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Peacock has given Dungeon Crawler Carl a straight-to-series order, tapping Chris Yost to write and Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door to produce, as Matt Dinniman’s popular RPG novels head to TV with production set to begin without a pilot.
Peacock has ordered a straight-to-series live-action adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl, produced by Universal Global Television and Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door. Chris Yost will write and executive-produce, with Dinniman and Yost set to lead a Comic-Con panel. Rights to the books were acquired in 2024. The logline centers on an alien invasion and a televised survival game show starring Carl and a self-absorbed talking cat as they fight for survival in a televised apocalypse.
Peacock has ordered a straight-to-series adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s LitRPG novel Dungeon Crawler Carl, developed by Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door and Universal Global Television. Dinniman will be a co-exec producer, and the story follows two survivors of an alien-corporation resource operation who must compete in a dungeon crawl reality show. The eight-book series is ongoing, with the latest volume released May 12, 2026, and two more sequels planned; no premiere date has been announced.
Peacock has given a series order to Dungeon Crawler Carl, adapting Matt Dinniman’s bestselling books for TV with Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door producing alongside Universal Global Television. Chris Yost will write and serve as an executive producer, with Dinniman as a non-writing EP and MacFarlane also an EP. The logline centers on a post-apocalyptic Earth where survivors are forced to compete in a savage intergalactic game show, partnered with a talking cat; the book series has sold over 10 million copies, and the project originally landed at Peacock after Universal International Studios acquired it in 2025.
Peacock has ordered a straight-to-series live-action adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s LitRPG novels Dungeon Crawler Carl, from Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door and Universal Global Television. Scripted for TV by Chris Yost with Dinniman as co-executive producer, the show follows Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat Princess Donut as they survive an apocalyptic, televised intergalactic game show against monsters, aliens and other survivors.
Seth MacFarlane says there’s no plan for a Ted Season 3 due to the high production costs, though an animated spinoff is headed to Peacock this year; a renewal decision hasn’t been made and the team suggests narrative workarounds could be possible.
Seth MacFarlane says there are no current plans for a third season of the Ted prequel on Peacock, noting the show is very expensive to produce due to heavy CGI, effectively limiting the viability of a Season 3 at the moment.
In a candid interview, Seth MacFarlane’s foul-mouthed teddy bear Ted talks about Season 2 of his TV show, revealing his raunchiest moments and any regrets as he navigates adolescence with now-teenaged John Bennett in a Massachusetts high school.
Seth MacFarlane and the Ted cast preview Season 2, a Framingham-set prequel to the 2012 film, as they chat about Masshole traits, ’90s nostalgia, and pulling off Boston accents; the new season streams on Peacock with returning stars Max Burkholder, Scott Grimes, Giorgia Whigham, and Alanna Ubach.
Nielsen's 2025 year-end streaming tallies crown Bluey as the overall most-watched title with 45.2 billion minutes on Disney+. Stranger Things led original series in minutes but finished third overall behind Bluey and Grey's Anatomy (40.92B). Nielsen’s ARTEYs also honor Seth MacFarlane as a “Streaming Icon,” while new series like HBO Max’s The Pitt (11.4B) and The Residence (9.5B) top the list of newcomers; Gunsmoke is noted as the most-binged title with 22.5B minutes. Across platforms, viewers logged about 16.7 trillion minutes in 2025.
Peacock’s Ted returns with an eight-episode Season 2 that acts as a 1994 prequel to the film franchise, featuring Seth MacFarlane’s voice as Ted and Max Burkholder as teen John. The season debuts March 5 and stars Scott Grimes, Alanna Ubach, and Giorgia Whigham, with the Ted universe expanding alongside an upcoming animated series from the same creative team.
Seth MacFarlane, known for 'Family Guy' and 'American Dad!', has released a new album 'Lush Life' featuring arrangements of songs written for Frank Sinatra, which he acquired from Sinatra's daughter, showcasing his passion for singing and admiration for Sinatra's artistry.
Seth MacFarlane, creator of "Family Guy," has no plans to end the show, citing its continued popularity and ability to fund good causes. He expressed that as long as people still love the show and it brings joy, there's no reason to stop. MacFarlane also halted work on the series in support of the Writers Guild of America protests but resumed after an agreement was reached.
Seth MacFarlane, creator of "Family Guy," expresses openness to the show's potential future, stating that as long as the audience continues to enjoy it, there's no good reason to stop. Despite a decline in viewership, the show remains a reliable performer for Fox and has already been renewed for Season 23. Voice actor Alex Borstein also shares her continued enjoyment of the show's scripts.
Seth MacFarlane, creator and star of Family Guy, expressed in an interview with the Los Angeles Times that he sees no good reason to end the show, citing its continued popularity and ability to fund charitable causes. Despite previous considerations to wrap it up, MacFarlane believes there's no need to stop unless people lose interest, as the show has gained "escape velocity." Family Guy, which premiered in 1999, was initially canceled but found new life through reruns and DVD availability, and has since aired consistently, currently in its 22nd season.