Comedy drama
[3] In film, as well as scripted television series, serious dramatic subjects (such as death, illness, betrayal, grief, etc.)[citation needed][not verified in body] In Greek theatre, plays were considered comedies or tragedies (i.e. drama).In American cinema, The Kid (1921) by Charlie Chaplin is acknowledged as the first feature length film to blend comedy and drama.[12][13][14] In January 2022, Rafael Abreu, writing for the StudioBinder filmmaking blog, defined this genre as follows:[15] A dramedy is a movie or program that balances the elements of a drama and a comedy.The ratio between the drama and comedy can vary, but most of the time there is an equal measure of both, with neither side dominating.Abreu also adds that dramedies often deal with relatable and serious topics such as divorce, illness, hardship, and heartache.