The return of Ted Lasso for the third and potentially final series was eagerly anticipated as fans looked forward to more good-humoured content from the famous coach on AppleTV+.
But when fans tuned in to see what the chirpy American football-turned-soccer coach had in store this season, they were met with a much gloomier outlook.
The exploits of the usually charming star, played by Jason Sudeikis, have delighted viewers in recent years as he took the reins at fictional London football club AFC Richmond, but many have admitted they've turned off in the third instalment due to the unexpected twist in screenplay.