Amazon Renews Phoebe Waller-Bridges Excellent ‘Fleabag’ For Season 2

One of our favorite shows of 2016, and an sorely underwatched one at that (at least in North America), was the U.K. dry-witted, sexual, angry, grief-riddled comedy, “Fleabag.” Written, created, and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the six-part comedy series was adapted from her award-winning play, and centered on a young woman trying to cope with her trainwrecked life in London while coming to terms with a recent tragedy.

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We described the series, which premiered on Amazon in the U.S., as biting and as “scathingly funny as it is heartbreakingly tragic and painfully ruthless in its short execution.” Today, Amazon announced it will offer a second season of the half hour show, which is expected to premiere in 2019 in over 200 countries exclusively for Prime members.

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“The first season of’ Fleabag’ introduced audiences to the brilliant and rebellious voice of Phoebe Waller-Bridge,” said Joe Lewis, Head of Comedy, Drama and VR at Amazon Studios. “She’s one of the best and most dynamic showrunners in TV today and we’re so excited to bring a new season of the smart and hilarious ‘Fleabag’ to customers soon.”

“I asked myself if Fleabag has more to say and frankly she hasn’t shut up since,” Waller-Bridge said in a statement. “Series two will be a whole new adventure and I’m beyond thrilled to be coming back.”

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“Fleabag” didn’t go completely unnoticed, on the strength of the show she was seen by American audiences and then landed a gig in the upcoming “A Star Wars Story: Untitled Han Solo Film.” Even more, “Fleabag” was nominated for six BAFTA Awards in 2017, including a win for Waller-Bridge for Best Female Performance in a Comedy Program.

The first season also starred Brett Gelman (“American Dad!,” “Twin Peaks“), Olivia Colman (“Broadchurch,” “The Night Manager“), Bill Paterson (“The Rebel,” “Outlander“), Hugh Dennis (“Outnumbered“), and Sian Clifford (“Fry-Up, Paddy“).

Consider this encouragement to reup your Amazon prime account and familiarize with the excellent first season and prep for more in 2019. It’s too far away, but we’ll take what we can get.