Apple TV+ is bringing back Ted Lasso after a three-year break, with a new 10-episode run that puts Jason Sudeikis back at the center of the series. The revival marks a major return for one of the streamer’s best-known comedies and revives the upbeat spirit that made the show a breakout hit.

Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard and also co-created the series, has been discussing how season 4 will shift things for the story and for the people in it. His comments suggest the new episodes will not simply pick up where the show left off, but instead reflect how time has changed the characters and their lives.

Hunt also offered a tease about where the ensemble stands now, pointing in particular to Beard. He suggested that Ted’s return could give Beard the kind of disruption or reset he may need, hinting that the longtime friendship will again be an important part of the series as the new season unfolds.

While full plot details remain limited, the early outline points to a season focused on reunion, change, and seeing familiar characters from a new angle. For fans of Ted Lasso, the return appears set to balance the comfort of the show’s signature optimism with a fresh stage for its next chapter.