'Ted Lasso' Season 4 Is Running Out of Time to Fix Itself
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Season four of Ted Lasso has been criticized for underdeveloped supporting characters and reliance on tired sitcom tropes, detracting from the fresh storylines expected after the previous three seasons.
- The episode highlighted a clichéd love triangle involving Roy, Keeley, and Erin, with predictable misunderstandings and an uninspired New Year’s Eve party setting that failed to engage viewers.
- Female characters, particularly the Lady Greyhounds, remain underwritten and lacking depth, undermining the show’s attempt to address inequity in men’s and women’s sports.
- The episode’s focus on romantic tensions and character interactions felt forced and unconvincing, with key moments like Rebecca and Jamie’s near-kiss seeming out of place and unlikely to resonate with fans.
- Despite these issues, the season still has potential to improve, but it needs to address these storytelling weaknesses quickly to avoid fading into an unmemorable return.
