The second season of the series "Ted" has garnered 1.2 billion minutes of viewing since its premiere on March 5 and has become the most popular comedy television show of 2026 across all streaming services. This is reported by Deadline.
According to Nielsen, the series has become the most-watched original project on Peacock among men aged 18–34 since 2022, and it also topped the fresh ranking of original comedies in this age category.
"Ted" is a prequel to the 2012 film of the same name starring Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis. The plot follows a sentient teddy bear named Ted and his teenage best friend who is attending high school in the 1990s. The first season premiered in January 2024, and the second season followed in March 2026. The main roles are played by Seth MacFarlane and Max Burkholder.
The series has been well-received by critics: the first part received a 73% "freshness" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while the continuation achieved 100%. For Peacock, this is undoubtedly a success, as the project can be considered the first major breakthrough in streaming.
However, high ratings for the second season do not guarantee a third. The show has not been officially canceled, but creator and voice of Ted Seth MacFarlane has effectively confirmed that new episodes are not being written or planned. The main obstacle is the expensive computer graphics for the main character. Peacock may reconsider its decision, but production costs could prove prohibitive. In 2025, the service already canceled its critically acclaimed "Poker Face" for the same reasons.
