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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Little is known about the Daniels’ follow-up to the bonkers family dramedy that became the golden child of the 2023 Oscars.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
The actress is best known for her breakout leading role in Flamin’ Hot, the Searchlight dramedy marking Eva Longoria’s feature directorial debut, which made history as the first film to debut simultaneously on Hulu and Disney+ in 2023.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
While calling The Comeback a dramedy may be a stretch, the series has moved away from the broader humor of its inaugural season and evolved into something richer and more emotionally resonant.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
From directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the sci-fi dramedy follows Ryan Gosling as a brainy school teacher who is sent into space to save the Sun from a cataclysmic blackout.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
The actress is best known for her breakout leading role in Flamin’ Hot, the Searchlight dramedy marking Eva Longoria’s feature directorial debut, which made history as the first film to debut simultaneously on Hulu and Disney+ in 2023.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
While calling The Comeback a dramedy may be a stretch, the series has moved away from the broader humor of its inaugural season and evolved into something richer and more emotionally resonant.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
From directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the sci-fi dramedy follows Ryan Gosling as a brainy school teacher who is sent into space to save the Sun from a cataclysmic blackout.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramedy. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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