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"Fleabag" is a British comedy-drama series created by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The show, based on Waller-Bridge's one-woman play, follows the life of an unnamed young woman navigating life, relationships, and self-discovery in London. The series is known for its sharp humor, poignant moments, and the protagonist's distinctive fourth-wall breaks, where she confides in the audience with witty asides and inner thoughts. The show also features Olivia Colman as Fleabag's passive-aggressive stepmother and Andrew Scott as 'The Priest' in the second season.

2013: Fleabag premieres at Edinburgh Fringe Festival

In 2013, the one-woman show "Fleabag," written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

2013: Inspiration for Fleabag is born

The idea for "Fleabag" began when Phoebe Waller-Bridge was challenged by a friend to create a sketch for a stand-up storytelling event in 2013.

July 2016: Fleabag premieres on BBC Three

The TV series "Fleabag" premiered on BBC Three in July 2016.

September 2016: Fleabag airs on BBC Two

"Fleabag" began airing on BBC Two in September 2016 after its initial run on BBC Three.

September 2016: Fleabag premieres in the US

The US premiere of "Fleabag" took place in September 2016 on Amazon Prime Video.

April 2019: Fleabag concludes its second season

The second and final season of "Fleabag" aired its last episode in April 2019.

June 2019: French remake of Fleabag premieres

A French adaptation of "Fleabag," titled "Mouche," premiered in June 2019 on Canal+.

December 2019: Barack Obama praises Fleabag

Former US President Barack Obama included the second season of "Fleabag" on his list of favorite films and television series of 2019 in December 2019.

2019: Fleabag ranked among the best TV shows

The Guardian included "Fleabag" in its list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century in 2019.

2022: Rolling Stone ranks Fleabag highly

Rolling Stone positioned "Fleabag" as the fifth-greatest TV show of all time in 2022.

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