Fleabag [BBC/Amazon]

2smiggy

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

It got nominated for 11 Emmys

delighted, only got around watching it over the last 2 weeks. What a show, hopefully they do well at the awards, as it would be well deserved

gmisk

I see they have a live screening (and then encore ones) of the fleabag stage show in the lighthouse next month

Addle

Just signed up to prime video to watch this and it’s not available!
I am actually devastated.

Addle

Addle wrote: »

Just signed up to prime video to watch this and it’s not available!
I am actually devastated.

Ah feck I thought it was? Was gonna sign up to rewatch

The boys on Amazon is getting great reviews though FYI !

Addle

On the website it says ‘not available in my location’ and on the app it just says ‘not available’.
I’ve the house to myself for 24 hours and was going to binge watch it.

stesaurus

Addle wrote: »

On the website it says ‘not available in my location’ and on the app it just says ‘not available’.
I’ve the house to myself for 24 hours and was going to binge watch it.

Season 1 is available if you change your location to UK. Amazon chat can handle that for you. S2 isn't free though

brian_t

Season one is repeated on BBC One on Fridays at 11.25pm starting tonight.

cdgalwegian

camz09 wrote: »

Just finished Season 2 and it's absolutely amazing! Actually slightly enjoyed it more than the first season. The cast is amazing (Hot priest! Olivia Colman!) A bit sad that's it for the whole show

Yeah, second series managed to be better than the first, I thought; the first was so well done it was hard to top, but PWB has developed a very complex damaged character that has made progress in the second series, without losing the humour.
There's still faint hope for more:
https://www.tvseasonspoilers.com/tv-shows/fleabag-season-3-release-date-13669/ (spoilers regarding ending).

Raconteuse

Started season one last night. Peed myself.

The guy being really tender and gentle and loving and moved in gratitude to her for letting him do her up the bum... lol.

Addle

It’s available on prime now.

Agent Coulson

Day off today and spent the it watching both seasons.


What a fantastic bloody series.

I rewatched season two yesterday. It’s brilliant television

My heart actually ached in so many moments of it, moreso on the second watch actually!

fryup

Basq wrote: »

I love this show myself.. Phoebe Waller-Bridge can do very little wrong!

only recently noticed that mole on her head

Sir Oxman

Offtopic:
Crashing is available on All4 for PWB newcomers.
Her first written go at a tv show - some very, very funny bits.

"The series had its origin in two short plays - one about Anthony and Lulu, and one about Sam and Fred. They were well received, and Waller-Bridge was convinced to expand the story into a screenplay."

Similar beginnings to Fleabag.

Penn

I only watched it for the first time about three months ago, but I want to rewatch it over the next few days. It's just such a damn good show.

Hannibal_Smith

Fleabag is my find of the year. I've watched over too many times

Has anyone bought a signed copy of the Script?

cdgalwegian

Phoebe Waller-Bridge was doing the live show yesterday in Dublin!

https://dublin.ie/whats-on/listings/fleabag-live/

I'd love to see it if comes back around.

voldejoie

Watched all of season 1 on Amazon Prime today and it was breathtaking. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a phenomenal talent and I can't wait to see what she does next!

Raging season 2 isn't on Prime here yet!!

Bigbagofcans

Well-deserved Golden Globes wins. What a fantastic talented woman. Now she's someone I'd love go for a G&T with!

Hannibal_Smith

Her thank you speeches are so great. Cool as a cucumber. Lovely nod to Andrew Scott as well and Obama

JP Liz V1

Hannibal_Smith wrote: »

Fleabag is my find of the year. I've watched over too many times

Has anyone bought a signed copy of the Script?

Obama also is a fan

GottaGetGatt

It’s down as unavailable on the Irish prime video

2smiggy

GottaGetGatt wrote: »

It’s down as unavailable on the Irish prime video

contact Amazon support and tell them your are in the UK, more content on it anyway, plus you get the premier league matches when they show them

GottaGetGatt

2smiggy wrote: »

contact Amazon support and tell them your are in the UK, more content on it anyway, plus you get the premier league matches when they show them

Will it not now that I’m in Ireland though because of the IP address ?

S.M.B.

cdgalwegian wrote: »

Phoebe Waller-Bridge was doing the live show yesterday in Dublin!

https://dublin.ie/whats-on/listings/fleabag-live/

I'd love to see it if comes back around.

I assume this was a screening of one of the recent shows in London as she said she's done with the live show for now.

Curious how it would translate to a cinema screen.

I was at one of the London dates and it didn't come close to season two of the TV show in my opinion.

Heckler

Watched both seasons over the last two weeks. I loved it and her. Brilliantly written and acted by everybody in it. Never a bum note or a wasted scene.

Hannibal_Smith

Heckler wrote: »

Watched both seasons over the last two weeks. I loved it and her. Brilliantly written and acted by everybody in it. Never a bum note or a wasted scene.

Season 1 is so funny. I feel it gets over looked because Season 2 is so....well...Season 2 . But the little things like the dinosaur and poor Harry in the shower :pac: are just comedy gold.

GottaGetGatt

That was fantastic television. Immensely talented Lady.

It’s a show I’m just going to keep rewatching

Klonker

I know all shows aren't for everyone but I just can't see the appeal of this at all. I found all the characters annoying and unfunny. It's just not for me I guess but I'm just very puzzled by the acclaim it's received.

Seth Brundle

Klonker wrote: »

I know all shows aren't for everyone but I just can't see the appeal of this at all. I found all the characters annoying and unfunny. It's just not for me I guess but I'm just very puzzled by the acclaim it's received.

Yeah. My wife feels the same.
And you're both wrong!

Penn

Finished rewatching over the weekend. Still loved it as much as the first time.

Zaph

Only watched it for the first time over Christmas and loved it. That said, I can totally see why it wouldn't appeal to some people, it's not your typical sitcom and there are parts where laughs are thin on the ground.

runningbuddy

Thanks folks. Unavailable on amazon prime

JP Liz V1

runningbuddy wrote: »

Thanks folks. Unavailable on amazon prime

BBC iPlayer maybe

Hannibal_Smith

runningbuddy wrote: »

Thanks folks. Unavailable on amazon prime

We have an android box and watch it on they. Is there a problem with Amazon prime at the moment? It's strange it's not available there given the amount they paid for it?

sporina

watched Fleabag the play last night on line via Soho Theatre.. available for 2 weeks - some of the money goes to charity.. wow.. have only seen series 1 - was v underwhelmed by it - but wow the play is a whole different kettle of fish.. i won't say much in case I spoil it for anyone but I would highly recommend it.. has such substance.. i was v moved by it... not sure how much longer it will be available for

Thanks for the heads up! Just watched it there

Extremely powerful. As you say, very moved.

Definite watch for everyone . I absolutely love her!

S.M.B.

I went to see the play and thought that it didn't live up to the very lofty standards that Season 2 set which is peak fleabag in my book.

sporina

S.M.B. wrote: »

I went to see the play and thought that it didn't live up to the very lofty standards that Season 2 set which is peak fleabag in my book.

have since watched the 1st 2 episodes in season 2.. the 1st one was a vast improvement on anything in season 1.. but feel ep. 2. is going to far.. the priest is OTT imo.. but will watch the rest - see how it pans out..
but wow - the play - such scope.. quite profound - and so well structured.. wow (still shaking my head and blinking in disbelief).. won't say anymore for fear of spoiling it for anyone

cdgalwegian

For those who physically can't make it to see her on stage:

https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2020-04-14/how-to-watch-the-fleabag-play-online/

cdgalwegian

until 24th April 2020!

Hannibal_Smith

sporina wrote: »

have since watched the 1st 2 episodes in season 2.. the 1st one was a vast improvement on anything in season 1.. but feel ep. 2. is going to far.. the priest is OTT imo.. but will watch the rest - see how it pans out..
but wow - the play - such scope.. quite profound - and so well structured.. wow (still shaking my head and blinking in disbelief).. won't say anymore for fear of spoiling it for anyone

Season 2 is superb. But if you don't like the priest, it'll be a tough sell

GottaGetGatt

Watched the play. Excellent, some performance for nearly 80 minutes straight.

cdgalwegian

GottaGetGatt wrote: »

Watched the play. Excellent, some performance for nearly 80 minutes straight.

Watched it this morning. I'm not a fan of theatre, which I tried out when I lived in London, but coz it's PWB, I had to give it a go. Though I'm not converted to theatre, it certainly solidified my admiration for her. Great performance, but the story-telling was fantastic. It was quite emotional at the end, without being ham-fisted.
Very interesting to see the origin of the series in this way, and to see how it played out (boom).

Hannibal_Smith

Andrew Scott will be on the Late Late if anyone in here is interested. Don't normally watch, but will definitely try catch him

Hodors Appletart

Went to see the play "Live" in The Lighthouse a while back thought it was very moving

extra gravy

I rewatched the awkward family dinner episode last night. Think it's one of my favourite episodes of any show ever.

sporina

sporina wrote: »

have since watched the 1st 2 episodes in season 2.. the 1st one was a vast improvement on anything in season 1.. but feel ep. 2. is going to far.. the priest is OTT imo.. but will watch the rest - see how it pans out..
but wow - the play - such scope.. quite profound - and so well structured.. wow (still shaking my head and blinking in disbelief).. won't say anymore for fear of spoiling it for anyone

Hannibal_Smith wrote: »

Season 2 is superb. But if you don't like the priest, it'll be a tough sell

Oh meant to get back to this sooner.. I watched the rest of series 2..

In a nutshell - series 2 was better than series 1.. I got to like the priest somewhat as the series went on.. gee what a hottie - and I liked their interaction.. the cursing annoyed me at the start but when I "got to know him" it was ok within the context..
There are some v v funny scenes in the tv show.. 1&2.. the final show in S1 is soo funny.. the god mothers speech.. loved EP6 S1 and EP 1&4 S2.. the dialogue around the mothers funeral was soo funny.. and there was some depth in the TV show too I felt - like what the father said in EP6 S2 "i think you know how to love... " etc..

So it was more comedy for me than drama.. and I prefer drama with comedy i suppose..

Perhaps that is why I loved the play so much.. I got to know what was behind her conflicting behaviour.. the insecurity... the promiscuity - the comedy... ("slutty pizza" lol..).. thru the play I got an understanding of the timeline between her Mother's death.. the affair, the cafe and loosing Boo etc..
She was actually in pain - and just trying to self soothe.. and lost her way.. and ended up sleeping with her best mates boyfriend.. she was still grieving her mothers death.. dealing with insecurities..

In the TV I would never of got that.. there was v little mention of Boo in the 2nd series really.. although there is plenty of evidence to show that she loved and missed her Mum..
But it is thru the play that I can really understand why she slept with her best mate's man...
I guess the TV series didn't have continuity for me -like EP 3 S1 was sooo boring.. and didn't like EP2&5 on S2..

So - acting superb on the TV show but OMG she was incredible on stage - with no other characters to rely on, nothing.. just some recorded voices and a stool.. the scenes she could conjure in my head.. wow.. ingenious.. incredible acting.. like the way she held the "tooth rodent" pose after he said "awesome".. man that will stick with me for a long time lol.. soo funny.. but like when I think about particular scenes, I have to work out whether they wer from the TV series or stage; her details on stage was so great.. on all characters - and with only herself..

Man I could go on...

But yeah.. wow.. she is something else.. can't wait to see what Phoebe gets up to next...

Hannibal_Smith

There wasn't supposed to be a second series. PWB said she came up with the idea for one but found it hard to bridge the gap between the dislike the viewers may have had for fleabag at the end of S1 when they found out what she 'did to Boo'.

I think she was trying to show the salvation of Fleabag, so it would have been hard to have too much of Boo in it. I liked the bits they had though.

There are so many small little bits in S2 that you could miss. Like the bit after she goes to see the lawyer and is waiting outside for Claire. She looks up at trees swaying in the breeze. It's a calmness we've never seen in her before. Must have been all the pine nuts :pac: