Better Off Ted
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Created by Victor Fresco
On ABC
A satirical workplace comedy that mines absurdist humor from corporate malfeasance and ethical compromise, balancing dark subject matter with irreverent tone and a tight ensemble cast.
Ted, a successful but morally conscious man, runs a research and development department at a morally questionable corporation, Veridian Dynamics. No achievement is too far fetched and no invention too unorthodox for Veridian. Ted loves his seemingly perfect job; he loves his superhuman boss, Veronica, and colleagues Lem, Phil and Linda, but he's starting to take a closer look at the company's extremely questionable practices... especially when they try to cryogenically freeze one of Ted's scientists for testing purposes.
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Is Better Off Ted one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 88% of series.
Is Better Off Ted sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.
Is Better Off Ted violent? Barely. Less violent than 75% of series.
Does Better Off Ted leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Better Off Ted easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Better Off Ted scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Better Off Ted
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Better Off Ted
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Better Off Ted, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Better Off Ted, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Better Off Ted, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
