dramedy
noun
dra·me·dy
ˈdrä-mə-dē 
ˈdra-
: a comedy (such as a film or television show) having dramatic moments
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The series, which started as a humble dramedy about a fancy chef taking over his family sandwich shop, has become one of the biggest word-of-mouth sensations of post-pandemic TV, garnering (so far) 21 Emmys and launching its mostly unknown cast into the Hollywood stratosphere.
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
As of 2024, White says that his kids haven't seen his award-winning dramedy The Bear, save for the opening minutes of the pilot.
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Odeya Pinkus,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Robbins already has her next project for 20th TV lined up — dramedy Chicks starring Pompeo, which was given a pilot order by Hulu earlier this month.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Cruz joined director Olivia Wilde and costar Seth Rogen for the screening and conversation of the upcoming dramedy.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
As of 2024, White says that his kids haven't seen his award-winning dramedy The Bear, save for the opening minutes of the pilot.
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Odeya Pinkus,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Robbins already has her next project for 20th TV lined up — dramedy Chicks starring Pompeo, which was given a pilot order by Hulu earlier this month.
—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Cruz joined director Olivia Wilde and costar Seth Rogen for the screening and conversation of the upcoming dramedy.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramedy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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