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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Where to watch: Max The Great The epic tale of Empress Catherine the Great of Russia gets a cheeky satirical revamp with The Great, an irreverent dramedy created by The Favourite screenwriter, Tony McNamara.
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Cady Lang, TIME, 16 May 2024
Laura Dern Reflects on Working with Father Bruce Dern for First Time on 'Palm Royale': 'Hard in the Best Way'
Also in the May 8 finale to the dramedy’s first season, protagonist Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons (Wiig) and Evelyn (Allison Janney) host the annual Beach Ball, attended by President Nixon.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
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Cady Lang, TIME, 16 May 2024
Laura Dern Reflects on Working with Father Bruce Dern for First Time on 'Palm Royale': 'Hard in the Best Way'
Also in the May 8 finale to the dramedy’s first season, protagonist Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons (Wiig) and Evelyn (Allison Janney) host the annual Beach Ball, attended by President Nixon.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramedy. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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