The ongoing success of Chuck Lorre’sLeanneon Netflix makes the cancellation of another one of his popular sitcoms four years ago even more disappointing. Lorre’s new sitcom sees the titular Leanne forced to deal with her husband of over 30 years, leaving her for a younger woman, while also trying to offer support to her adult children.
Alongside famed comedian Leanne Morgan, thecast ofLeanneincludes Celia Weston, Blake Clark, and Graham Rogers, who play members of the family that come together to support Leanne as she copes with the separation and adjusts to single life. As the series progresses, Leanne grapples with the choice between holding on to her marriage and allowing herself to move on.
Since its debut,Leannehas entered Netflix’s Top 10, with more than 2.7 million views, and has achieved a score of 89% among audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, ranking it as one of Lorre’s best sitcoms in recent years. The continued success ofLeannemakes the cancellation of another of Lorre’s sitcoms even worse than when it was announced four years ago.
Both Series Offer Powerful Depictions Of Family, Drama & Moving On
The plot and themes ofLeanneare very similar to another of Lorre’s sitcoms,Mom, which follows a mother and daughter trying to rebuild their relationship after battling addiction. Both shows offer stories of family bonding and overcoming different obstacles, while also including the right amount of humor to keep viewers entertained, which makes it disappointing thatMomwas canceled in 2020 after eight seasons.
TheNetflix sitcom,Leanne,has been widely praised by both critics and viewers for its modern and humorous depiction of family, divorce, and trying to date later in life. The series has also been praised for its likable characters, chemistry between the cast, and its comedic approach to beginning a new life chapter.
Leannehas also been praised for being able to maintain the balance between comedy and drama, a feature that is persistent within many of Lorre’s shows.Lorre has seen great successwith sitcoms, includingThe Big Bang TheoryandYoung Sheldon, thanks to his ability to blend themes such as comedy, drama, and tragedy.
Why Mom Was Canceled After 8 Seasons
Anna Faris' Departure In Season 7 Impacted The Show’s Future
During its original run on CBS,Momproved to be a hit with critics and viewers, averaging around 8.52 million viewers and receiving multiple award nominations, including 13 Emmy nominations. However, in 2020,Anna Faris announced that she was departingMomafter season 7 to focus on other projects.
Following Faris' departure, the eighth season ofMomfocused on Allison Janney’s character, Bonnie, and her family and friends, but many viewers felt the show lacked the same emotional depth of previous seasons. Faris' departure is set to have contributed to the decision by CBS tocancel Mom in 2021, after season 8.
Janney expressed her disappointment atMom’scancellation, stating that it was a “shock” and that while she had theories about why the show was cancelled, she was “told not to express them” (viaPeople). Given its high viewership and the ongoing success of Chuck Lorre’sLeanneon Netflix, it’s understandable why Janney was disappointed withMom’scancellation.
Mom
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Mom, released in 2013, is a comedy-drama series following Christy, a newly sober single mother, as she navigates parenthood in a challenging environment. Her sobriety is tested by the return of her estranged mother, who re-enters Christy’s life with unsolicited advice and criticism.
Leanne
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.
