Ted Prequel Series Breaks Peacock Streaming Record Despite Mixed Reviews

Audience reception remains positive with a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes, suggesting potential for a second season.

Seth MacFarlane's Ted prequel series has broken a streaming record on Peacock, becoming the platform's most-watched original title in just three days.
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, with a 58% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the audience score sits at 90%, indicating a positive reception from viewers.
The series, based on the 2012 film, follows a young John Bennett and his childhood teddy bear, Ted, brought to life.
The series is available in full on Peacock in the US, and will be available on Sky Max in the UK at some point in 2024.
Despite the critical reception, the high viewership numbers suggest a second season could be in the works.