Annette Badland, who plays Mae on Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, discusses Mae’s storyline as Season 4 approaches its end. In coverage tied to Episode 9, Badland reflects on Mae’s “tremendous” journey and the character’s focus in the episode.

TVLine frames Episode 9 as a bittersweet installment that puts Mae—connected to the “Lady Greyhounds” in the reporting—front and center, alongside the show’s emotional momentum. The Post outlets similarly highlight Badland’s reflections on Mae’s progression and the episode’s ending, describing it as devastating.

Across the sources, the interviews emphasize Mae’s development and the emotional impact of Episode 9. The Post outlets also add that Badland shares her plan to return to Ted Lasso, indicating her continued involvement with the series beyond her described appearance in the current stretch of Season 4 episodes.