Fleabag fans said they were “heartbroken” as the second series came to an end.
The critically acclaimed BBC comedy – created by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge – wrapped up on Monday night.
The show about main character Fleabag (Waller-Bridge) and her ill-fated relationships has been a huge hit.
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Although viewers were upset to see it finish, many said the finale was the perfect send-off.
“Oh my… #Fleabag Beyond brilliant. Funny. Poignant. Classy. Sexy. So clever. Heartbroken it’s over… on every level. And what a perfect ending. The woman is a genius,” one person said on Twitter.
Oh my… #Fleabag Beyond brilliant. Funny. Poignant. Classy. Sexy. So clever. Heartbroken it’s over… on every level. And what a perfect ending. The woman is a genius.
— Ayesha Hazarika (@ayeshahazarika) April 8, 2019
“Good God, what a send-off,” said another.
“The perfect, poetic ending we were promised. Outstanding television. I’m heartbroken. #Fleabag.”
Good God, what a send-off. The perfect, poetic ending we were promised. Outstanding television. I’m heartbroken. #Fleabag
— Amy Foster (@amyfoster23) April 8, 2019
“Gutted that #Fleabag is over but what a way to go!” one fan posted.
“Phoebe Waller-Bridge has absolutely outdone herself with one of the best TV finales ever.
“Heartbroken and gobsmacked in equal measure.”
Gutted that #Fleabag is over but what a way to go! Phoebe Waller-Bridge has absolutely outdone herself with one of the best TV finales ever. Heartbroken and gobsmacked in equal measure.
— Joe Thompson (@joeliamthompson) April 8, 2019
Some said the series, which saw Fleabag grapple with religion as well as her love life, was “stunning”.
“Phoebe Waller-Bridge just casually delivering a magnificent and perfect ending to her series,” tweeted one delighted fan.
“I salute everyone involved with #Fleabag . Stunning stuff!”
Phoebe Waller-Bridge just casually delivering a magnificent and perfect ending to her series. I salute everyone involved with #Fleabag . Stunning stuff!
— James (@jcstu) April 8, 2019
The show began as Waller-Bridge’s one-woman show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, before she adapted it for the small screen.
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