With the launch of Ted the series on Peacock, people are wondering if it is a prequel, sequel, or a spinoff of the first two movies from 2012 and 2015. Is it connected to those films directly? Here’s all you need to know.
Is the Ted TV show a prequel or sequel of Ted 1 & 2?
The Ted series is a prequel to the original two Ted movies and features a young John Bennett along with his stuffed bear pal.
Seth MacFarlane stated that when he decided to return to the Ted franchise, he consulted with Mark Wahlberg. But due to the actor’s busy schedule, he couldn’t return yet. So, it was concluded that the new project had to be a prequel. So, the show features young Ted and John Bennett, who is played by Max Burkholder this time around.
How is the Ted series connected to the movies and when does it take place?
The Ted series is set in the same universe as the movies. Its story takes place in the year 1993 where we focus on Ted and John’s adventures during their school days in Framingham, Massachusetts.
The official synopsis of the Ted TV show reveals how the series connects to the films and what the two leads are up to:
“It’s 1993 and Ted the bear’s moment of fame has passed, leaving him living with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett, who lives in a working-class Boston home with his parents and cousin. Ted may not be the best influence on John, but when it comes right down to it, he’s willing to go out on a limb to help his friend and his family.”
With the timeline of the series, it’s clear that the movie is connected to the opening sequence in Ted (2012). Specifically, it takes place between the moment when John Bennett wished the bear to life and the grown-up lives of both characters.
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