We’re truly in a renaissance of modern television, and while the various streaming services vying for our subscriptions can take a toll on our bank balance, it would be hard to choose one to get the boot. Whether it's stumping up to watch The Boys on Amazon, Squid Game on Netflix, Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+, or The White Lotus and The Last of Us on HBO, they all have some amazing shows that put the average blockbuster movie to shame.
Among the big hitters is Apple TV+, and while some of you might sleep on it as just that service that comes with a free trial when you buy a new iPhone, it has some stellar shows on there. From the comedy of Mythic Quest to the apocalyptic dread of Silo, there's also the tense thriller of Slow Horses and whatever the hell is going on in Severance with goats and eggs.
Still, it's the Jason Sudeikis-led Ted Lasso that has a special place in many people's hearts. Created by Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly, Ted Lasso is based on a character that the Horrible Bosses actor portrayed for a series of commercials for NBC Sports to promote its coverage of the Premier League.
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The show follows the titular American college football coach when he's hired to coach an English soccer team.
Also starring Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, and Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso became an overnight sensation that even saw the cast invited to the White House to present Joe Biden with his own AFC Richmond jersey.
While Ted Lasso season 3 seemed like a suitable way to round off the story, there's been much chatter about season 4 since the credits rolled back in May 2023. Nearly two years later, Sudeikis has finally confirmed that Ted Lasso season 4 is on the way.
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In the official announcement statement, Sudeikis gushed: "As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to 'look before we leap', in season 4, the folks at AFC Richmond learn to LEAP BEFORE THEY LOOK, discovering that wherever they land, it’s exactly where they’re meant to be."
As well as Sudeikis returning in front of and behind the camera, Modern Family's Jack Burditt will also serve as an executive producer as part of an overall deal with Apple TV+.
Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+, was similarly full of praise and added: "Ted Lasso has been nothing short of a juggernaut, inspiring a passionate fan base all over the world, and delivering endless joy and laughter, all while spreading kindness, compassion and unwavering belief.
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"Everyone at Apple is thrilled to be continuing our collaboration with Jason and the brilliant creative minds behind this show."
With Season 3 sending Ted back to Kansas to coach his son's junior football team, we're guessing something lures him back. Either that or the entire AFC Richmond team is relocating to the USA.
Sudeikis has also confirmed we'll get payoff on the dangling plot thread of Keeley (Temple) wanting to start the AFC Richmond Women's team. Teasing a different direction for Ted Lasso, Sudeikis told the New Heights podcast: "Ted's coaching a women's team, so there, that's it."
Refusing to answer whether he'll be going back to the USA, the lead concluded: "That's too many questions."
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Considering the whole show has an impressive 90% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics and an equally impressive 86% from fans, let's hope season 4 can return to the highs of season 2's jaw-dropping 98% rating.
There's no word on when Ted Lasso season 4 will air, but with the old gang surely getting back together, we hopefully won't be waiting for too long.