"Ted Lasso" returns to Apple TV Plus ($5/month) for a second season on July 23. The show recently received 20 Emmy nominations, including lead actor in a comedy series for Jason Sudeikis' portrayal of the titular coach.
The comedy series focuses on the fictional British soccer team AFC Richmond. Sudeikis stars as Ted Lasso, a football coach from Kansas City who is hired to lead the team despite having no experience with soccer. The team's owner, Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham), hopes Lasso will run the team into the ground as part of a revenge plot she's hatched against her ex-husband, but the good-natured coach is more skilled than he first appears.
The first season of "Ted Lasso" premiered in August 2020, and Apple has already renewed the series for a third season. Season two will include 12 brand-new episodes. The show received widespread critical acclaim, and both the first and second seasons are certified fresh on review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes. Currently, season one holds a "91% Fresh" rating and season two holds a "100% Fresh" rating.
In addition to Sudeikis' nod, the show received 2021 Emmy nominations for outstanding comedy series, directing for a comedy series, and writing for a comedy series. The show also received six nominations for actors and actresses in supporting roles.
How to watch 'Ted Lasso'
The second season of "Ted Lasso" will debut on Apple TV Plus on July 23. New episodes are expected to arrive weekly every Friday during the season. In addition to the upcoming second season, you can stream all 10 first season episodes of "Ted Lasso" right now on Apple TV Plus.
Apple TV Plus costs $5 a month for access to all of the platform's exclusive streaming shows and movies. New members can get a free seven-day trial, and people who purchase select Apple devices can get a free three-month subscription. College students can get Apple TV Plus included for free with a $5/month student subscription to Apple Music.
You can access Apple TV Plus on most media devices and smart TV brands, including Apple TV 4K, Roku, and Fire TV.
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New Apple One members can get a free one-month trial for any services they haven't signed up for before. If you're interested in any of Apple's other services, Apple One is a better deal compared to Apple TV Plus on its own.