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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The Vince Vaughn Netflix dramedy leads a bunch of new flicks in May that have arrived on your favorite streaming services, from Hulu and Amazon's Prime Video to Peacock and Max.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 May 2025
As Deadline revealed exclusively last week, Patterson has pivoted to guest-star in Season 3 of the police dramedy.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 May 2025
The police procedural dramedy stars Wendell Pierce, Carra Patterson, Daniel K. Isaac and Ben Levi Ross.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 8 May 2025
Kirsten Fitzgerald directs the world premiere of Green’s dramedy about an unlikely friendship, which has its touching moments, even if some of the narrative turns and tonal shifts feel rather sudden or far-fetched.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 May 2025
As Deadline revealed exclusively last week, Patterson has pivoted to guest-star in Season 3 of the police dramedy.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 May 2025
The police procedural dramedy stars Wendell Pierce, Carra Patterson, Daniel K. Isaac and Ben Levi Ross.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 8 May 2025
Kirsten Fitzgerald directs the world premiere of Green’s dramedy about an unlikely friendship, which has its touching moments, even if some of the narrative turns and tonal shifts feel rather sudden or far-fetched.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramedy. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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