Seth MacFarlane's hit comedy prequel series Tedis returning to Peacock for Season 2, taking fans back to the '90s, to the Bennett household, where young John (Max Burkholder) and his best bear friend, Ted (voiced by MacFarlane), are trying to survive their senior year of high school.

After Season 1's record-breaking success, it's time to return to this raunchy and surprisingly heartfelt world, where wishes really do come true.

Ahead of the season's streaming premiere, Collider's Perri Nemiroffhad the opportunity to moderate a roundtable discussion with MacFarlane, Grimes, Whigham, and Burkholder to chat about the behind-the-scenes craftsmanship that goes into creating Peacock's most-watched original title.

They discuss bringing Ted to life, the skills they learned and honed from Season 1 to Season 2, making out with fake bears, and how long a series like this could run.

The crew also gets surprisingly emotional talking about some of Ted's heavier topics, sharing scenes with one another, including series stand-out Ubach, and MacFarlane's exceptional direction.

Seth MacFarlane said the animation for Ted is done by Blair Clark in LA and Framestore in Melbourne, using the same process as the movies, but even better.

He joked it’s like “making a Marvel movie every half hour,” which is huge for TV. MacFarlane’s on-set movements and expressions give the animators the “raw material” to make Ted feel real, not just a CGI character.

The cast shared what it’s like acting alongside an invisible character. Scott Grimes had to imagine Ted’s position instead of reacting to Seth MacFarlane’s voice.

Giorgia Whigham said she brings Ted to life with her imagination and MacFarlane’s voice, and joked that he now “haunts” her dreams.

Max Burkholder mentioned the life-size Ted doll on set, which made it easier to act. Season 2 made things trickier with scenes like Whigham’s “drunk, crazy makeout” with Ted’s head.

Season 2 also stepped up the production. Episode 3, “Dungeons & Dealers,” was a full Dungeons& Dragons episode with elaborate sets like forests, caves, and temples, all built on a soundstage.

MacFarlane loved the hands-on sets, though Grimes had fun joking about his character’s awkward bald spot costume.

This season mixed laughs with real emotion. In Episode 4, “The Mom’s Bombed Rom-Com,” Alanna Ubach stole the show as the wine-loving Susan, delivering hilarious lines and flawless physical comedy, even during a tricky monologue.

Scott Grimes called her a “monster” in the best way, and Seth MacFarlane drew inspiration from classic rom-coms like Ghost.

Episode 6 tackled abortion through Blaire’s story, with Giorgia Whigham praising the powerful kitchen scene and the moving reconciliation that didn’t require agreement, highlighting Ubach’s honest performance.

MacFarlane credited writer Chelsea Davison for the thoughtful episode.

In Episode 8, Max Burkholder noted how the show balanced comedy with real stakes, as John worries about Matty’s health, proving the series can make you laugh and feel at the same time.

On the show’s longevity, MacFarlane confidently said Ted could keep going “indefinitely,” much like Friends or The Office, potentially even 20 seasons, so long as viewers stay hooked on the characters.

The only real limit? The pricey CGI needed to bring Ted to life. The cast fondly recalled their instant chemistry during Season 1 rehearsals, especially in the tricky family dinner scenes.

Behind the laughs were moments of pure joy on set, like Max Burkholder’s hilarious final takes, and the deep bonds the team formed while tackling such an ambitious project.

With storylines that mix humor with real stakes like John worrying over Matty’s health, the series proves it can make you both laugh and feel at the same time.