Apple TV's hit series Ted Lasso returned on August 5 with its fourth season. The latest installment shifts focus to Ted coaching the Lady Greyhounds, a second-division women's football team in Richmond.
An 89% critic score signals a critical rebound
Critics are reacting much more favorably to the new season than they did to the previous installment. As reported by the source, the fourth season currently holds an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from members of the press. This marks a significant improvement over the 81% critic score seen during the third season.
This critical uptick follows a period of uncertainty for the series after its third season finale. The return of the Jason Sudeikis-led dramedy represents a major win for Apple TV's summer lineup, attempting to recapture the magic of its most beloved original programming. However, the audience reception is more nuanced; the current 78% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes places it in a tie with the third season for the lowest audience rating in the series.
The Lady Greyhounds and Ted's Richmond return
The narrative structure of season 4 introduces a fresh dynamic by placing Ted in a new coaching environment.. Instead of the men's team, the character is now leading the Lady Greyhounds, a second-division women's football club.
This shift brings the character back to Richmond but with a different professional focus. According to the report, characters like Rebecca, Keeley, and Higgins are instrumental in facilitating this new chapter by encouraging Ted to take the helm of the women's squad.
Kara Hedash on the Sudeikis-centric direction
Reviewers have noted that the show's identity remains deeply tied to its lead actor. In a review for ScreenRant, Kara Hedash awarded the season an 8/10 , suggesting that the series feels as though it cannot function without Sudeikis at the center.
Hedash observed that the first five previewed episodes manage to balance familiar character beats with new elements. This balance is intended to satisfy long-time fans while exploring the evolution of the Richmond football community through a different lens.
Will nine remaining episodes secure a fifth season?
Despite the strong critical start, the long-term future of the series remains unconfirmed. While the 78% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is currently tied with season 3, it remains subject to change as more viewers weigh in. two major questions persist for the Apple TV fanbase: will the remaining nine episdes maintain the 89% critical momentum, and will Apple TV officially greenlight a fifth season?
No decision has been officially made regarding the show's future. For now, viewers can catch new episodes of Ted Lasso season 4 every Wednesday on Apple TV.
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