Chuck Lorre’s newest Netflix sitcom,Leanne, has debuted to hislowest Rotten Tomatoes score in four years, sinceUnited States of Alin 2021. The prolific sitcom king has written, produced and created some of the most popular and successful TV shows in recent times, includingThe Big Bang Theory, andTwo and A Half Men.
Created by Lorre and comedian Leanne Morgan, in her first starring role,Leannedebuted on Netflix on July 31, and follows Leanne (Morgan), a50-something woman who is forced to start her life over again when her husband of 33 years, Bill (Ryan Stiles) leaves herfor another woman, and the show has posted a fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
PerRotten Tomatoes,Leannehas been certified ‘fresh’ on the review aggregation site, with a critics' score of 82%, as well as an audience score of 100%. Despite the impressive critical review, it is actuallyLorre’s lowest score sinceUnited States of Al’s ‘rotten’ score of 31%back in 2021.
The show hasrated below Lorre’s most recent sitcoms, 2023’sBookie, which clocked 90%, andThe Big Bang Theoryspinoff showGeorge & Mandy’s First Marriage, which was rated at 89%.
What This Means For Leanne On Netflix
The Show Marks The Culmination Of A Gradual Pivot From Lorre
Leanneis a charming and sweet sitcom, with plenty of heart and spunk, and a premise that will be familiar to a lot of people. With Morgan heading up thecast of Leanne, the show also marks agradual shift towards telling stories surrounding a female protagonist, something Lorre experimented with inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
However, unlike the former,Leannehas no male co-lead, and is focused primarily on a woman in her 50s, trying to navigate life all over again. It’s mostly new territory for Lorre, but the series, though created by him, is also headed up by Morgan and her co-creator Susan McMartin. With a 16-episode first season, there’s also plenty for viewers to binge, which will give audiences more time to sit with the characters and grow fond of them.
Our Take On Leanne’s Rotten Tomatoes Rating
The Show Could Kickstart A Trend Of Sitcoms For A More Mature Viewership
As more reviews come in forLeanne, the score will almost certainly change, andpeople’s views on the sitcom will likely be influenced by their life experiences. There are manyreasonsThe Big Bang Theorybecame popular, but Penny’s fish-out-of-water situation made it relatable to a lot of people, even those who didn’t understand the science elements.
Leanneis less broad in that respect, which is both a help and a hindrance to its popularity. However, it is a sitcom carried by a great performance from its lead, laugh-out-loud jokes, and some genuinely poignant moments. There’s no reasonLeannecannot become a long-running success, and continue to usher in an era of comedies aimed at a wider audience.
Leanne
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Leanne is a comedy focusing on a woman whose life changes drastically when her long-time husband leaves her for someone else. As a grandmother facing menopause, she receives support from her family in navigating this unexpected life transition.
