Apple TV's Award Magnet Justifies Its 138 Nominations With Streaming Surge

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Published Feb 2, 2026, 6:31 PM EST

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In the relatively few years that Apple TV has been in the scripted television business, the streaming service has proven itself beyond anyone's wildest dreams. It has become the destination for major sci-fi hits of the last half-decade, like Pluribus, Silo, For All Mankind, and Severance. These shows have attracted significant attention, earning recognition from major television awards. Despite not being in the genre that Apple TV is known for, the 2020 dramedy Ted Lasso has become the award season's favorite child, leading the entire Apple TV library with 61 total Emmy nominations — and 138 award nominations in general — to date. The Jason Sudeikis-led series remains one of the most beloved Apple TV shows, as evidenced by its streaming performance.

Ted Lasso is back on Apple TV charts following the recent announcement of an upcoming fourth season. It occupies the fifth position on streamer's top ten shows at the time of writing, according to FlixPatrol. It has managed to beat other fan favorite dramas like Severance, The Morning Show, and Slow Horses. Ted Lasso's general positivity makes it a big contender for a rewatch, and its word-of-mouth is strong, leading new viewers to check it out. It gives viewers that warm, fuzzy feeling that is rare to find consistently on television. The sports dramedy also commands global interest for its focus on one of the world's most popular sports: soccer. As the past seasons enjoy this attention, a new one is on the horizon.

Coach Lasso Takes On Something Different in 'Ted Lasso' Season 4

As Ted returns to Richmond this Summer in Ted Lasso Season 4, viewers should expect to see a mixture of old and new faces, while some favorites from past seasons disappear. Ted will be coaching a second-division women's football team, meaning no more antics from AFC Richmond. But knowing this show, the current team will also have plenty of antics. But if he pulled Richmond out of their losing mentality, Coach Lasso will make these players champions by encouraging them to take risks they normally wouldn't.

This season is not just a season to believe; it's a season to leap before they look. The core team, consisting of fan favorites Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift, returns for Ted Lasso Season 4. Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely shake up the season with Feely replacing Gus Turner as Henry Lasso.