The first teaser trailer for Ted Lasso season 4 has been released, offering an emotional first look at the show's return after a two-year hiatus. The popular football dramedy will premiere on Apple TV in August, with Jason Sudeikis reprising his role as the optimistic American coach.
New Direction for the Series
The teaser reveals a significant shift in the show's premise: Ted Lasso returns to England to coach the Greyhound women's team, replacing the familiar Richmond FC men's locker room with a new cast of female players. The one-minute clip is set to Marcus Mumford's folksy vocals, maintaining the show's signature musical style.
Familiar Faces Return
All main cast members are featured in the teaser, including Hannah Waddingham as club owner Rebecca, Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent, Juno Temple as Keeley, and Jeremy Swift as Leslie. The trio of Richmond's devoted fans also makes an appearance, applauding at what appears to be a press conference.
Newcomer Tanya Reynolds joins the cast as a coach alongside Ted and Coach Beard, played by Brendan Hunt. Ted's son Henry, now recast, cheers from the stands alongside Rebecca.
Addressing Sexism
The teaser hints at tackling sexism, as a fan tells Ted, "Welcome back coach. Too bad you're coaching a bunch of girls." The eternal optimist appears unfazed by the comment.
Critical Reception of Season 3
Senior TV Reporter Rebecca Cook notes that the third season was widely criticized for being bloated with too many storylines and character arcs, preachy messaging, and doing a disservice to Keeley's character. The show seemed to have overstayed its welcome, sending Ted back to the US.
However, the new season promises renewed focus and fresh ideas. The official synopsis states: "Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would."
Teaser Highlights
- Rebecca is seen kissing the charming Dutch boat man from the Amsterdam episode
- Roy, sitting next to Keeley in an SUV, smashes through a skylight with a black stiletto
- Ted shares a laugh with a potential love interest
- Rebecca enjoys a drink
- Ted and Coach Beard attend what looks like post-dramatic theatre
- The score swells as Ted sits in Rebecca's office with Leslie and Keeley, delivering acronyms and saying "pretty please"
Ted Lasso season 4 will be available to stream on Apple TV from August 5.
