Seth MacFarlane's new Ted prequel series has set a new streaming record on Peacock following its debut, becoming the most-watched original title in the platform's history despite a low Rotten Tomatoes score. The show's release coincided with the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend, potentially boosting app downloads and viewership. MacFarlane also commented on Mark Wahlberg's absence from the series, noting that the show is set 20 years before the first movie.
Peacock's Ted series required 3,000 VFX shots and 44 hours of motion capture from Seth MacFarlane to bring the foul-mouthed teddy bear to life. For Variety's coverage: https://t.co/UPYoOBhGnI https://t.co/zexeKm0Lj5
Seth MacFarlane's new show has broken records for Peacock. #Ted is the most-watched original title in the platform's history. One big reason is likely the release corresponding with the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend, which saw a jump in app downloads. 🐻 https://t.co/AE772bhLjB https://t.co/vw9At4w9Ah
Seth MacFarlane's new Ted prequel series breaks streaming records despite low Rotten Tomatoes score https://t.co/9WW7XQHPgK
Ted franchise creator and star Seth MacFarlane responds to Mark Wahlberg's absence in the new TV show, set 20 years before the first movie. https://t.co/yaijQyhi1e
Seth MacFarlane’s Ted prequel series sets a new streaming record after its Peacock debut https://t.co/lBAUdJIbXx https://t.co/AA2EdCepwg
Seth MacFarlane’s new Ted show, which serves as a prequel to the movies, has set a new streaming record following its debut on Peacock. https://t.co/BoesIGTZEe