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Leanne Season 1 Debuts on Netflix, Showcases Morgan’s Reinvention Journey

Netflix released all 16 episodes at once to spotlight Leanne Morgan’s personal comedy in a classic multi-camera format

Kristen Johnston, left, and Leanne Morgan play sisters in the scripted comedy "Leanne."
From left: Kristen Johnston and Leanne Morgan in "Leanne." (Netflix)
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Overview

  • Netflix premiered the entire 16-episode first season on July 31, making “Leanne” immediately available for binge-watching
  • Morgan leads the show as a fictionalized version of herself and shares co-creator and executive producer credits, also co-writing the debut episode
  • Critics praised Morgan’s affable performance and the series’ depiction of family dynamics as her character rebuilds life after a 33-year marriage ends
  • Some reviews questioned the show’s traditional multi-camera, laugh-track approach, pointing to uneven pacing and scriptwriting in early episodes
  • The ensemble cast includes Kristen Johnston as Carol, Ryan Stiles as Bill, Graham Rogers as Tyler, Hannah Pilkes as Josie, Celia Weston and Blake Clark as Leanne’s parents