Ted Lasso Season 4 breaks Apple TV+ streaming records

The fourth season of the Apple TV+ series ‘Ted Lasso’ has achieved a record-breaking launch, generating nearly 300 million viewing minutes in the United States within its first two days. The new season, which premiered in August 2026, has received critical acclaim, with Rotten Tomatoes scores rising to 89 percent.

In the third episode, titled ‘Richmond’s Got Talent,’ the narrative focuses on the Lady Greyhounds, AFC Richmond’s new women’s football team. Facing a shortage of strikers due to injuries and pregnancy, the team holds open tryouts. This process leads to the recruitment of new characters, including center back Lizzie Davis and forward Gemma Jay, the latter of whom returns to the pitch despite a past conflict with coach Alice Chilton. The episode also explores the team’s struggle for legitimacy amidst shareholder skepticism and logistical hurdles like kit delays.

Beyond the plot, the season explores themes of professional and personal balance, particularly through Rebecca Welton’s efforts to support the women’s team while managing her relationship with Matthijs. The series continues to see high engagement, reinforcing its status as a defining original program for the streaming platform.