Netflix’s Leanne Trailer Finds Comedy in Midlife Reinvention
Netflix’s upcoming sitcom “Leanne” blends heartfelt humor and fresh starts as it follows a Southern grandmother rebuilding her life after divorce.
Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Leanne, a new sitcom set to premiere globally on July 31, 2025. Created by comedian Leanne Morgan alongside Chuck Lorre and Susan McMartin, the 16-episode series follows a woman thrust into a new chapter of life after her husband of 33 years leaves her for someone younger. With its mix of sharp wit and emotional resonance, Leanne promises a feel-good journey of rediscovery.
Co-produced by Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros. Television, Leanne bears the mark of seasoned sitcom success. Lorre, known for mega-hits like The Big Bang Theory and Mom, brings his signature blend of laughs and heart to a story centered on resilience, aging, and second chances, territory he navigated with critical acclaim in The Kominsky Method.
At the heart of the series is Leanne Morgan, stepping into her first scripted lead role after the success of her stand-up special Leanne Morgan: I’m Every Woman. Morgan plays a fictionalized version of herself: a Southern grandmother navigating menopause, heartbreak, and family chaos. “It’s inspired by my life, just not the divorce part,” Morgan has clarified, as she remains happily married in real life.
Morgan’s character is supported by a colorful family cast, including Kristen Johnston as her no-nonsense sister Carol, Celia Weston as their blunt mother Margaret, and Ryan Stiles as her ex-husband Bill. The series also stars Graham Rogers and Hannah Pilkes as Leanne’s grown children, with appearances from guest stars like Tim Daly and Jayma Mays.
The trailer, titled Leanne | Official Trailer | Netflix, captures the show’s heartfelt tone, featuring scenes of Leanne awkwardly reentering the dating world, attending therapy, and finding unexpected strength through laughter. Its warm blend of Southern charm and situational comedy places it in the same emotional territory as shows like Grace and Frankie and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
For Morgan, Leanne is more than a sitcom, it’s a new platform for her distinct comedic voice. Her relatable humor, rooted in everyday family life, menopause, and marriage, now finds new depth through scripted storytelling. The series positions her as a new kind of sitcom lead: older, wiser, and unapologetically herself.
With relatable themes and seasoned creatives at the helm, Leanne is poised to be one of Netflix’s standout comedies this summer. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Morgan’s stand-up or simply in search of a refreshing take on personal reinvention, this is one to add to your watchlist.
