Viewers are saying new Ted series is as good as Family Guy at its peak

Having already broken a record Stateside, the Ted series is coming to Irish screens very soon.

The prequel TV series to the smash-hit comedy movie franchise Ted has premiered in the US to a very positive fan reception. And with it coming from the creator of Family Guy, Seth MacFarlane, several viewers have even drawn comparisons between the Ted show and the animated series at its peak. The Ted franchise revolves around the titular teddy bear (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) that magically comes to life after his child owner, John, makes a wish for this upon a shooting star. While the movies focused on the teddy bear's relationship with John as an adult (where he was played by Mark Wahlberg), the new series is set in the '90s and focuses on Ted's interactions with John as a teenager (now played by Max Burkholder, The Purge). Co-starring Alana Ubach (Euphoria), Giorgia Whigham (The Punisher) and Scott Grimes (Band of Brothers), the Ted TV version was on JOE's list of the 24 most exciting shows coming in 2024. The series has since premiered on Peacock in the States, where it broke a record for the streamer - having the biggest three-day debut ever for one of its original series. It also currently holds a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, while many have taken to social media to post funny clips from the sitcom.

Theyre telling the truth the ted show is actually funny pic.twitter.com/PXF26t6Kfa

— Pocket TV (@MP_PocketNinja) January 19, 2024

@princemarcus30 Ted - We Had An Indian Kid #princemarcus #capcut #princemarcus27 #ted #tedpeacock #sethmcfarlane #markwahlberg ♬ Sound of seconds(69453) - WALKER

And several viewers have even gone as far as to compare the Ted show favourably to Family Guy at its best. You can see a sample of these comments right here.

Ted is really good! Feels like seasons 1 to 3 family guy. Good shit Seth. pic.twitter.com/I96nn8dtUw

— Rob The Entertainer (@RobGradyVO) January 19, 2024

great asshole character. It's definitely worth a watch if you like good Family Guy.

— Rodrigo Ramirez (@YoshiAteMyPizza) January 19, 2024

That New Ted show is like Classic Family Guy funny ???

— Banquet Papi (@1901_Produce) January 19, 2024

#Ted is an incredibly stupid show that recycles humor, specific jokes and moments from Family Guy. Thank god I love Family Guy because this show made me laugh hysterically and I loved it pic.twitter.com/RRxGUeDP1E

— Branden Marotta (@brmarotta_) January 18, 2024

Just finished watching the Ted prequel series. It's good, it's like the old seasons of Family Guy.

— Rafa The Beat (@RafaTheBeat) January 18, 2024

And for those excited to check out the Ted series on this side of the world, the show will be landing on Sky Max and NOW on 9 February. Join JOE’s WhatsApp community for first access to news, updates, and quizzes. Click on this link to receive news and the latest headlines directly to your phone. You can leave the group at any time. Read more:

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