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Leanne: Divorce and dating in 16 episodes

I really like comedian Leanne Morgan. She’s Southern, sassy, and really funny. So, when I saw she had a new Netflix sitcom — she’s already had comedy shows on the streaming channel — I decided to watch it.

I had no idea it would be about divorce, in 20-minute segments.

Now, I could complain that it’s unrealistic, moves too fast, and is not what divorce is really like. But you know what? It’s funny and might be just what someone going through the hurt needs right now.

Is there enough God in it? Leanne talks about growing up in church in her comedy shows, and she and her TV family attend church in this new show, but I guess 20 minutes doesn’t leave enough time for faith once you make room for the anger, fear of moving on, and “baby mama drama.”

Still, that didn’t bother me. I saw this show for what it was, and I found myself laughing and binge-watching. I got through the 16 episodes in 5 hours on one weeknight. To be honest, I can’t wait for season two.

What the show gets right:

After a long marriage, infidelity just plain hurts.

Divorce happens when couples don’t talk about what’s wrong in a marriage.

Even when one spouse wants to come back, sometimes it can’t work.

Having family to help through the pain is a powerful remedy.

Depending on where you are in your journey, “Leanne” might be a salve, or it might scratch at the scabs. Be ready to laugh or to cry.

But I will say this: if you need to get away from your own drama for 5 hours, give it a try.

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