"comedic beats" refers to the funny moments or humorous points in a comedy routine, show, or story. These beats are the specific moments where the audience laughs or finds something amusing. Full definition
We definitely have that here, but the insert of comedic beats often feel inserted so the audience can feel some joy in this tragic tale. (awardscircuit.com)
Instead the film winds up falling into more typical comedic beats. (vanityfair.com)
There are certain elements that feel more like Indiegogo requests rather than natural comedic beats for these characters. (mediamikes.com)