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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Disney has moved James L. Brooks’ dramedy Ella McCay from Sept. 19 to Dec. 12.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
The network is developing a sequel to Royal Pains, a medical dramedy that ran for eight seasons on USA from 2009-16.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
Royal Pains has a pulse after all: NBC is developing a revival of the USA Network medical dramedy, according to our sister site Deadline, with star Mark Feuerstein returning to reprise his role.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
Midway through the first season of Étoile, a lavish dramedy set in the realm of elite professional ballet, the greatest and most volatile dancer in the world uses her curtain call to address the audience.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
The network is developing a sequel to Royal Pains, a medical dramedy that ran for eight seasons on USA from 2009-16.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
Royal Pains has a pulse after all: NBC is developing a revival of the USA Network medical dramedy, according to our sister site Deadline, with star Mark Feuerstein returning to reprise his role.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
Midway through the first season of Étoile, a lavish dramedy set in the realm of elite professional ballet, the greatest and most volatile dancer in the world uses her curtain call to address the audience.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramedy. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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