‘Ted Lasso’ Officially Loses Streaming Crown After Nearly 3 Months
*Ted Lasso* has lost its place at the top of Apple TV’s streaming rankings to *Slow Horses*, after nearly three months as the service’s leading show. The shift follows the end of both series’ latest seasons and shows how *Slow Horses*’ sixth season has drawn viewers, while *Ted Lasso*’s fourth season remains a major hit.
The article says *Ted Lasso*’s fourth-season premiere drew 296.6 million views in its first two days, the biggest season launch in Apple TV history, and that the show had been in the platform’s top ten for nearly 1,000 days. No fifth season has been announced; Jason Sudeikis said he would like to make more, while noting that producing the series takes a team.
In short
- *Slow Horses* has taken Apple TV’s streaming lead from *Ted Lasso*.
- *Ted Lasso*’s fourth-season launch drew 296.6 million views in two days.
- Apple TV has not announced a fifth season.
Explained simply
Apple TV is Apple’s subscription streaming service, where viewers can watch original series as well as films. Its shows compete for attention on the platform, and rankings offer a snapshot of what people are watching at a particular time.
Ted Lasso is a comedy about an American football coach hired to manage an English football club, while Slow Horses is a spy drama about a group of sidelined British intelligence officers. Both have built large audiences, and their changing positions reflect how interest can shift as new seasons arrive.
Ted Lasso stars Jason Sudeikis, who has said he would like to continue the series; no fifth season has been announced. Whether it returns depends on the people and resources needed to make it, while its long run among Apple TV’s popular shows shows its lasting appeal.