Fleabag

Fleabag is a British comedy-drama television series created and written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, based on her earlier one-woman stage show.

Fleabag is a British comedy-drama television series created and written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, based on her earlier one-woman stage show. The series follows a young woman in London as she deals with grief, family conflict, sex, and self-destructive behaviour, often breaking the fourth wall to speak directly to the audience. It aired for two seasons from 2016 to 2019 and is widely regarded as complete.

Premise

Fleabag follows a sharp-witted but troubled young woman in London as she tries to manage bereavement, strained family ties, romantic relationships, and her own self-sabotaging behaviour.

Production and broadcast

The series originated from Phoebe Waller-Bridge's one-woman stage show and premiered on BBC Three in 2016. It later continued on BBC One, with Amazon Prime Video carrying it in some markets.

Reception and legacy

The series received major critical attention and became widely discussed for its writing, performances, and direct address to camera. The second season's ending is commonly treated as the conclusion of the story.

Characters and themes

The show explores grief, shame, desire, faith, and self-acceptance through Fleabag's relationships with her family and lovers. Andrew Scott's priest character became one of the show's most discussed supporting roles.