Ted Lasso's fourth outing has been brutally torn apart by critics, who say the show has become 'frustratingly hollow' and 'wasted' its prior conclusion in favour of earning more money for Apple TV15:29, 05 Aug 2026If the critics' reviews are anything to go by, Ted Lasso's fourth series might be as disappointing as England's World Cup semi-final. AppleTV have released the first episode of season four on their streaming platform, but many critics who have seen the first five have slated the programme.‌Ted Lasso's fourth season follows American coach Ted (Jason Sudeikis) return to AFC Richmond to coach the women's football team. This comes after he ended the third season by quitting the men's team to return home to Kansas, where he could be with his son as he grew up.‌Reviews have been divided, with some saying the show is as funny as ever, but many have criticised the return as a cash-in for Apple TV with no real substance.‌The Independent's Nick Hilton gave the season two stars and said it "limps on like an ageing striker". He added: "It really feels like the show has wasted the earned conclusion of its arc in pursuit of more episodes, more revenue, more Emmys."Similarly, The Hollywood Reporter's Angie Han said the show was "frustratingly hollow" and "struggles to fins anywhere interesting left to go" as it tried to revamp itself.‌Variety's Alison Herman criticised the show's attempt at tackling the ridicule women's sports team constantly have to battle. She said: "Feminist commentary was never the series’ strong suit, and centering the women’s team prompts more of it than ever." Though she felt it had promise as a reboot, she called the return a "tedious sequel".Finally, IndieWire's Ben Travers said the show was "off its game" and did not include enough conflict to be narratively sound, nor did it include "enough laughs to liven up the dead spots". He said the season was "playing it safe" and "mimicking" its original formula.Fans also had mixed opinions of the first episode. Some said it was nice to have their "comfort show" back and focusing on the discrimination women face in football, but others were confused by the show's revival.‌One wrote: "look I'm not saying I hate the first episode of Ted Lasso Season 4, I'm just saying it's the equivalent of the show saying yeah we got the ending wrong before sooo".Another added: "Somehow, Ted Lasso returned. Nobody seems to know why — including the people making the show." A third continued: "Lemme tune into this cash grab a** season of Ted lasso"‌Just before the fourth season was released, star Juno Temple revealed she had married long term boyfriend Michal Szymanski, whom she met on the show.The actress, who plays PR guru Keeley Jones, shared the news ahead of the arrival of season four of the hit sitcom. Juno, 37, met Michal on season two of the show when he played the driver of Keeley's boss and best friend Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham).Article continues belowSpeaking to Chris Evans alongside her co-star Hannah, she said: “I got married, we met on season two of Ted Lasso." Hannah added that Juno asked her permission to date Michal: “She said, ‘Can I ask him on a date?’ I said, ‘Yes you can’. He was my driver.”Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .