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Ted Lasso Season 4: Actor Reflects on Mae's Final Episode
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In Short: Annette Badland, who has recurred as Mae since Season 1, reflected on the episode in an interview with Deadline and TVLine.
In the penultimate episode of Ted Lasso Season 4, titled 'Mae Rides The Bus,' the character Mae meets her end, leaving a lasting impact on fans.
When asked if she knew about Mae's fate when signing on for Season 4, Badland revealed that the show's creators were very honorable in informing her of the character's storyline.
Mae's final day was filled with bittersweet moments, as she spent her last hours with the Lady Greyhounds, the women's team she had grown close to over the seasons.
In a tribute card at the end of the episode, the show honored the late Anthony Head, who played Rupert in the first three seasons.
Badland's reflection on Mae's journey highlighted the character's many wonderful moments over the four seasons.
The episode's title, 'Mae Rides The Bus,' serves as a poignant farewell to a beloved character who has been a part of the show since its inception.
Background
Ted Lasso is an American comedy television series created by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly. It premiered on Apple TV+ on August 14, 2020.
What's confirmed
- In the penultimate episode of Ted Lasso Season 4, titled 'Mae Rides The Bus,' the character Mae meets her end, leaving a lasting impact on fans.
- When asked if she knew about Mae's fate when signing on for Season 4, Badland revealed that the show's creators were very honorable in informing her of the character's storyline.
- Mae's final day was filled with bittersweet moments, as she spent her last hours with the Lady Greyhounds, the women's team she had grown close to over the seasons.
- In a tribute card at the end of the episode, the show honored the late Anthony Head, who played Rupert in the first three seasons.
- Badland's reflection on Mae's journey highlighted the character's many wonderful moments over the four seasons.
- The episode's title, 'Mae Rides The Bus,' serves as a poignant farewell to a beloved character who has been a part of the show since its inception.
What's still developing
- RELATED: ‘Ted Lasso’ Episode 6 Recap: Phil Dunster Returns & New Believe Sign Debuts On New Year’s Eve “I love the Lionesses, so I was thrilled when [Season 4] happened, and the girls are tremendous and effervescent and glorious to be around. The pub quiz scene took a couple of days to shoot, but that was like a tidal wave coming,” Badland said.
- SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for Ted Lasso Season 4, Episode 9, titled “Mae Rides The Bus,” now streaming on Apple TV.
- "Ted Lasso" packed plenty into its penultimate Season 4 episode: Keeley learned that she's pregnant and expecting her first child with Roy, while viewers learned that Zelda, not Rebecca's ex-husband Rupert, is trying to steal Richmond out from under her. (The episode concluded with a tribute card honoring the late Anthony Head, who played Rupert in Seasons 1-3 but did not appear in Season 4.) But the hour's most bittersweet story belonged to Mae, who spent what would turn out to be her final day alongside the Lady Greyhounds.
- TVLINE | Did you know heading into Season 4 that Mae was going to pass away, or was that something you were told or discovered close to when you received the script for Episode 9?
- He was very honorable and came to my room and talked to me about it.