‘Ted’ prequel series proves the formerly funny, foul-mouthed toy is all played out Funny bits are few among the talking teddy bear’s raunchy but predictable hijinks on Peacock show.

In Ted, the bawdy teddy bear fantasy that has yielded two R-rated movies and now a new prequel series on Peacock, the furry beast talks back, often in a four-letter flourish, always with the ...