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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At the heart of Mo, a semi-autobiographical Netflix dramedy from co-creator and star Mo Amer, is the tension between Mo the regular guy and Mo the stateless survivor, a man of estimable charms and abilities who is legally prohibited from establishing a legitimate career.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
Too much guileless positivity could lean a little Kimmy Schmidt, but Marcie’s innocence and genuine concern for every character grounds Sweeney’s dramedy from going full-tilt self-loathing.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Culkin, meanwhile, was recognized for his performance in A Real Pain, a dramedy about cousins rediscovering their Jewish heritage in modern-day Eastern Europe.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
There’s still a chance to catch this a poignant dramedy based on true events.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
Too much guileless positivity could lean a little Kimmy Schmidt, but Marcie’s innocence and genuine concern for every character grounds Sweeney’s dramedy from going full-tilt self-loathing.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Culkin, meanwhile, was recognized for his performance in A Real Pain, a dramedy about cousins rediscovering their Jewish heritage in modern-day Eastern Europe.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
There’s still a chance to catch this a poignant dramedy based on true events.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramedy. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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