Ted Lasso Season 4 Officially Announced by Apple TV+
In a move that has sent waves through the entertainment industry, the makers of the beloved series Ted Lasso confirmed on Wednesday that the Apple TV+ hit will return for a fourth season this summer. This announcement comes after what many fans considered to be the perfect conclusion to Season 3, making the news both thrilling and controversial for viewers worldwide.
First Look Photos and Plot Details Unveiled
The first look photos from the upcoming season have been posted online, offering tantalizing glimpses of familiar faces and new additions to the cast. Jason Sudeikis is set to reprise his Emmy-winning role as Ted Lasso, but this time, he faces a fresh challenge: coaching a second-division women's football team. The images tease his return alongside Brendan Hunt's Coach Beard and a new assistant coach, portrayed by Sex Education actor Tanya Reynolds.
Another still from the series features Ted and Hannah Waddingham's Rebecca Welton standing in front of the Richmond jet, hinting at a possible journey to Kansas for Ted's new coaching role. Season 4 is expected to kick off in Kansas, directly following the events of the previous season, which wrapped up with an emotional finale that saw characters finding their paths.
Mixed Reactions from Fans and Critics
While the announcement has sparked excitement among many loyal viewers, it has also ignited harsh criticism from others who question the necessity of a fourth season after such a satisfying ending. On social media platforms, fans expressed a range of emotions:
- One angry tweet read, "Why the hell is Apple TV making a 4th season of Ted Lasso? The show wrapped up perfectly in season 3. Now Ted's back coaching a women's team in Richmond? Pure cash grab—greed trumping creativity once again."
- Another fan commented, "I’m really excited for Ted Lasso season 4, but I feel like a better ending would have been for his family to move in with him in London then him to move back to the US."
- A skeptical viewer added, "Like any TV show that finished and came back, I have serious doubts about Season 4 of Ted Lasso. Hope it's good, but it just feels like a cash grab by Apple TV."
However, not all reactions were negative. Some fans admitted to warming up to the idea, with one superfan tweeting, "As a Ted Lasso superfan who has watched the show countless times, I was staunchly against a season 4 when it was announced. I would've preferred a spin-off. However, at this point in time, I think the world could use some more Ted Lasso. I have decided this is good news."
Jason Sudeikis Confirms Season 4 Details
Jason Sudeikis previously confirmed that Season 4 was in the works back in March 2025 during a podcast appearance with Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce. When asked about the new season, Sudeikis stated, "That's what we're writing... we're writing Season 4 now. That's the official word. Ted's coaching a women's team, so there..." When probed for further details by Taylor Swift's fiancé, Travis Kelce, Jason quipped, "That's too many questions."
Cast Updates and New Additions
Season 4 will reunite much of the original ensemble cast, including Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, and Jeremy Swift, all of whom are set to reprise their roles. The series will also welcome new faces, such as Jude Mack, Faye Marsey, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, and Abbie Hern, adding fresh dynamics to the storyline.
As anticipation builds for the summer release, the debate continues among fans and critics alike. Will Season 4 live up to the high standards set by its predecessors, or will it falter under the weight of expectations? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the world of Ted Lasso is far from over, and its return promises to be a significant event in the entertainment landscape.
