Fleabag (2016)

Fleabag is a sharply funny and emotionally raw dark comedy about a witty, fiercely independent young woman trying to keep herself together in London after a recent family tragedy. Played by creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag navigates messy relationships, sex, guilt and grief with rapid-fire one-liners and a caustic charm — often speaking directly to the camera so you feel like a conspirator in her chaotic life. Watching the series, you’ll oscillate between belly laughs and uncomfortable silence as Fleabag’s bravado slips and the pain underneath is slowly revealed. The show blends blistering comedy with moments of genuine tenderness and heartbreak, driven by complex supporting characters and scenes that land with emotional precision. Expect frank language, adult themes and a storytelling style that is intimate, confessional and frequently surprising. Overall, Fleabag is an incisive, brave portrait of a flawed woman trying to heal by pushing people away — an experience that’s as cathartic and painful as it is hilarious.

Actors: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sian Clifford, Olivia Colman

Genres: Comedy, Drama

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