Ted Lasso Co-Creator Originally Shot Down The Dream Sequence Fan Theory, But Is It Worth Revisiting To Set Up Season 4?

As a seasoned gamer and binge-watcher who’s seen more series finales than I can count, the idea of another season of Ted Lasso is a breath of fresh air. I remember the initial shock when the third season seemed to be the last, but just like how AFC Richmond always finds a way to score, hope sprang eternal.

Even though it appeared that Ted Lasso had wrapped up, fans simply needed to emulate Ted’s optimism and trust in the possibility of more. Indeed, rumors suggest a fourth season may be on the horizon, with actors Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, and Jeremy Swift already involved. However, it remains uncertain whether this will materialize, yet the prospect of another season raises intriguing questions about where the narrative could go after the third season finale of one of Apple TV+’s top-tier shows. Could the fan speculation that the initial ending was merely a dream sequence be worth revisiting, despite being previously dismissed by EP Brendan Hunt?

If you haven’t caught up on Ted Lasso‘s third season or allowed your Apple TV+ subscription to expire without following the storyline of the Richmond football team, it’s worth mentioning that many viewers considered the Season 3 finale to be the series finale. Given the seemingly conclusive resolutions, it was difficult to imagine otherwise for the main characters. By the end, Ted went back to Kansas with Henry, Coach Beard married Jane, Rebecca appeared to be headed towards a fairytale ending with her Dutch boyfriend, Keeley opted to concentrate on a women’s football team rather than rekindling a romance with Roy or Jamie, Roy took over as head coach at AFC Richmond, and Jamie made amends with his father.

Discovering Ted Lasso later on, I didn’t fully grasp fan complaints about the finale until I caught up with the context for spoilers. This led me to a theory suggesting that the entire epilogue was a dream sequence instead. Personally, Ted leaving Richmond, despite Rebecca asking him to stay, didn’t bother me as it had been hinted throughout that he would return for Henry’s sake. I also felt Roy’s conclusion perfectly wrapped up his journey during the first three seasons by taking on the role of head coach.

I wasn’t completely convinced by Rebecca and The Dutchman/Jane’s relationship or their union, but I accepted Ted and Roy’s conclusions since they were hinted at earlier. However, reconciling those endings with a Season 4 that might reintroduce most of the original cast, particularly Jason Sudeikis, proves challenging. The ending of Season 3 makes it clear that Ted is back in the U.S. and Roy has taken over AFC Richmond’s top position. It’s difficult to undo this progression and reintegrate Ted into his previous role… unless the final scene is revealed as a dream sequence.

A simpler and straightforward approach for Season 4 could be to disregard the events of the finale, thereby reinstating Ted as coach at Richmond and Roy continuing his development as an assistant coach. To clarify, I’m not suggesting that Ted Lasso should change its ending outright, but rather, omitting the epilogue might make it easier to establish Season 4’s plot. However, I believe the writers of Ted Lasso would likely choose a more complex and thoughtful approach for their narrative progression.

Discussing the uncertainty surrounding Season 4 of Ted Lasso, one major concern is how they’ll include Ted Lasso again, given that Jason Sudeikis is set to reprise his role. At this point, there are more questions than answers about the show’s future, including rumors that Phil Dunster may not be able to return as Jamie. It seems likely that fans won’t get any new Ted Lasso content before the 2024 TV schedule ends unless we rewatch previous seasons.

Still, there’s a lot to be hopeful about with the possibility of Ted and Co. returning, and I’m just going to believe that the writers won’t go the easy route of erasing the endings. As we wait for more news, you can always revisit the first three seasons of Ted Lasso – or just rewatch Season 2’s “Rainbow” another time or two, if you’re like me – with an Apple TV+ subscription.

2024-08-31 14:37

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