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Tom's Guide Verdict: 'Ted Lasso' season 4Rating: ★★★★☆Verdict: “Ted Lasso” season 4 doesn't quite have the show's early magic, but the new women's team gives the show a fresh spark and plenty of new stories to tell. It didn't necessarily need to come back, but after the uneven third season, this warm, funny return to Richmond is very welcome.Release schedule: Episode 1 now streamingWhere to watch: Apple TVThree years ago, Ted Lasso packed up his mustache and dad jokes and flew home to Kansas, and the Apple TV show all but hung up a "series finale: closed for business" banner. It didn't seem like “Ted Lasso” had much left to say. The world's nicest coach had guided AFC Richmond to many victories, fixed a whole lot of broken relationships and delivered enough inspirational speeches to fill several motivational calendars. And while season 3 had its moments, it also felt like the show had started running on fumes.Then season 4 puts Ted (Jason Sudeikis) in charge of a women's soccer team, and suddenly I'm interested again.I've seen the first five episodes, and while I wouldn't go so far as to say “Ted Lasso” needed to come back, this is the most fun I've had with this show since season 1. The new team gives the show fresh characters and storylines, while the return of Ted, Rebecca, Keeley, Roy, Beard and Higgins brings back the cozy, familiar feeling that made me and so many others fall in love with the show.Very light spoilers ahead for "Ted Lasso" season 4 episodes 1-5.
