Fans get the Ted Lasso answer they wanted from Apple, despite no season 5 renewal
If you’re holding out for Ted Lasso Season 5, an Apple TV exec just gave you a reason to believe — even without a renewal in place.
Right, if you've spent the past few years basking in the warm glow of Ted Lasso, you're probably wondering whether we're anywhere near seeing Season 5. Technically, it's not been renewed yet—Apple TV+ hasn't given us an official announcement. But, in classic streaming-era fashion, a high-ranking Apple exec has just done a bit of winking and nodding that should keep hopeful fans plenty busy speculating.
Apple Drops a Proper Hint
Here's what kicked things off: Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of services, was prodded about the show at a red carpet event with ScreenRant. Season 4 is still rolling out weekly, so timing could hardly be more on-the-nose. While Cue didn't get out the renewal forms, he made his stance pretty clear—he reckons there's life in Ted (and Richmond) yet.
In Cue's view, the show deserves to keep going, and there are untapped stories to be told with the crew. That language is about as close as you get to a green light from a corporation that's not ready to sign on the bottom line just yet.
When asked if the show will return for another season, Eddy Cue replied: "I hope so. It's certainly good enough for that. I think there's plenty of stories to go on. We'll show up. No worries."
If you've been tracking the rumour mill, this all lines up with comments from Jason Sudeikis himself. He let slip recently that he plans to jump back in the writers' room this summer to see what comes next—even floating the idea of a three-season storyline for whatever follows.
The Shift in Season 4
Season 4 hasn't just been more of the same—far from it. The big shift is that the main focus has switched to AFC Richmond's women's team. That move has got a fair number of fans debating whether Ted Lasso is quietly reinventing itself for the long haul or just wrapping up old business with a twist.
Season 4 marks the first time the show is anchored around AFC Richmond's women's side, a pivot that could point the way for future storylines.
For those who need a brush-up: Seasons 1-3 were all about Ted, the relentlessly upbeat American coaching a Premier League football team thanks to Rebecca Welton—who only hired him as part of a ploy to tank the club. Naturally, Ted's niceness messes up that plan and turns things around, both on and off the pitch.
Critics, Cast, and Where Things Stand
Ted Lasso has been Apple TV+'s darling with critics since its debut. Season 2 scored 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is about as close to televised nirvana as you're likely to see. Season 4, so far, is holding up with an 89%—nothing to sniff at.
The show's trophy cabinet isn't exactly empty either. Among its accolades: the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series, plus a strong returning cast peppered with new faces. You've got the core group—Jason Sudeikis (Ted), Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Jeremy Swift, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt—returning. But this year, there are a few fresh signings: Tanya Reynolds, Abbie Hern, Faye Marsay, and Jude Mack.