Chuck Lorre‘s latest comedy has arrived on Netflix as comedian Leanne Morgan takes center stage in the streamer’s multi-camera series Leanne.

The show, which follows the eponymous character as she grapples with the unexpected twist her life has taken after her husband of over 30 years cheats on her with a younger woman. The 16-episode comedy showcases Leanne’s relationships with her kids, sister Carol (Kristen Johnston), her estranged husband Bill (Ryan Stiles), and her budding romance with boyfriend Andrew (Tim Daly).

It also highlights the ups and downs of being a woman as she goes through big changes like menopause and finding her place in an evolving world. But will there be more stories on the horizon?

“Yes, I hope it goes a second season,” Morgan tells TV Insider.

“It’s definitely set up to hopefully continue,” Johnston adds. For those who have binged the season, they’ll recall that the finale episode saw Andrew whisk Leanne away on a weekend getaway, only for it all to be disrupted by her daughter-in-law going into labor with her granddaughter.
 

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Turning around, Leanne arrived at the hospital in time for the birth, but it also coincided with Bill’s hospitalization with chest pain, which turned out to be a panic attack. The episode concluded with Leanne holding her granddaughter and imagining the future ahead.

So, what does Morgan want to see next for her character? “Whether it’s romantic or a job, you know, she’s tended to her family all of her life, put everybody else first, I want people to see what she’s gonna do,” Morgan tells TV Insider.

Meanwhile, Johnston echoes, “It’s just the first season, it’s really setting everything up. If we get to go another season, I think there will be some really big payoffs that we’ve heard rumors about, but we’ll see.”

As part of the Chuck Lorre TV universe, the star from his series that Morgan and Johnston would most like to see on Leanne is Mom‘s Allison Janney. Johnston previously starred on the former CBS series, but she adds, “Jaime Pressly was basically built for this show. Any of those Mom gals would be amazing, or The Big Bang [Theory], I mean any of his shows, we’d take any of them.”

Executive producer Nick Bakay teases that there are a few directions a second season could take as he says, “There’s always stuff that didn’t make Season 1, and you realize that’s a Season 2 area. So you always have some things up your sleeve, and certainly, the course of the first season tees up a lot. But you have to get back in the room and start rolling up your sleeves and kind of start from scratch.”

Meanwhile, series co-creator Lorre doesn’t want the team to get too ahead of themselves as he adds, “We’ve always discovered the show on the fly. When you plan so far ahead. You rob yourself of learning, and you take away the opportunity to watch the actors perform a scene, and go, ‘Oh, that presents a whole world of possibilities.’”

“God willing, if there is a second season, if you’ve outlined the whole thing, then there’s nothing,” Lorre continues, noting, “It kind of robs you of that [freedom].”

Do you want to see more of Leanne? Let us know in the comments section below, and stay tuned for any updates about the show’s future. In the meantime, check out the full interview above.

In a move that has stunned fans and industry insiders alike, Stephen Colbert has officially announced his return to television—but not in the way anyone expected.

Just weeks after CBS confirmed the cancellation of The Late Show, Colbert is staging a massive comeback, this time partnering with none other than Rep. Jasmine Crockett, the Texas firebrand known for her sharp political instincts and viral media presence.

And the entertainment world? It’s on fire.

💥 A DUO NOBODY SAW COMING—AND NOW, NOBODY CAN IGNORE

The announcement dropped on social media early this morning: a sleek teaser trailer with a tagline that simply read, “Truth meets timing. Comedy meets confrontation. Coming soon.”

The pairing immediately set the internet ablaze.

Colbert, a master of satire and late-night commentary, has long been a household name. But Crockett, a rising political force known for her boldness, viral takedowns, and Gen Z appeal, brings an edge that late-night TV has arguably been lacking.

“We’re not here to play it safe,” Colbert teased in a press release.
“We’re here to play it real.”

🎙️ WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE SHOW SO FAR

Sources close to the production reveal that the new show—tentatively titled “After Hours with Colbert & Crockett”—will blend political commentary, unscripted interviews, and unapologetic humor, targeting both younger audiences and longtime late-night loyalists.

Unlike traditional formats, the program is rumored to be multi-platform, airing segments on TV, streaming, and social-first platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

And yes—live audience tapings are expected to resume.

👀 CBS… REGRETS?

As the announcement took over the trending charts, many began questioning whether CBS may have pulled the plug too early on The Late Show. While the network cited ratings fatigue and shifting priorities, Colbert’s massive fanbase—and now his reinvention—seem to suggest a golden opportunity lost.

“Letting Colbert go may go down as one of the worst strategic missteps in recent network history,” said one anonymous media executive.

⚖️ GAMBLE OR GENIUS?

Pairing a seasoned comedian with a sitting Congresswoman isn’t just bold—it’s unprecedented. But in an era where audiences crave both authenticity and sharp wit, this unexpected partnership might just be what the genre needs.

Early reactions are mixed:

🗣️ “This is the future. Politics and comedy with actual substance.”

🗣️ “Colbert is gold, but Crockett might polarize viewers.”

🗣️ “If Jon Stewart could do it, why not them?”

📺 FINAL THOUGHTS

Love it or hate it, Colbert & Crockett are stepping onto a new stage with no intention of playing by the old rules. The question now isn’t whether they’ll make waves—it’s whether they’ll change the tide entirely.