ted

Set in 1993, the series follows a talking teddy bear whose star turn has cooled, as he moves in with his best friend John Bennett, now a 16 year old still finding his footing in a working class Boston home. The household includes John's parents and a cousin, all trying to stay afloat while the bear stirs chaos with a blunt tongue and big heart. Ted is unapologetic, funny, and sometimes reckless, but he also proves to be fiercely loyal to John, offering support when family life gets heavy. Their connection pulls the whole family into a string of misadventures that test trust, responsibility, and what it means to grow up with a larger than life friend by your side.

The show lands in 2024, created by Seth MacFarlane who also voices Ted. It expands the old film premise into a TV format, letting John and the bear explore friendship and family in a modern Boston setting, with a tight ensemble cast.

As of now there are no widely reported major award nominations for this series. It has attracted a solid audience, reflected in the show score and steady votes, but it has yet to make a splash on award ballots. The production team pursues broad appeal.

Despite being a new entry in the Ted universe the series leans on the franchise's familiar cultural footing. Fans expect sharp humor and tender moments that defined the films, with the bear and John offering a familiar dynamic in a modern Boston setting, set against a working class backdrop.

Early critical reception highlights the balance of raunchy humor with real life stakes. The show threads themes of loyalty, family, and growing up under pressure, using Ted's oversized personality to examine friendship and responsibility without losing emotional stakes. Audience response sits around 7.889 out of 10 from 546 votes.