Episode 1 (Fleabag series 2)

Episode 1 of series 2 of Fleabag, a British comedy-drama television series created and written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, serves as the premiere episode of the show's second and final season. The episode originally aired on BBC Three on March 4, 2019.

The episode picks up a year after the events of the first series, with Fleabag grappling with the consequences of her actions and her strained relationship with her family, particularly her sister Claire. The central plot revolves around a family dinner to celebrate Fleabag's father and her Godmother’s engagement. The dinner is fraught with tension and awkwardness, exacerbated by the presence of a charismatic and unconventional priest (referred to as "The Hot Priest") who is officiating the wedding.

Key plot points explored in the episode include:

• Fleabag's attempts to reconcile with Claire, despite their ongoing animosity.
• The introduction of The Hot Priest and the immediate, undeniable chemistry between him and Fleabag.
• The strained dynamics within Fleabag's family, highlighting the dysfunctional relationships between her, Claire, her father, and her Godmother.
• Fleabag's continued self-destructive behaviors, masked by her characteristic wit and cynicism.
• Hints about Fleabag's past trauma related to her deceased best friend, Boo.

The episode is known for its sharp dialogue, dark humor, and the continued use of Fleabag breaking the fourth wall to address the audience, offering intimate glimpses into her internal thoughts and feelings. The introduction of The Hot Priest significantly alters the narrative trajectory of the series, providing Fleabag with a new and complex relationship that challenges her established patterns of behavior. The episode sets the stage for the themes of faith, forgiveness, and redemption that are central to the second series.