National Theatre Live: Fleabag

You don't need another list of "underrated comedies" — National Theatre Live: Fleabag earns the label on its own. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 74 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, National Theatre Live: Fleabag is worth clearing space for. The jokes in National Theatre Live: Fleabag land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose. The chemistry Phoebe Waller-Bridge brings to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. National Theatre Live: Fleabag came out in 2019. National Theatre Live: Fleabag earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in National Theatre Live: Fleabag. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Phoebe Waller-Bridge anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

National Theatre Live: Fleabag was released in 2019, directed by Tony Grech-Smith. The full 81-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.