Fans who worried that the fourth season of Ted Lasso would not live up to the show’s earlier run have been proven wrong, according to a report from the Daily Mail published Wednesday. The outlet says viewers who tuned in for the season’s first episode were pleasantly surprised, with many hailing the installment as “heartwarming.”
The Daily Mail’s report focuses on the initial audience reaction to the comeback, noting that a significant number of fans had braced for disappointment before the episode aired. Instead, the premiere appears to have won over those skeptics, with early responses suggesting the show has retained its signature tone.
The new season arrives after a lengthy gap since the previous one, and the Daily Mail notes that the positive reception stands in contrast to the low expectations some had set. The outlet does not provide specific viewership figures or detailed plot points, but it frames the premiere as a success based on the fan chatter it tracked.
Other outlets have weighed in on the season as well. The Guardian reviewed the fourth season as a return for “TV’s most wholesome football comedy,” while Variety offered a mixed take, calling it both a promising reboot and a tedious sequel. The New York Times separately reported that the show has drawn tourists to Richmond, the London suburb where the series is set, and The Telegraph ran a piece suggesting that Ted Lasso mania may have reached an overblown point.
For now, the Daily Mail’s account points to a season opener that has eased early doubts. Whether the rest of the season holds that momentum remains to be seen, but the first episode has clearly landed with the audience. Watch for further episode-by-episode reviews as the season continues.
