Episode #1.1

If you enjoy mocking men for existing, this is the show for you.

I was ready to love this show. It looks beautifully filmed, the premise is great, and the supporting cast are superb. However it falls flat, mainly due to the performance of the main character, the titular Fleabag (played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge).

The gimmick is that in each scene she breaks the fourth wall and addresses the viewer directly. It is supposed to give us an insight into the character's real thoughts, something Peep Show achieved brilliantly with its hilarious internal monologues. However it is carried out so inelegantly, after a few minutes it just aggravates.

On top of this, the writing is weak and directionless. The fantastic supporting case, notably Olivia Colman and Bill Paterson, do their best to bring it to life, but they don't have much to work with. And whilst Phoebe Waller-Bridge is gorgeous, it takes more than a pretty face to make compelling television.

I really wanted to like this. British TV is crying out for more original comedy to join hits like Mighty Boosh and Fresh Meat. Whilst Fleabag has some merits, the end result is sadly mediocre.

Honestly, I don't find this to be my favorite start to the series, but I also don't find this the worst neither. Something I find interesting about this series so far is that it is mostly just about romance and sexual activity. I also noticed that Fleabag's name was never mentioned throughout the episode, and I like how Fleabag's character is one of the most honest characters in all of fiction. As of right now, I think I am going to be able to binge watch this whole entire television series, even though I have to make reviews everytime I finish an episode. As of right now, I don't love it, but I do like this series.

I wasn't totally sure I'd get in to this just going off of this episode, but having watched the one right after, I actually think it's a pretty solid premiere.

I'm aware of the show's reputation, but I've not actually seen anything of it (trailers or pics or anything), so I was very thrown off by the fourth-wall breaks, the sex and the crude humor. This episode seems to hint at much deeper themes though. There's a hint of loneliness and I can't say that I don't understand where our protagonist is coming from.

I feel like I maybe wouldn't be beat of friends with her in real life? Who knows, maybe I would. She's a bit of a jerk and continues to abuse her position as a daughter, sister, girlfriend and friend in general. Yet I don't hate her. She's quite funny and very aware of what kind of person she is. I'm hopeful I'll relate to her at some point in this season.

I liked the humor, the editing in particular is hilarious😂Bridge is a great performer too. Truly.

Good pilot.