Ted Lasso is back. Apple TV's hit soccer dramedy has returned for a fourth season more than three years after its previous run ended, with Jason Sudeikis reprising the title role. In the new season, the chipper American coach has taken a new post as head coach of Richmond's inaugural women's team.
The show's return has sparked differing reactions from critics. Deadline, reporting on the season's premiere, highlights Sudeikis's enthusiasm for the character's next chapter, noting that Ted is "getting back to doing what he loves." The Hollywood Reporter's review, however, is less favorable, saying the season "struggles to find anywhere interesting left to go."
While the premiere reportedly contains major plot points, no specific details have been revealed. The series marks Sudeikis's return to the role he first played in a series of promotional sketches for NBC Sports, which later evolved into the Emmy-winning show. The new season picks up with Ted and his colleagues after a significant time jump, but the focus remains on his coaching journey.
Neither outlet indicates a release schedule for the rest of the season, only that the premiere is now available on Apple TV.