How do you outline drama or comedy? On the subject of TV, it's usually determined primarily based on the size of an episode — half-hour for comedy, 60 for drama.
However as TV exhibits have gotten extra advanced, these style conventions have gotten much more fluid. A few of our favourite collection of all time are heartbreakingly unhappy in a single minute, uproariously humorous within the subsequent — and the episode size has nothing to do with it.
For those who love a present that covers the entire emotional spectrum, try Watch With Us' must-watch dramedy exhibits for September 2025.
‘The Bear' (2022–Current)
There's maybe no extra controversial present relating to style definition than The Bear. The Chicago-based story of Carmy Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) and his fellow cooks has 30-minute episodes, however it offers with intense points like substance abuse, psychological well being, household trauma and grief.
The dialogue is quippy, and the chaotic dynamic within the kitchen is usually hilarious, however a feel-good comedy it's not. Irrespective of the way you categorize it, The Bear will all the time earn a “Sure, Chef” from the Watch With Us staff.
‘Dying for Intercourse' (2025)
A miniseries with 30-minute episodes about intercourse and most cancers? It really works higher than you'd assume. Primarily based on the podcast by Molly Kochan and Nikki Boyer, it follows finest buddies Molly (Michelle Williams) and Nikki (Jenny Slate) after Molly is recognized with terminal most cancers. Unhappy along with her intercourse life, Molly decides to go away her husband (Jay Duplass) and spend the top of her life experiencing each form of sexual satisfaction possible — all whereas present process most cancers remedy.
Between one-night stands and true emotional connections, Molly faces the stark, however typically lovely, actuality of dying — along with her finest buddy by her facet. The quantity of laughing and crying you'll do whereas watching actually can't be overstated.
‘Barry' (2018–2023)
SNL alum Bill Hader provides probably the most heartbreaking performances we've ever seen on this tragicomic collection a few Marine-turned-hitman who desires to be an actor. As Barry Berkman, Hader embodies self-loathing, rage, terror and narcissism. He desires to be good, however can't resist the issues he's performed.
Supporting characters like affable Chechen mobster NoHo Hank (Anthony Carrigan) and self-absorbed performing instructor Gene Cousineau (Henry Winkler) are genuinely hilarious, leaving you gut-punched by the deeply upsetting moments which are all the time across the bend.
‘Beef' (2023–Current)
Ali Wong and Steven Yeun star on this darkish collection about two strangers who turn into obsessive about their hatred for one another after a street rage incident. Their revenge plots vary from petty to downright harmful, they usually're fully absurd — however it's all the time apparent that their rage comes from a deep properly of ache and dissatisfaction.
The performances from Yeun and Wong are thrillingly layered, and their evolving dynamic will maintain you fully hooked on the present. Beef was so successful that the restricted collection is being introduced again, following a feud between a distinct set of characters.
‘Fleabag' (2016–2019)
Primarily based on the one-woman present that launched her to stardom, Fleabag is Phoebe Waller-Bridge's humorous, emotional masterpiece. It follows a lady, who isn't given any identify aside from Fleabag, as she grieves the latest deaths of her mom and her finest buddy. Talking on to the digital camera at any time when fits her, Fleabag takes the viewers on a journey by means of her anger and confusion as she offers with intercourse, love, concern and loss.
Suffice it to say, we love Fleabag, and opposite to what the Scorching Priest (Andrew Scott) says in season 2, we don't imagine that “It'll move.” Waller-Bridge's efficiency as Fleabag is wry, susceptible and unbelievably charming — she's a personality so memorable, she doesn't actually even want a reputation.
