Aahana Swrup
Season 2 of the raunchy sitcom ‘Ted’ takes another foray into the early life of the titular anthropomorphic teddy bear as he and his best friend, John, withstand the last of their high school years. In the lead-up to their graduation, the foul-mouthed and troublesome duo get into plenty of trouble. These involve ill-advised calls to phone sex lines, one short-lived affair with a married woman, and a marijuana trade that lands Susan Bennett in a prison cell for a few days. By the end of the season, a freshly graduated John finds himself successfully running a weeks-long con with a fake newspaper meant to keep his conservative, easy-to-anger father from undergoing a heart attack.
As the season comes to an end, it wraps up overarching storylines and inserts a few references to the original ‘Ted’ movies, which precede the prequel show. Therefore, given the conclusive ending of the season, fans of the show are bound to wonder about the future of the series. While no confirmation has yet been made about the show’s renewal, a speedy greenlighting could lead to a new installment dropping around 2028.
Ted Season 3 Might Not Happen Largely Due to Budget Issues
As a sitcom, ‘Ted’ has a vast potential for future storylines and plot developments. Since the protagonist, John, is only 18 years old at the end of season 2, there are still 17 years to go before the show bridges the gap to catch up to the events of the first ‘Ted’ movie. Nonetheless, despite the story’s potential to move forward, there’s a high chance that the series might not get picked up for a third season. A prominent reason behind the possible cancellation is the high budget required to create the show, which has been estimated to be anywhere between $8 million and $10 million per episode. The show’s creator, Seth MacFarlane, who is also the voice of Ted, the teddy bear, was aware of the same as he crafted the conclusion of season 2.
In a conversation with The Wrap, MacFarlane spoke about the same. The creator shared, “What I kept hearing (from Peacock and Universal Pictures) was, Listen, the show is really expensive to produce, and there’s no way to do it at a lower cost. So I said, all right, I hear you loud and clear. So I wrote the last scene with Max (Burkholder, who plays John) walking into a gym, presumably coming out as Mark Wahlberg (older John) in the first ‘Ted’ film. So (showrunners) Brad Walsh and Paul Corrigan, and I kind of painted ourselves into a corner.” He further added, “Is there a way to do it (continue the story into season 3)? There’s always a way to do anything. But at the moment, it might take some narrative acrobatics. There’s no plan that I’ve heard of at the moment to do Season 3.”
A Potential Ted Season 3 Can Continue Exploring Ted’s Misadventures as John Steps Into Young Adulthood
Even though the future of a potential season 3 for ‘Ted’ remains uncertain, narratively, there’s plenty for the show to continue exploring. Season 2 decidedly ends on a conclusive note that seamlessly ties the possible permanent ending of the series with the beginning of the eponymous 2012 film. Nonetheless, the characters and their storylines still have the potential to grow. John and Ted’s graduation negates the possibility of further high school storylines. However, the 18-year-old’s first steps into young adulthood, as he grapples with his future, would make for an interesting character arc. From college-based storylines to analyzing how John arrived at his profession as a car rental employee later in the future, there’s a lot for the series to explore.
Similarly, many hilarious situations can come out of Ted’s simultaneous adventures and the strengthening of his and John’s co-dependent relationship. Through it all, the rest of the Bennett clan, including the parents, emotionally closed-off Matty, and overbearing Susan, can continue to remain in their son’s life as pillars of support, and, at times, chaos. Considering John’s cousin, Blaire, is still in college, which means she will continue to be a guest at the Bennett residence for a long time, her own personal narratives can also be explored in a potential third season. Ultimately, the structure of the series makes it possible for the narrative to easily grow into a third installment, should the project receive a renewal for another season.
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