Ted the Anthropomorphic Bear Embarks on High School Prequel Series The irreverent, talking teddy bear from the Ted film franchise is stepping into the spotlight once again, this time as the star of a prequel series that follows his tumultuous relationship with John Bennett, a now-teenaged boy. The show, Ted, premieres its second season on March 5, offering fans a glimpse into the chaotic, hilarious, and often cringe-worthy adventures of the bear as he navigates high school alongside John. Voiced by Seth MacFarlane, Ted is less of a supportive companion and more of a troublemaker, embodying the kind of unfiltered humor and recklessness that defined his movie appearances. The series leans into his character’s penchant for crude jokes, politically incorrect remarks, and a knack for getting into absurd situations. For John, played by Max Burkholder, school isn’t just a routine—it’s a series of escalating mishaps, from prank calls that rack up massive bills to awkward encounters with authority figures. In Season 2, Ted and John’s antics take a new turn as they face the challenges of adolescence, including John’s first marriage and the complexities of family dynamics. Ted, ever the provocateur, offers his own brand of advice, whether it’s about navigating relationships or critiquing the education system. “School lunch pizza should be thinner,” he quips, hinting at his desire for systemic change. The series also delves into Ted’s personal evolution, as he reflects on his past and the absurdity of his existence. While he admits to slowing down during the pandemic due to the challenges of masked interactions, he remains a fixture of chaos, unapologetically using his signature expletives and irreverent humor.#stranger_things #seth_macfarlane #ted #max_burkholder #john_bennett
Ted Season 2 Premieres on March 5 on Peacock The second season of Ted returns on March 5, bringing eight episodes of the raunchy, irreverent comedy that has defined the show since its debut. Fans can expect the same mix of absurd humor, awkward family dynamics, and the ever-present presence of the talking teddy bear, now fully integrated into the Bennett family’s chaotic world. The season opens with the familiar tropes of phone sex lines, sperm-stained tissues, and the lingering sense that the writers have never fully abandoned their penchant for crude, self-aware jokes. While the first season introduced emotional depth to the Bennetts, Season 2 leans into the show’s signature blend of crass humor and surreal storytelling, covering topics like teenage libido, marital chaos, fantasy roleplay, and the psychological trauma of watching little Ted sprint around with a purple strap-on. Max Burkholder continues to anchor the series as John Bennett, delivering a performance that balances hormonal intensity with a surprising amount of likability. His portrayal of a teenager obsessed with masturbation and casual sex remains both cringe-worthy and endearing, a testament to Burkholder’s ability to make the character relatable despite his absurd behavior. Alanna Ubach’s Susan Bennett also shines, evolving from a passive figure into a more assertive character without veering into caricature. Even Scott Grimes, who plays the perpetually exasperated Matty Bennett, manages to win over critics with his portrayal of a man who seems to exist solely to endure the Bennetts’ antics. Giorgia Whigham’s Blaire Bennett remains the show’s sarcastic anchor, offering a voice of reason in a world where logic is often secondary to chaos.#peacock #scott_grimes #ted #max_burkholder #alanna_ubach
The Orville Season 4 Gets Huge Update From Seth MacFarlane That's Both Exciting And Frustrating The Orville’s lifespan has been anything but easy and smooth. After two seasons on Fox, the best Star Trek series that isn’t actually a Star Trek series moved to Hulu, and while that was a positive on the whole, according to creator and star Seth MacFarlane, it’s been over four years since that third season, which is a long time even in the modern streaming era. At the same time, the show has never been officially cancelled, giving fans reason to continue holding out hope that a new season will one day arrive. At an event for MacFarlane’s other streaming series, Ted, which launches its second season this week (via Peacock subscription), the actor and writer was asked by THR about the show’s fate. The good news is that Season 4 of The Orville is apparently done, at least as far as scripts go. Unfortunately, that doesn’t actually mean the show will definitely be going into production anytime soon. MacFarlane said: “I will be honest with you: Season four is written. It’s just a question of when we have the time to produce it.” As a fan of The Orville, the first sentence there certainly says a lot, which is really good news. Up until now, it really wasn’t clear if there was really a chance of another season of The Orville or not. While some Orville cast members indicated production was expected to start already, it never actually did. It was far from clear what was causing the holdup, and fans weren’t even fully sure if there was a creative direction to move in. Now it’s clear that Hulu wants the show, and MacFarlane has written the episodes that will make up the season. That would normally indicate a TV show is in the early stages of production. Unfortunately, Seth MacFarlane still has one problem: himself.#hulu #thr #seth_macfarlane #the_orville #ted
