The seven-episode initial installment of Ted, released on January 11, on Peacock, achieved remarkable success, garnering millions of views in its premiere week alone. Eventually, it became Peacock’s most-watched original series to date and thereafter triggered conversations about a second season.
Therefore, after Ted season 1 set the stage for a potential sequel, Peacock gave a second-season pickup to the TV series that serves as a prequel to Seth MacFarlane’s film franchise starring Mark Wahlberg. This official confirmation of season 2 renewal from the streamer and the staggering success of season 1, proved the franchise’s ability to thrive without Wahlberg.
Peacock Gave a Second-Season Pickup to Ted
After Seth MacFarlane turned his iconic live-action movie Ted, starring Mark Wahlberg into a global success, the franchise witnessed expansion in the form of a prequel series by the same name on Peacock. But surprisingly, Peacock’s television series seemingly earned more popularity than the original film series.
Releasing the seven-episode initial installment of Ted on January 11, 2024, the franchise witnessed overwhelming success as the series remained the No. 1 original streaming comedy in the US, for more than two consecutive months. This accomplishment solidified the show’s status as Peacock’s first true hit, naturally setting the stage for a second season.
However, according to Deadline reports, despite the excellent performance of Ted, the renewal decision was not straightforward. Instead of ordering immediate renewal, Peacock delayed it for four months until recently, when the streamer agreed to give a second-season pickup to Seth MacFarlane‘s raunchy comedy spinoff series.
Considering the iconic success of the initial installment, the upcoming season will see more adventures and mishaps, while serving as a prequel to Seth MacFarlane’s original 2012 movie and its 2015 sequel. Once again, Ted, the sentient stuffed bear will appear onscreen with his high school friend John Bennett, played by Max Burkholder.
Ted Proved its Ability to Thrive Without Mark Wahlberg
Meanwhile, as Peacock ordered production to begin for Ted season 2, following the staggering initial success, it proved the franchise’s ability to thrive without Mark Wahlberg, who starred in the original Ted films. This not only demonstrated the show’s adaptability and capacity for growth but also its potential to attract viewership without Wahlberg’s star power.
The prequel series, which explores the early life of the sentient bear and John Bennett’s teenage years, showcased the franchise’s resilience and capacity for evolution without the original icon, Mark Wahlberg. Although the actor was once synonymous with Seth MacFarlane’s Ted movies, he no longer plays a driving force in the show. More than anything, the show even outperformed the original films.
I need five seasons minimum. This show was peak comedy.
— Zay⚡️ (@rollupmywrist) May 9, 2024
We will be watching cause this was the funniest show of 2024🔥
— Alex Matthew (Golf Legend) (@alex_golflegend) May 9, 2024
Let's gooooooooo!!!! Really enjoyed the first season and I've been really hoping they would renew it
— Dragon Zord (@DragonZord979) May 9, 2024
That took awhile. One of the funniest shows I have watched in along time.
— Alex Cutler (@Kanetaker5566) May 9, 2024
DROP NOW SEASON 1 WAS GOATED https://t.co/zhTjQBNUOo
— slattan (@aavonasac) May 9, 2024
Yes!🙌
Highly recommend the first season if you like raunchy sit-coms. https://t.co/SxsCpPOsSa
— Victor Duran (@vicduranduran) May 9, 2024
Therefore, with or without Mark Wahlberg, the Ted franchise thrived and evolved in the entertainment industry. Currently, as Peacock announced their decision to renew the show for its second season, fans expressed their excitement on social media. Stating their demands from the upcoming season, fans’ enthusiasm hinted at the potential success of the upcoming installment.
Ted series is available on Peacock
Ted films are available on Prime Video.
