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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In a sea of prestige actresses doing dramedy, Byrne is a true comedic talent, sporting incredible instincts for finding the funniest angle for Sylvia to take in her line readings or gestures.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Fortunately, the emotional spar fest between the queen of withering glares and snippy comments — award winner Allison Janney — and the onstage king of stammering self involvement — Andrew Rannells — clicks in director/writer Jim Rash dramedy debut.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Netflix's dramedy about three couples who take quarterly vacations had a shaky first season in 2025, despite an A-list cast that included cocreator Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Will Forte and Oscar-nominee Colman Domingo.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The 90-minute romantic dramedy was created outside of traditional filmmaking channels by a group of digital creator friends who scraped together the $100,000 budget from savings and sponsors.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 May 2026
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Fortunately, the emotional spar fest between the queen of withering glares and snippy comments — award winner Allison Janney — and the onstage king of stammering self involvement — Andrew Rannells — clicks in director/writer Jim Rash dramedy debut.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Netflix's dramedy about three couples who take quarterly vacations had a shaky first season in 2025, despite an A-list cast that included cocreator Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Will Forte and Oscar-nominee Colman Domingo.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The 90-minute romantic dramedy was created outside of traditional filmmaking channels by a group of digital creator friends who scraped together the $100,000 budget from savings and sponsors.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 May 2026
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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramedy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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