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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Machado, who recurred on the CW dramedy, is the second cast alum to join Matlock, along with Yael Grobglas who also is recurring on the CW drama headlined by Kathy Bates.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
The English actor played interior designer Giorgio Barbieri in one episode of the Netflix dramedy.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 31 July 2025
Both help each other out in a rousing narrative chock-full of real-life roundball stars and choice Sandler zingers.
2. 'Punch-Drunk Love' (2002)
Paul Thomas Anderson's romantic dramedy is the first to really toss Sandler in the awards-season mix.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Brett Goldstein, also a writer and executive producer on the dramedy, and Brendan Hunt, series co-creator, are also set to reprise their roles as Roy Kent and Coach Beard, respectively.
—EW.com, 21 July 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
The English actor played interior designer Giorgio Barbieri in one episode of the Netflix dramedy.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 31 July 2025
Both help each other out in a rousing narrative chock-full of real-life roundball stars and choice Sandler zingers.
2. 'Punch-Drunk Love' (2002)
Paul Thomas Anderson's romantic dramedy is the first to really toss Sandler in the awards-season mix.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Brett Goldstein, also a writer and executive producer on the dramedy, and Brendan Hunt, series co-creator, are also set to reprise their roles as Roy Kent and Coach Beard, respectively.
—EW.com, 21 July 2025
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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramedy. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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