Absolutely Fabulous

Right now you can watch Absolutely Fabulous in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel Now, and in the US on Hulu and Peacock Premium — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Every one of its 6 seasons holds up. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Jennifer Saunders's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on BINGE and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Absolutely Fabulous earns its spot. Absolutely Fabulous does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Set in the world of fashion and PR, immature fun-loving mother Edina Monsoon and her best friend Patsy drive Eddie's sensible daughter, Saffron, up the wall with their constant drug abuse and outrageous selfishness. Numerous in-jokes and heavy doses of cruel humour have made this series a cult hit in the UK and abroad. The chemistry Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. Across 6 seasons (1992–2012), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. Absolutely Fabulous earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Absolutely Fabulous is a strong candidate. If you have already watched Not Going Out, Absolutely Fabulous is a natural next step. At 6 seasons, this is a genuine commitment — one that pays off. Jennifer Saunders's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Absolutely Fabulous wrapped up in 2012, created by Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders — and 6 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. 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.