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The latest two episodes of Welcome to Wrexham take a break from the dramatic and fan-centric approach that FC 25 Coins the docuseries had adopted in the first six entries to educate viewers on a bit of Welsh history with a very special guest.
However, perhaps these two episodes' biggest win is how well they illustrate Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's lack of familiarity with the sport, even one year after officializing their Wrexham acquisition. Sadly though, this means abandoning what possibly has made Welcome to Wrexham an entertaining watch until now, seeing how a tiny football club has the power to impact its community and learn some ins and outs of what it takes to run a team beyond the fantasy that is Football Manager 2023.
As for the special guest, it‘s none other than YouTuber and The Fault in Our Stars author John Green, who gives the audience a quick Crash Course-style rundown on the country of Wales, how it came to be, why signs all over Wrexham are also written in the Welsh language, and to explain why football stars like Gareth Bale represent Wales at the FC World Cup, but the country plays under Great Britain‘s flag at the Olympics.
Why is Green the man for the job? Well, like Reynolds and McElhenney, Green also became deeply involved with a low-tier English side just one division above Wrexham, AFC Wimbledon. While Green is not Wimbledon‘s owner, he‘s dedicated a ton of time to the team on his YouTube channel, though that didn‘t prevent the team from getting relegated last season - in any case, it‘s clear these three have a lot in common now.
"Wide World of Wales" works mostly like a variety show of sorts, it‘s a small detour for Welcome to Wrexham to make something out of the two Hollywood stars‘ comedy chops, though it‘s buy FIFA Coins certainly no Deadpool. Sure, there‘s a novelty factor to seeing Reynolds and McHelnney trying to make Welsh cakes, but it‘s hardly too impressive.
