Jamie Tartt doo - doo - doo - doo - doo - doo .
This week,Ted Lassoaired its penultimate episode, which means we’re unfortunately one step closer to saying goodbye to everyone’s (read: my) favorite dramedy.
The series dove headfirst into heavy topics and explored some incredible character arcs over its three-season run. But this week, the character that has everyone talking is Jamie Tartt, played by the one and onlyPhil Dunster.
For the fans out there, we know that Jamie started out as a self-absorbed, obnoxious star athlete. But he slowly transformed into one of the funniest, most dynamic, and thoughtful characters on the show. In this week’s episode, “Mom City,” we got an even closer look into his character as the team geared up to face Manchester City — Jamie’s old team.
In the beginning of the episode, Jamie seems pretty detached and melancholic. No one really knows why until Roy Kent has a chat (more like a yell) with him in the boot room. Jamie completely breaks down in a way that was somehow both heartbreaking and hilarious while Roy attempts to comfort him. This right here? Emmy-worthy.
When the team heads to Manchester, we begin to peel the Jamie onion even further — this time in an emotional scene with his mother. Jamie confides in her that since he decided not to “give a shit” about his abusive father, his motivation and sense of self has disappeared.
Also, a quick moment of appreciation for Jamie’s childhood bedroom, featuring Roy Kent and Keeley Jones. These three were just meant to be the best of friends.
When Richmond finally play their game against Man City, Jamie scans the crowd only to not find his father. There are plenty of angry fans, though, who are still resentful after Jamie’s departure from the team. Jamie starts the game a bit rocky, injuring himself and telling Ted he won’t continue. After a classic Lasso pep talk, he gets up again and plays the game of his life. The scene ends with him receiving standing ovations from both teams, and a surprise shot of his father, who is seemingly recovering in a rehab facility.
Let’s not forget about Pep Guardiola’s — Man City’sactualmanager — surprise guest appearance.
But I’m not the only one who was absolutely in awe of Phil’s performance as Jamie. Here are some tweets from fans after the episode that prove this man deserves an Emmy:
1.Firstly, the arc is absolutely chef’s kiss:
went from being # 1 public enemy to piddling babygirl jamie tartt character development is something so seriouspic.twitter.com/UTPdpmkJHb
2.I can’t believe I ever hated this character.
Jamie Tartt ’s salvation arc is so well done , it bumble my brain . Major props to the#TedLassowriters , and of course , to the incredible@phildunsterfor bringing this gem of a character reference to life.pic.twitter.com/dA6YnO5iry
3.Like, Season 1 Jamie is completely unrecognizable to me.
it ’s truly a will to the writing squad on Ted Lasso and@phildunsteramazing performance that Jamie Tartt lead from my least favourite fibre on the show in season 1 to one of my absolute favourites in time of year 3 . Take a bow sir!!! 💚 💜 #TedLasso#TedLassoSeason3#jamietarttpic.twitter.com / aNR8bJn2CO
4.Fangirl doesn’t even begin to cut it.
if you ’d severalise me during ted lasso s1 that i ’d stop up being a jamie tartt stan by s3 i would n’t have believed you . but the beautiful maturation of his character , and incredible acting by phil dunster have turned me into a fangirl . phil 100 % merit an emmy this yearpic.twitter.com/L64ALRBdlv
5.This scene was so relatable. I’m sure most of us broke down right alongside him.
do you guys empathize how fucking safe this was phil dunster you are fucking harebrained . the room he portrayed this equipment failure and how jamie describes his feelings with something mass think is so unrelated like.pic.twitter.com/dw2WFIJ3Zu
6.The conditioner comment? I get it, Jamie.
jamie tartt , you are everything . i literally mat up so see when i watched this . sometimes i just get so overwhelmed that i burst and i do n’t even know why.pic.twitter.com/vdB6DJQyXf
7.I would also like to have a breakdown in Roy Kent’s arms.
jamie tartt had a literally mental breakdown in roy kent ’s arms . it had me sob . please give phil dunster his well deserved emmy nomination . I ’m on my genu , begginghttps://t.co/Hd6Y4cUZDS
8.The way he manages to be both funny and distressed? How do you do it Phil??
I ’m deplorable I bonk this is a distressing bit for Jamie and all that but this was hilarious , Phil Dunster I fuck you so much . Where the piece of ass are my wings Roy 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 # TedLasso#TedLassoSeason3pic.twitter.com / nJrYASAxUg
9.Am I laughing? Am I crying? I don’t even know anymore.
despite the humourous tone towards the end this tantrum actually broke me like fucking it ’s heartbreaking#tedlassospoilerspic.twitter.com / IkP0s1K4T8
10.Mama’s boy Jamie will forever break me.
‼️#TedLasso#tedlassospoilers‼️ … this view broke me on so many stage , the long condition and current impact of the misuse jamie ’s suffer ( from even with his pa out of his aliveness now ) the constant questioning of his self worth!@phildunsterthe actor that you are!pic.twitter.com / byAzyPODRK
11.The stark contrast here is both so beautiful and painful.
IT ‘S BARELY 12AM AND I AM WEEPING OVER JAMIE TARTTT☹️pic.twitter.com/bGKuOhpWkA
12.I’d like to preemptively thank The Academy for this award.
Also , if@phildunsterdoesn’t hang-up an Emmy or Golden Globe for his ( literally ) unadulterated , nuanced , silly , and deliriously complex performance as Jamie Tartt this season , I will scream . A batch . in all probability curse too .
13.Honestly, we’re begging at this point.
I ’m so beaming the great unwashed are having the same chemical reaction I had when I first look on this weeks#TedLassoepisode : Phil Dunster as Jamie Tartt is a revelation . Give this man the Emmy nomination he ’s deserved each season if not … pic.twitter.com/TF0mE9eNOR
14.PLEASE.
every single installment of ted reata this time of year i ’ve think ‘ this ’ll be phil dunsters emmy entry ep ’ and then the next ep airs and i recollect ‘ no THIS is his emmy ep ’ . just give the guy the bally emmy award - he ’s been incredible this whole seriespic.twitter.com/h2KsI86coG
15.I’m listening…
Just announce Phil Dunster as the next James Bond and be done with it .
16.Even if you’re not a fan of Season 3, Jamie more than makes up for it.
TedLassohas been so all over the home this season but one thing that has remain top level for me is jamie tartt ’s increase and the prima performance by phil dunster — he ’s made me cry so muchpic.twitter.com/CpbTFVEX37
17.Exhibit B.
this season has had its odd here and now , pacing is kinda whack & who roll in the hay where everything ’s going but let ’s be real the one true constant is Phil Dunster ’s incandescent superstar performance as Jamie Tartt . the pith , the sense of humour , the heartbreak and the GROWTH . ENGRAVE HIS EMMY NOW !
18.Exhibit C. I could go on.
Jamie Tartt has been the indisputable best part of s3 of#TedLasso . On point writing that never , not for a moment , strayed out of character,@phildunster ’s acting like a meteor is gon na take us back to the Stone Age tomorrow so may as well go all out . Hats off .
19.If there’s one thing aboutTed Lasso, it’s that this show loves its callbacks.
here a parallel that got me in shamble the way back in s1 during the mate Jamie was bewilder at the crowd ’s standing ovation for Roy and how now when the Man City bunch gave him a standing standing ovation the mode he was on the verges of tears and touched sincerely get me‼️pic.twitter.com/KK7AWYHXtn
20.And the arc of this little trio?? I never could’ve imagined.
give thanks you to the#TedLassowriters for not wee an archway of a love triangle in S3 , but instead choosing to show support and friendly relationship with these three ☺ ️pic.twitter.com/PrkqDB9C1I
21.Listen, I loveSuccessionas much as the next person, but Phil deserves this. End of story.
If any of this chronological sequence bullshit gets in the means of@phildunstergetting his fucking Emmy I will go Roy Kent on the entire television academy.pic.twitter.com/aYZ7JODBWv
