Is the show's popularity enough to warrant a sequel or spin-off series?
Starring Jason Sudeikis as the main character, the show followed the story of an American football coach hired to manage a British soccer team, showcasing his optimism, determination, and love of biscuits. Although the third and final season received less acclaim than the previous two, it still ended with a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and remains beloved by many fans. This begs the question: will there ever be a spin-off?
Will there be a Ted Lasso spin-off?
While no door is ever fully closed when it comes to Hollywood, it doesn’t seem like there will be any spin-off for Ted Lasso.
The show concludes with Ted returning to the U.S. while Rebecca remains the owner of the club, having sold nearly half of it. Given that this is the central platonic relationship of the show coming to an end, it's difficult to imagine where the story could go next.
Hannah Waddingham, who portrays Rebecca, expressed a similar thought recently, telling The Hollywood Reporter, "Everyone keeps asking this, but no, there’s been no word of a spinoff at all, and I have made it quite clear that unless Ted was in it… I can’t imagine really a world where Rebecca exists without Ted because they are each other’s inspiration."
In an earlier interview with Deadline, Jason Sudeikis described Season 3 as the conclusion of a story that they had wanted to tell and loved. He also expressed that they had laid the groundwork for others to continue telling these stories, regardless of the format. Sudeikis expressed gratitude for the interest in the show and the possibility of future stories.
Ted Lasso Seasons 1-3 are available to stream on Apple TV+ now. You can check out the rest of our coverage below:
Ted Lasso Season 3 cast, episodes, and release schedule | Filming locations for Ted Lasso Season 3 | The truth about Zava's footballer identity | Recipe for the famous Ted Lasso biscuits | The real story behind the Ted Lasso Lego stadium | Unveiling the mystery of Bex | Exploring Jamie's father
Editor's P/S
As a passionate fan of Ted Lasso, I have mixed feelings about the possibility of a spin-off series. On the one hand, I would love to see more of the characters and the world of the show. On the other hand, I worry that a spin-off could dilute the impact of the original series.
I think the key to a successful spin-off would be to find a way to tell a new story that is both connected to the original series and yet different enough to stand on its own. It would also be important to make sure that the spin-off does not overshadow the original series.
Ultimately, I would be open to a Ted Lasso spin-off, but only if it is done well. I think there is a lot of potential for a spin-off, but it would need to be carefully crafted to avoid disappointing fans of the original series.
