In 2023, ***Ted Lasso***season 3 premiered with the intent of finishing out the sports comedy series, however rumors of a potential Ted Lasso season 4 mean that these unresolved storylines must start back up again. Initially released on Apple TV+ in 2020, Ted Lasso follows the titular Ted Lasso, an American football coach who is recruited to coach a troublesome soccer team in England. Despite (or perhaps because of) his unorthodox methods, Ted ends up charming his players and the team's owner, leading to heartwarming successes.
According to the shows' creators, Ted Lasso was always supposed to be a three-season series, yet, many still left the end ofTed Lasso season 3 disappointed. Not only were viewers unhappy with how certain storylines played out, but they also wanted more from other plots that seemingly wrapped up too quickly. Because of this, news of Ted Lasso season 4 is particularly exciting. Hopefully, a new season of Ted Lasso can shed some light on the following stories that deserve more screen time.
10 AFC Richmond Wins The Premier League
Richmond Deserves A True Win
One of the more obvious storylines that never fully played out in Ted Lasso was AFC Richmond actually winning the Premier League. At the end of season 1, Richmond became relegated and had to fight their way back into the League. Season 3 saw them succeed via Ted's Total Football method, yet they ultimately lost to Manchester in the final game. In this way, Richmond definitely did well, but they never truly reached their overarching goal.
If Ted Lasso season 4 were to happen, it would be great to see Richmond have a strong season and eventually win the Premier League. In general, Ted Lasso likes to show the ups and downs the team faces over the course of the soccer season, but it would be much more satisfying if audiences got to see the team have a fairly regular and successful season, without distractions like Zava. Richmond undoubtedly deserves to win, so the series should see this storyline through.
9 Ted Lasso's Villains Paying For Their Wrongdoings
Ted Lasso Can Get Revenge Without Being Cruel
For the most part, Ted Lasso season 3 sees the show's heroes succeed over the villains. For example, in season 3, episode 10, Rebecca attends a dinner party with Akufo and Rupert, where she calls out Akufo's greedy ways and gets into a food fight with Rupert. Rebecca leaves this interaction seemingly healed from her previous bitterness, having gotten out her feelings, yet many audiences wanted more consequences for the shows' villain characters.
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It would not be in Ted Lasso's character to be cruel to Akufo or Rupert, but these characters could certainly face more consequences in a new season. These could come simply from their own actions rather than other characters interfering. Rupert's greed and lack of empathy could leave him friendless or lonely. In the same vein, Akufo's ambition could lead to a bad business deal. Either way, it would be nice to see Ted Lasso's villains suffer in the same way the protagonists often do.
8 How Richmond Deals With Success
Ted Lasso Has Always Been Interested In Ego
A more subtle storyline that would be interesting to see in Ted Lasso season 4 is how AFC Richmond acclimates to their newfound success. Throughout the series, Richmond faced varying reactions from the media, ranging from disappointment and disrespect to awe and admiration. However, after placing second in the Premier League, it would be interesting to see how the staff at AFC Richmond are affected by this new success. Perhaps their lives change for better and for worse.
Ultimately, exploring this storyline isn't too out-of-pocket for Ted Lasso. All three seasons of the series delved into ego and how fame and expectations can wear on a person. Jamie Tartt is a great example, as his youthful talent made him arrogant. Meanwhile, at the end of his soccer career, Roy had to put his ego aside to find a new job that made sense for him. In this way, Ted Lasso could continue this trend by exploring increased fame, expectations, and media attention.
7 What Is Next For Ted
The World Cup Could Be An Interesting Avenue
Ted Lasso season 3 wrapped up its character storylines as best as it could, but some logistical questions didn't really get satisfying answers. The fate of Ted is one of these. Although Ted decides to leave Richmond to be with his family in America, audiences don't get a clear answer as to what Ted is going to do beyond that. While it is nice to see Ted reunited with his son, it doesn't tell us if he will continue coaching sports or if he will pursue a new career altogether.
However, an exciting idea that has been posed by some viewers is that Ted returns to the world of soccer via the World Cup, which is taking place in Boston in 2026.
In the case that Ted Lasso season 4 does come to fruition, it would be impossible to ignore this lingering question. The series would have to explain what Ted is doing now for work. However, an exciting idea that has been posed by some viewers is that Ted returns to the world of soccer via the World Cup, which is taking place in Boston in 2026. Perhaps Ted Lasso could merge with real life and show Ted bringing his expertise to the World Cup.
6 Richmond's Women's Soccer Team
Ted Lasso Could Explore Entirely New (And Intriguing) Problems
One of the most exciting things that Ted Lasso season 3's finale leaves us with is the prospect of a women's soccer team. During the final episode, Keeley mentions the idea of a women's soccer team at Richmond, and of course, Rebecca is keen on the idea. Ted Lasso season 4 could use this as a storyline, showing the search for female athletes and the struggles they face as women in a field that has historically been male-dominated.
Although adding an entirely new team to Ted Lasso may seem like a risky move, it would ultimately be worth it. A women's team would provide some fresh storytelling for the show, not only through new characters and new problems, but also the dynamics they could have with preexisting characters. The disparity between male and female professional soccer players is a very real issue, and Ted Lasso could shine a spotlight on that, just like it does on mental health and other important topics.
5 Dr. Jacob Dating Ted's Wife
Ted Lasso Needs To Settle Ted's Family Life
A Ted Lasso storyline that didn't get nearly enough attention or answers is the fact that Dr. Jacob begins dating Ted's wife, Michelle. Throughout the series, Ted struggles with his relationship with his wife, and the two seem destined for divorce. However, the situation becomes even messier in season 3 when it is revealed that Michelle is dating her and Ted's relationship counselor, Dr. Jacob. This not only hurts Ted, but also brings up questions of morality on Jacob's part.
In Ted Lasso season 4, this odd scenario needs to reach some kind of satisfying conclusion. While it is nice that Ted goes home to be closer to his son, his relationship with Michelle is never fully figured out. Now that Ted is back in the States, it would be nice to see him and Michelle finally talk through their relationship, and honestly, cut ties with each other. It seems integral that Ted free himself from his marriage so that he can work on himself.
4 Rebecca Becoming A Mother
Ted Lasso Could Use More Unique Family Storylines
On the topic of family, another storyline that would benefit from being seen through is Rebecca's yearning for motherhood. Over the course of Ted Lasso season 3, audiences see how much Rebecca desires a child, despite the fact that she physically cannot have one. The end of the series seems to imply that Rebecca becomes the figurative mother of AFC Richmond, but truthfully, this doesn't feel like enough. There are countless ways Rebecca could have a child without physically giving birth, and Ted Lasso should follow through with that.
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It would be good for Ted Lasso to introduce a more literal motherhood plotline for Rebecca because the series already has a strong focus on family. Several characters have complicated relationships with their parents, so it would be nice to see the opposite, where Rebecca must form a relationship with a child. Furthermore, it would be an interesting challenge for Rebecca, who is so put together, to introduce something chaotic like a baby into her life.
3 Jamie And His Dad Working On Their Issues
Jamie Could Become A Mentor To Other Soccer Players
One final family plotline that Ted Lasso must work out is Jamie's relationship with his dad. Some of the most intense and emotional parts of Ted Lasso have been between Jamie and his father, who is a brash and opinionated man who has high expectations for his son. Although the end of Ted Lasso hints at a reconciliation between the two, it would be far more beneficial to actually see this taking place. Jamie's ego stems from his complicated relationship with his dad, so it would make sense to dive into this more deeply.
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On top of that, exploring Jamie's dynamic with his father also opens the door for Jamie to pursue a different kind of storyline. For most of the series, viewers saw Jamie coming to terms with his own arrogance and his past. He seemingly moved past those issues in order to become a better person. Yet, Jamie's story can't just end there. Maybe, like Roy, he learns to become a mentor to other young players like him.
2 A Ted Romance
Ted Needs To Be Vulnerable With Someone Who Loves Him
A plotline that Ted Lasso hinted at but never fully explored was a romance for Ted. As previously mentioned, Ted's situation with his wife never really got a strong conclusion, so Ted himself was somewhat off limits for a real romantic connection. Although he hooked up occasionally with Rebecca's friend Sassy, this never went much further than physical intimacy. However, considering Ted's emotionality and sensitivity, it might do him well to have a partner who he can be vulnerable with and who can help him with his issues.
While romance certainly isn't necessary in Ted Lasso, it could be refreshing, especially for a character like Ted who can be so hesitant to be vulnerable.
One major plot point for Ted was his therapy appointments with Dr. Sharon Fieldstone. These clearly helped him, and Ted and Sharon built a genuine connection. Perhaps in Ted Lasso season 4, Ted's therapy allows him to move past some of his problems and try new things, such as dating. While romance certainly isn't necessary in Ted Lasso, it could be refreshing, especially for a character like Ted who can be so hesitant to be vulnerable.
1 The Love Triangle With Keeley, Roy, and Jamie
Keeley & Roy Need To Make Amends
Speaking of romance, there is one relationship that absolutely needs to be figured out in a new season of Ted Lasso, and that is the love triangle between Keeley, Roy, and Jamie. Ted Lasso season 3 put the brakes on Keeley and Roy's relationship, which allowed Keeley to explore other options and Roy to grow closer to Jamie. However, this positive growth quickly hit a wall when both men wanted to move forward with Keeley. Ultimately, this made it so no one was able to be together, which was arguably frustrating for viewers.
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Because of this, Ted Lasso season 4 needs to clear up this love triangle, not just for the sake of romance, but for the growth of the characters as well. Roy and Keeley broke up because Roy couldn't handle such happiness, but after spending some time alone, it seems like he can finally face this. The same goes for Jamie, who has now realized how selfish he was. At the end of the day, Ted Lasso needs to give audiences a more satisfying resolution to this storyline, and others.