Ted 2 (2015) continues the outrageous adventures of the living, breathing, pot-smoking teddy bear voiced by Seth MacFarlane. This comedy sequel finds Ted newly married to checkout girl Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth), but when the couple decides to have a baby, their plans hit a legal wall. The state declares Ted to be property rather than a person, stripping him of his rights and threatening his marriage. What follows is a hilarious courtroom battle where Ted and his thunder buddy John (Mark Wahlberg) must prove Ted's personhood with the help of inexperienced lawyer Samantha (Amanda Seyfried).

Director Seth MacFarlane doubles down on the raunchy humor and pop culture references that made the first film a hit, while adding surprising heart to the absurd premise. The film cleverly uses its ridiculous premise to explore themes of civil rights and discrimination, all while delivering constant laughs through Ted's signature vulgar humor. Mark Wahlberg continues to showcase underrated comedic timing as John, while Amanda Seyfried proves surprisingly game for the film's outrageous tone.

While the film received mixed reviews from critics, fans of the original will find exactly what they're looking for: more of Ted's inappropriate antics, clever cameos, and the unique chemistry between a grown man and his childhood toy. The courtroom scenes provide a solid structure for the comedy, and the film's willingness to tackle serious themes through absurd humor gives it more substance than typical comedy sequels. For those who enjoyed the first film's blend of sentimentality and shock humor, Ted 2 delivers another dose of laugh-out-loud moments and surprisingly touching friendship.