Everything you need to know: Release Date, Where to watch, Plot, Trailer and more

Peacock has revealed the premiere date for the Ted prequel TV mini-series, delving into the origin of this beloved character, in a surprise for fans of the teddy bear.

The Ted prequel series will debut on January 11, 2024, promising an amusing and nostalgic journey into Ted’s past and his friendship with 16-year-old John Bennett. We will explore the series’ release date, where to watch it, the story, the availability of a trailer, and more for the Ted prequel series.

The much-loved Ted franchise will have a prequel in the form of a forthcoming American comedy television series. All seven episodes will be available to watch on January 11, 2024, serving as an introduction to the two classic Ted movies. Created by Seth MacFarlane, the storyline follows the magical animated teddy bear, a result of a wish made by a child on a shooting star.

The friendship between Ted and John Bennett is central to the plot, spanning from their childhood into adulthood. Seth MacFarlane and Mark Wahlberg are the voices of Ted and John Bennett in the films, and this series will explore the early years of Ted, set in 1993, as he resides with John and his family in Massachusetts.

For those eager to watch Ted’s earlier escapades, Peacock is the exclusive streaming platform for the Ted prequel series. All seven episodes will be available on Peacock starting from the premiere date, featuring a ‘supersized’ first episode and six subsequent episodes running for thirty minutes each.

Peacock has released a teaser trailer, providing fans with a first look at the 1993 version of Ted and building anticipation for the humorous and heartwarming moments the prequel series is set to deliver.

Set in 1993, the prequel TV mini-series follows the bear’s moment of faded fame, bringing him back to Massachusetts and exploring the dynamics of his friendship with John and the Bennett household. Created by Seth MacFarlane, who also voices Ted, the series explores the challenges of adolescence and the timeless truth that having a friend like Ted, no matter the circumstances, makes it more bearable.

The main cast includes Seth MacFarlane as Ted, Max Burkholder as John Bennett, Scott Grimes as Matty Bennett, Alanna Ubach as Susan Bennett, and Giorgia Whigham as Cousin Blaire. As fans await the premiere of the Ted prequel series, the combination of humor, loyalty, and mischief is sure to captivate the essence of what made the teddy bear a cultural hit.

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