!
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I hope she does hook up with the unnamed Dutchman!
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Oh boy.
I do hope that all of you commenting that Rebecca and Dutch man "hooked up" and she's "knocked up" are very, very young. This show is not mysterious. You don't have to guess whether characters go to bed together. You see it. Rebecca passed out on the sofa, he covered her up, and he went into his room to sleep. She's not getting pregnant--she can't and that's confirmed by the visit to the fertility doctor (though, the omission for me was that all fertility doctors would immediately have tried to push "donor eggs" on a woman that age, but I digress).
Nope, the "you'll have a family" prediction obviously refers to meeting a man who has a child, and becoming a family with him and his child.
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Rebecca is Ted's boss. They should not get together unless he no longer works for her.
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I initially thought Ted and Rebecca would get back together, but I really think he will go back home after they "win the whole ---- thing." When Sassy called Rebecca, she said she felt a fullness in her belly, so she knew something was going on. Even though the doctor told her she couldn't get pregnant, they never said why. He also mentioned how stressful her job is. I think she finally relaxed enough to get knocked up by the Dutch man. She said she would always remember him. I don't think they'll end up together, but I think he was exactly what she needed (and we know he's capable of making a baby!). I might be wrong about that since the psychic said she would have a family. That could be mom and baby or Rebecca and his family. I would be happy either way!
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With each new episode my fingers are crossed for Rebecca and the Dutch man to reconnect. THEN hopefully the ex military beautiful man will be beside Rebecca when she next comes in contact with Rupert.
Also I’m thinking perhaps Bex will pull something Rupert doesn’t see coming!
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She did, in the sense that she likely met her very important person. Not great to ruin that with a first meeting sex.
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She also didn't have sex with the Dutch man. That's not what he meant by "yes we did."
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I hope so. His face is so pained. What of Coach Beard then, will he stay in the UK?
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I know. I loved how the show defies boring expectations, like just b/c R and T are both single and age-appropriate, they'll get together? Nope. That's why the Rebecca-Sam fling was so cool. They are intellectual, cerebral equals, just too far apart in life experience/stages.
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"Ted and Rebecca would get back together,"
They were never together. Are you watching the same show?
And, no, Rebecca cannot "get knocked up." She's too old and the doctor confirmed that her tests showed she's not fertile.
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"When I first thought of the Mother reference, I thought Rebecca would meet someone who has a child already"
Same. Didn't the psychic say "You'll have a family" first? Maybe she then said, "You'll be a mother" and that's when Rebecca reacted angrily. I can't recall the connection with the matchbook.
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Yes, of course. He put her to bed on the sofa and went into his room. His later comment to himself to me meant the connection, that they did "make love" in a non-sexual way.
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Thinking the Dutchman is a chef and/or food critic & ends up at Sam’s restaurant. But no matter what, yea this guy is the guy that returns her to who she was pre Rupert, as Sissy described her a season or two ago; fun, laughing, singing.
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I thought it was a great episode. Really well written. Excited for the next episode and hope they’re working on season 4.
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Pregnant.
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At the end of the episode Rebecca asks the Dutchman before leaving, “Did we…?” He doesn’t answer, but once she’s gone he says to himself, “we did.” As viewers, we didn’t actually see them do IT, so what really happened? There were quite a few drinks before dinner, and a lot of wine with dinner, which can cause memory loss. Rebecca also recently saw her doctor to determine if she could have children, and assuming from the look on her face when he called back with results, the answer is no. BUT, doctors and test results can sometimes be wrong. So, my intuition tells me this: if Rebecca and the Dutchman did IT, she becomes pregnant and the psychic was pretty spot on in many respects - except, I can’t predict if Rebecca will seek out the Dutchman to tell him, or if he will come looking for her and find out that way. Rebecca and Ted sleeping together wouldn’t be a good thing. It seems their chemistry is more platonic. What does everyone else think?
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Totally agree. There was never anything romantic between then and no chemistry either so I don't understand why people ever thought they would end up together... The Dutch stranger perfect for her!!!
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I think the “did we” and his quiet response was in reference to their connection, not sex. She clearly fell asleep and he went to his room…he didn’t strike me as the type who’d want a woman to forget or not know.
Definitely NO to Ted.
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Rebecca ends up pregnant by the Dutchman, and he starts working at Sams restaurant ( don’t know his position there) and the psychics visions all come together. The green matches, the baby, the love…. Or no baby but the Dutchman’s daughter becomes her step daughter hence the prophecy still turning out true… excited!!!
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While I found the encounter between Rebecca and the handsome Dutchman quite romantic and compelling, I found the ending a little disturbing. She asked him “did we?” He answered no… But then later said “we did” after she left. Does that mean he took advantage of her when she was passed out on the couch? Left me feeling uncomfortable.
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I took the “we did” to mean they connected on an emotional soul level.
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Dutchmans “we did” acknowledges that a mysterious, deeper connection than sex happened between the two of them.
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I’m projecting here: I think she got lucky.
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It’s not lucky if you don’t remember it! Lol🫢
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I think Rebecca and the Dutchman did sleep together, but he told her they did not because it’s rather insulting for her not to remember if they did and he’s hurt that she does not know. It’s doubtful to me that she will be pregnant. It’s more likely that Rebecca and the Dutchman will meet again and the mother reference is because of the child he already has. As for Rebecca and Ted, ew, never. Just friends. Rest of the episode was fantastic too!
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