Ted prequel series: release date, cast, trailer and everything you need to know
After bursting onto the big screen more than 10 years ago, everyone’s favourite foul-mouthed teddy bear is starring in his own TV series. Launching in February, the Ted series serves as a prequel to the 2012 film and follows the younger days of the talking teddy and his best friend John.
It is the latest project from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, who serves as co-showrunner and co-writer and has directed every episode. Speaking ahead of the show’s launch, he said the series should “evoke the tone and the personality” of the films while still feeling “very new.”
Ted launched in the US earlier this month and has been well-received, currently boasting a 90 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It also became the most-watched original title in the history of NBC's streaming platform Peacock over its first three days, Collider reported.
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Here, we break down everything you need to know about the Ted series.
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What is Ted about?
The Ted series serves as a prequel to the hit comedy film of the same name, which starred Mark Wahlberg as a man whose long-time best friend is a teddy bear named Ted. The series takes place in 1993, after Ted’s moment of fame has passed and he’s back home living in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett, along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan and cousin Blaire.
The adorable-looking bear is a bad influence on young John, but he’s a loyal friend who’s always willing to go out on a limb for the sake of their friendship.
Ted lives with John and his family in MassachusettsWhen is Ted released?
The Ted series will premiere in the UK on Friday, February 9. All seven episodes will be available to binge watch on-demand from launch.
How to watch Ted
Ted will premiere exclusively on Sky Max. It will be available to watch with a Sky TV package, which is currently available in Sky’s February deal along with Netflix, Sky Stream and Superfast broadband for £39 a month.
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Max Burkholder as John and Seth MacFarlane as voice of TedWho is in the cast of Ted?
Seth MacFarlane returns for a third outing as the voice of Ted, a teddy bear that came to life thanks to a young boy’s wish. MacFarlane previously played Ted in the original film and its 2015 sequel.
As the series takes place years before the films, the Ted series features an all-new cast, with 26-year-old Max Burkholder playing the young John. The American actor had a main role in US comedy-drama Parenthood and had minor roles in several MacFarlane shows including Family Guy, American Dad!, The Cleveland Show and The Orville.
Euphoria’s Alanna Ubach plays John’s mother, Susan, while American Dad’s Scott Grimes is his father, Matty. They are joined by 13 Reasons Why’s Giorgia Whigham as John’s cousin, Blaire.
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The Lord of the Rings’ Ian McKellen is the show’s narrator.
Is there a trailer for Ted?
Sky unveiled the official trailer for Ted in November. It can be viewed here.
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