Leanne Morgan Is Back with the ‘Mother of All Comedy Specials’ in “Unspeakable Things” Trailer (Exclusive)
‘Unspeakable Things’ will premiere on Nov. 4 on Netflix
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Leanne Morgan is sharing parenting woes and relatable life moments in her new comedy special Unspeakable Things
PEOPLE exclusively reveals the trailer for Morgan’s latest special
Unspeakable Things premieres Nov. 4 on Netflix
Leanne Morgan’s new special, Unspeakable Things, is coming to Netflix.
PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the trailer for Morgan’s second Netflix comedy special, in which she takes on topics including motherhood, trying CBD for the first (and last) time, navigating fame and the less glamorous side of family vacations.
In the teaser, the Tennessee native, 60, jokes, “I remember praying to the Lord, and saying what did I do that was so bad that this is my vacation now?”
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Morgan’s new special, which is directed by Manny Rodriguez, is her second for the streamer following 2023’s I’m Every Woman, which remains Netflix’s most-viewed stand-up show from a female comedian globally.
The actress is also the co-creator and star of Netflix’s sitcom Leanne from The Big Bang Theory and Mom creator Chuck Lorre. The scripted comedy, which has been renewed for a second season, debuted on Netflix’s Global Top 10.
Morgan’s relatable storytelling and Southern humor have made her a powerhouse in comedy. In an August interview, she told PEOPLE that getting her own sitcom the year she turned 60 was “perfect timing.”
“I’m a mama from Knoxville, Tennessee, and this happening for me, it’s a miracle and a blessing,” she said. “And honey, I still don’t believe it.”
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Leanne Morgan in ‘Unspeakable Things’
Leanne is inspired in part by the comedian’s life. The series, which premiered in July 2025, stars Morgan, Kristen Johnston, Celia Weston, Blake Clark, Ryan Stiles, Graham Rogers and Hannah Pilkes.
“When [Lorre] came to my house in Knoxville to learn more about me and my family for inspiration for the show, I had to pinch myself,” Morgan told PEOPLE in a May interview. “To make my very first television series with a titan of the industry taught me something new every day, and I’m so honored to work with him.” 
In addition to a second season of Leanne, Netflix also revealed a third comedy special is in the works.
Unspeakable Things premieres Tuesday, Nov. 4, on Netflix. Leanne season 1 and I’m Every Woman are available now on the streamer.
In an era where comedy specials often chase shock value or viral edginess, Leanne Morgan’s latest Netflix offering, Unspeakable Things, arrives like a warm hug from a sassy Southern aunt—equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and utterly unapologetic. Premiering on November 4, 2025, the 60-year-old comedy icon’s second hour-long stand-up special has already shot to the top of Netflix’s charts, surpassing even high-profile releases like Nobody Wants This in viewer hours. For those who missed her breakout 2023 special I’m Every Woman—Netflix’s most-viewed comedy by a female comedian since then—this is the perfect reintroduction. But for fans, it’s a long-awaited sequel that proves Morgan isn’t just back; she’s bolder, more vulnerable, and holding absolutely nothing back.
Filmed in her hometown of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Unspeakable Things captures Morgan in her element: a glittering golden gown on a simple stage, microphone in hand, spilling “sweet tea” about life’s messier moments. Directed by Manny Rodriguez (known for helming specials like Nate Bargatze’s The Greatest Average American) and executive produced by Morgan alongside Judi Marmel and Emily Noonan, the special clocks in at a breezy 60 minutes. It’s a time-traveling tapestry of anecdotes, weaving tales from her 33-year marriage to “Chuck Morgan,” her three grown children (Charlie, Maggie, and Tess), and her whirlwind plunge into Hollywood stardom. As one reviewer aptly put it, Morgan speaks to her audience “as an emissary from another world,” turning the mundane into the exotic with her signature drawl and deadpan delivery.
What sets Unspeakable Things apart isn’t just the laughs—though there are plenty, from belly-busting to the kind that leave you wiping tears—but its raw authenticity. At 60, Morgan isn’t performing youth or edginess; she’s owning the chaos of midlife with grace and grit. “I remember praying to the Lord, and saying what did I do that was so bad that this is my vacation now?” she quips in the trailer, recounting a family trip gone hilariously awry. It’s this blend of self-deprecation and sharp observation that has endeared her to millions, particularly in “flyover states” craving clean, relatable humor amid a sea of blue comedy. As she told Billboard, “I’ve got the best fans in the world. They love me and believe in me and they want to see me do well. And they come out, they’ve got money. They want to be entertained, and I think they’ve been ignored.”
Morgan’s journey to this moment is the stuff of late-blooming dreams. Born in a tiny town of 500 on the Kentucky-Tennessee border, she grew up church-raised, family-first, with comedy as a sidelined passion. For decades, she prioritized raising her kids, performing sporadically at open mics and local gigs. It wasn’t until her 50s that viral videos of her stand-up caught fire, leading to sold-out tours and that game-changing Netflix deal. I’m Every Woman exploded in 2023, racking up views and a multi-project pact. Fast-forward to 2025: She’s starring as a version of herself in the Chuck Lorre sitcom Leanne (renewed for Season 2 after a strong summer debut), playing Reese Witherspoon’s sister in the rom-com You’re Cordially Invited (with Will Ferrell), and dropping Unspeakable Things as the first of two more specials (the next slated for 2027). At a time when ageism plagues Hollywood, Morgan’s rise feels like a cultural reset. “There’s just no substitute for a whip-smart Southern woman telling it like it is,” raves the Los Angeles Times, crediting her unvarnished style for keeping her “funny” amid the frenzy.
The special opens with a bang: Morgan, resplendent in gold, dives straight into body positivity—or as she calls it, “how big I’ve gotten.” It’s a bold opener, poking fun at fluid retention and the perils of aging without a hint of meanness. From there, she pivots to marriage, the special’s cheeky namesake. “Unspeakable things” refers to the bedroom compromises she’s made over three decades with Chuck, delivered with a wink that’s risquĂ© for Morgan but tame by stand-up standards. “Does his fondness for hotel hanky-panky… work for Morgan,” notes Ready Steady Cut, praising how it underscores her commitment to keeping the peace. Fans on X (formerly Twitter) are eating it up, with one user tweeting, “Leanne is the definition of a human happy pill. Even when she’s saying something bad it sounds positive.” Another shared, “Happily watching Leanne Morgan: Unspeakable Things,” echoing the sentiment that her charm is infectious.
Family remains Morgan’s comedic North Star, and Unspeakable Things shines here. She recounts filming You’re Cordially Invited in Atlanta, including a pearl-clutching visit to the legendary Clermont Lounge—a dive bar with strip club vibes that leaves her wide-eyed and whispering about “unspeakable things” of a different sort. Then there’s the story of Chuck’s highway patrol run-in, a tale of small-town absurdity that escalates into full-blown farce. Parenthood gets equal time: the exhaustion of raising teens, the joy (and judgment) of grandkids, and the quiet terror of empty-nest syndrome. It’s not all nostalgia; Morgan grapples with the “everyday chaos” head-on, turning grocery runs and laundry disasters into golden nuggets of wisdom. As she plugs Biz laundry detergent mid-set—”Why aren’t I the spokesperson for Honda vans?”—it’s clear her humor is rooted in the domestic trenches most comics gloss over.
But the real emotional core is fame’s double-edged sword. Since I’m Every Woman, Morgan’s life has upended: Amy Poehler podcasts, red carpets, craft services over casseroles. Unspeakable Things is her attempt to “translate [her] sensibility into the new place she has found herself,” as Vulture observes, confronting “Leanne Morgan Gone Hollywood.” She jokes about hotel rooms feeling foreign after years of minivans, and the absurdity of praying for normalcy amid stardom. One standout bit details her one-and-only CBD experiment—a disastrous foray into “wellness” that leaves her paranoid and preaching sobriety. “From newfound stardom and family life to trying CBD for the first and last time,” teases the logline, and it’s peak Morgan: vulnerable yet victorious. The Hollywood Reporter calls it a “very funny” evolution, noting how it builds on her personal vein while nodding to her scripted work.
Critics are largely smitten, hailing it as “the most likable comedian in the world” (Ready Steady Cut) and a “charmingly homely special” that’s “impossible to dislike.” Decider recommends streaming it for its husband-pleasing vibes, while People magazine gushes over the trailer’s promise of “total belly laughs.” On X, the buzz is electric. Netflix’s official account posted clips like “That’s what friends are for,” racking up thousands of views, and venues from the American Airlines Center to Celebrity Theatre are hyping past shows while urging fans to tune in. Leanne herself tweeted on premiere day: “It’s finally here!! Spread the word, y’all,” sparking a wave of shares and heart emojis. One fan marveled, “Leanne Morgan is so southern that it can sometimes feel like a joke in itself,” but added, “I will say this—Unspeakable Things is the one I like the most.”
Not every take is unbridled praise. Vulture finds it “an incomplete, underdeveloped look at whoever Morgan is now becoming: someone famous,” suggesting the rapid fame leaves some stories feeling rushed. Yet even detractors concede her appeal: She’s “born to be a comedian,” with material that lands “intuitively.” IMDb users echo this, rating it a solid 7.2 for its blend of rise-to-fame reflections and family fodder.
Morgan’s timing couldn’t be better. As Netflix diversifies its comedy slate—pairing stand-up with series like her own Leanne—she embodies the streamer’s push for multi-hyphenates. Think Bert Kreischer toggling docs and specials, or Ali Wong blending Beef with bits. Morgan’s cross-pollination is seamless: Viewers stumbling on Leanne (a Global Top 10 hit) can pivot to Unspeakable Things, and vice versa. Her live tours are packing arenas, from four sold-out nights at Cape Fear Community College’s Wilson Center (where parts were taped) to Phoenix’s Celebrity Theatre. And with a bestselling book and more specials in the pipeline, she’s not slowing down.
Ultimately, Unspeakable Things is more than laughs; it’s a love letter to resilience. Morgan proves that at 60, you’re not “over the hill”—you’re just hitting your stride, golden gown and all. In a world craving connection, she reminds us that the best comedy comes from spilling the tea on our shared chaos. Stream it, share it, and prepare to ugly-laugh. Leanne Morgan isn’t just holding nothing back; she’s giving us everything.
