Ted Lasso Season 4 Reveals Zelda Southport as AFC Richmond Villain
In the penultimate episode 'Mae Rides the Bus,' Zelda Southport is exposed as the buyer scheming to take control of AFC Richmond's shares.
The penultimate episode of Ted Lasso Season 4, titled "Mae Rides the Bus," revealed Zelda Southport as the villain behind the scheme to buy up AFC Richmond's shares. The reveal positions her as the mysterious buyer whose activity had unsettled the club's leadership.
Zelda is purchasing AFC Richmond shares but cannot acquire more than Rebecca Welton, who holds 51% of the club. She takes a call from Hugo Riddles, who is doing her dirty work to gain control of AFC Richmond. When Rebecca and Higgins accuse Rupert Mannion, Zelda pauses her share buying, making him seem more suspicious.
Zelda then learns the Milk Sisters hold enough shares to protect Rebecca and sends Hugo to buy their shares at any price. The development sets up a high-stakes finale for the season.
Background
In the Season 3 finale, Rebecca chose to keep 51% of AFC Richmond. Early in Season 4, Zelda got involved with Richmond's women's team because she's passionate about women's sports. Also early in the season, Rebecca and Higgins became concerned about a mysterious buyer gaining control of Richmond's shares, with Higgins sent to investigate.
Mae instructed Higgins to "follow the anger," leading him to Rupert Mannion as the prime suspect. Higgins later reported that Rupert Mannion denies any involvement in the share buying.
Quick answers
Who is the villain in Ted Lasso Season 4?
Zelda Southport is revealed as the villain in the penultimate episode, "Mae Rides the Bus."
Why can't Zelda Southport take over AFC Richmond?
She cannot acquire more shares than Rebecca Welton, who holds 51% of the club.
Who is helping Zelda buy AFC Richmond shares?
Hugo Riddles is doing her dirty work to gain control of the club.