The fourth season of the sports series Ted Lasso launched on August 5 with critics praising its first five episodes. The new season received an 88 percent freshness rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.
The latest installment focuses on the FC Richmond women team. Only a portion of the original main cast returned for the new season, including Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso, Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca, and Juno Temple as Keeley.
Critics reaction and plot details
Reviewers noted that the creators successfully brought back the atmosphere of the original series by blending humor with touching moments. However, some critics criticized the project for weak development in its main storylines, making the new episodes feel secondary.
Several critics highlighted that the season introduces a new team while keeping the charm of previous episodes. One reviewer said each episode caused loud laughter before ending in tears, while another praised the new chapter for the friendly football coach. Other reviewers questioned if the world needed more of the character, while one critic called the season cheerless sentimentality filled with gender jokes.
