10 Ways the ‘Ted Lasso’ Finale Set up Season 4
Spoiler Alert
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 12 “So Long, Farewell.”]
Ted Lasso‘s third season came to an end in May 2023, and despite feeling like the closing of a chapter for Ted (Jason Sudeikis) and his journey, it appears that a new one is about the be opened as it’s been teased Season 4 is on the horizon.
The final moments of the Season 3 finale episode, “So Long, Farewell,” hinted at several paths the characters’ stories could lead in the future, and we’re rounding up all of the possibilities teased in those last minutes, whether they’re explored in Season 4 or potential spinoffs. After all in Ted’s own words to Trent Crimm (James Lance) about the writer’s book, “I’d change the title. It’s not about me. It never was.”
Scroll down for the stories we could imagine being followed in Season 4 or potential spinoffs and let us know your thoughts on the future of Ted Lasso’s characters in the comments section, below.
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An AFC Richmond Women's Team
Keeley (Juno Temple) seemingly pitched the idea of an AFC Richmond Women’s Team to an excited Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham), and we can’t deny the potential for such a storyline Bringing in a new team of players, with Rebecca and Keeley uniting to promote it, the concept sounds like a great opportunity to highlight even more female friendships in this universe.
Dr. Sharon's Sessions
It would seem that Dr. Sharon Fieldstone (Sarah Niles) is taking up permanent residence at the club as AFC Richmond’s Head of Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being. There’s certainly potential for more revolving around her sessions with the team and its managers, such as Roy (Brett Goldstein) who took a seat in her office during the final moments of the season.
Sam's Nigeria Football Federation Story
It seems that Sam Obisanya (Toheeb Jimoh) went home to Nigeria as the valuable footballer found a place on the Nigerian Football Federation. Considering his restaurant and ties to London, we’re sure he could also make trips back to hang out with his pals and check in on the business in a tie-back to the show.
A Jamie Tartt Father-Son Drama
After introducing conflict between Jamie (Phil Dunster) and his father in past seasons, a reveal in the final moments teased his dad’s road to recovery from addiction struggles. Ultimately, it lays the groundwork for a possible dramatic storylines surrounding their relationship and hopeful reconciliation.
A Rebecca Romance
While we see Rebecca reunite with her Amsterdam fling at the airport and later they’re together at group gatherings, it would be fun to see her romance unfold with the pilot and see her take on a motherly role to his daughter. Maybe there’s room for her to accept her mother’s psychic’s prediction as well?
Shareholders Shorts
Perhaps more focus on AFC Richmond’s newest shareholders could be fun. Set at Mae’s (Annette Badland) pub, the storyline would lend itself as a platform to allow for some fun cameos and the latest buzz on the beloved team.
AFC Richmond Redux
Sure, Ted may be gone, but Roy, Beard (Brendan Hunt), and Nate (Nick Mohammed) are still on board. The show could pick up and follow their coaching together.
A Keeley Workplace Comedy
With Keeley’s PR firm revived, a workplace comedy storyline focusing on her accounts could make room for some fun and exciting cameos from fan-favorite characters.
Beard's Weird Life
We saw Beard get married in the show’s final moments, and Jane (Phoebe Walsh) appears to be pregnant. The pair certainly get up to some strange shenanigans, but we’ve never spent any extended amount of time with them solo. Could a storyline focused on the couple be the perfect opportunity?
Trent Crimm's Book on Tour
The writer completed his book, renaming it from The Lasso Way to The Richmond Way, and seeing Trent on the road touring his book around might be a fun concept. Either way, we wouldn’t turn away from a storyline centered on him. Plus, we’d like to know more about his relationship with his daughter, who was mentioned, but unseen in Season 3.
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Sam made the Nigerian National team. He still plays for Richmond as his full-time job.
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I think they could do a spinoff titled "The Richmond Way"
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I really watched the show for the football. Any spinoff would have to deal with that or I would be out. So the Nate, Coach, and Roy one would work.
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No mention of a possible spinoff of a Richmond Women’s team series?
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Read the article again!
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Lasso and Beards journey on starting out with the team in the states- finding what made them the best coaches before leaving to UK. Their path before coaching Richmond.
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New show name;
ROY KENT
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I think the likeliest spinoff series would be about Keely and her PR agency. There was already a mini-spinoff in the Lasso subplot about glamorous, optimistic Keely and her frumpy, pessimistic CFO — and the possibilities are endless for episodes about various clients with guest spots by Lasso characters.
Second likeliest spin-off series might be about Roy —the second most interesting and appealing character from Lasso. In many ways the antithesis of Ted, Roy’s character could go in many possible different directions involving his coaching job, his romantic life and his ongoing analysis by the team shrink.
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It's hard to guess what's in future for the show or spinoffs when there's a writers strike. Love the thought of watching them put together a AFC Richmond Women's team. Going to miss Ted.
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The biggest unresolved issue from the Ted Lasso finale was whether or not Keely and Roy get back together. They were the show's best couple! Whatever spinoff happens had better explore this.
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