Vertical series 'Unleeshed' from Comedy Invasion pair Alisha Dhillon and Quentin Lee heads to AAM.tv in 2026

Comedian Alisha Dhillon and creator Quentin Lee, both alumni of the Canadian Screen Award-winning series "Comedy Invasion," are reuniting to co-create the vertical series "Unleeshed." The show is set to broadcast worldwide on Asian American Movies (AAM.tv) for Thanksgiving 2026, as exclusively reported by Variety and nkomode.com.

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nkomode.com‘Comedy Invasion’ Alums Alisha Dhillon, Quentin Lee Reunite for Vertical Series ‘Unleeshed’ (EXCLUSIVE)Variety‘Comedy Invasion’ Alums Alisha Dhillon, Quentin Lee Reunite for Vertical Series ‘Unleeshed’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Dhillon wrote and stars in the new series, which, according to Variety, "unfolds in the Los Angeles world of standup comedy." The vertical format, popular on mobile platforms, allows the series to reach audiences who consume content on their phones, a strategic move for AAM.tv's global rollout.

"unfolds in the Los Angeles world of standup comedy."

TheScreenReport confirmed the Thanksgiving 2026 premiere date and noted that the project reunites the two "Comedy Invasion" alums after their previous work on the Canadian Screen Award-winning series. Dhillon's writing and performance, combined with Lee's creative direction, aim to bring a fresh perspective to the standup comedy genre in a serialized vertical format.

While specific plot details remain under wraps, the announcement underscores a growing trend of comedians moving into scripted vertical content. Both Dhillon and Lee have built followings through "Comedy Invasion," and their collaboration on "Unleeshed" marks a significant step for Asian American representation in digital comedy series.