Chuck Lorre’s new Netflix sitcom,Leanne, is turning into an even bigger success than I ever expected. Premiering on Netflix in July 2025,Leannefollows the titular protagonist, played by Leanne Morgan, as she tries to begin a new chapter in her life, following the discovery of her husband’s infidelity and the end of her marriage.
The cast ofLeanneincludes Kristen Johnston, Graham Rodgers, and Celia Weston, who play different members of Leanne’s dysfunctional family. Despite their eccentric personalities and complicated relationships with each other, Leanne’s family offers their support as she tries to adjust to the unexpected changes in her life and help her find love again after the dissolution of her marriage.
Since its release,Leannehas reached Netflix’s Top 10 most-watched shows, and has been widely praised for its humorous and dramatic depiction of midlife crises and separation. It has been popular with both critics and audiences, but it has since broken a record that I could have never expected.
Leanne Is Chuck Lorre’s Highest Rated Show On Rotten Tomatoes With Audiences
It Has An Audience Score Of 88% On Rotten Tomatoes
In the weeks following its release on Netflix,Leannereceived a Certified Fresh rating onRotten Tomatoes, and has been described as a callback to classic sitcoms from a bygone era. It has a critical score of 75% and a score of 88% with audiences, beating series includingThe Big Bang TheoryandYoung Sheldonto become one of Chuck Lorre’s highest-rated shows with audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
Chuck Lorre’s Top Five Highest-Rated Shows With Audiences On Rotten Tomatoes
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2025
88%
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2018
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2017
85%
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84%
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2007
Leannenow tiesThe Kominsky Methodas Chuck Lorre’s highest-rated Rotten Tomatoes show with audiences, with both shows boasting an 88% audience rating.Leanne’shigh Rotten Tomatoes score with audiences represents the show’s popularity with viewers on Netflix, and continues Lorre’s ongoing critical and viewing success with sitcoms across his almost three-decade TV career.
Is Leanne Really Chuck Lorre’s Best Show?
It Hasn’t Ranked As High With Critics On Rotten Tomatoes
WhileLeanneis on track to becomeone of Chuck Lorre’s best TV showsever made, it is not his highest-rated critical show with critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Currently,Leannehas a Certified Fresh score of 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is significantly lower compared to shows likeBookie’s90% score orGeorge & Mandy’s First Marriage’s89% rating.
While it is certainly not his lowest-rated sitcom,Leannegave Chuck Lorre his lowest critical Rotten Tomatoesscore in four years, since his 2021 sitcom,United States of Al, reached only 31% with critics. However, its critical score doesn’t take away the fact thatLeannehas filled a void since Chuck Lorre’sMomended, with its inclusion of a female lead character.
Leannehas also been credited with continuing Chuck Lorre’s relatable character streak and for its comedic portrayal of a midlife crisis and offering ideas on dealing with change later in life. The Certified Fresh status with critics and its record-breaking audience ratings on Rotten Tomatoes could lead to further success and renewal of future seasons forLeanneon Netflix.
Source:Rotten Tomatoes
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.
