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Absolutely Fabulous

1992 – 2012Show6 seasons34 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic817.8Rotten Tomatoes96%91%

An eccentric, gloriously campy comedy series about show business and pop culture, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, warmth or brutality.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 34 episodes · best: S2E5 "Poor" 8.7

Episodes

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8.1

Story

Darling!

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.

Feels like

  • Camp Comedy Classic
  • Satirical Fashion Industry Critique
  • Toxic Female Friendship
  • Absurd & Chaotic Energy
  • Cruel but Hilarious
  • Iconic British TV
  • High-Fidelity Cringe
  • Self-Destructive Hedonism
  • Witty Dialogue Showcase

Cast

24 of 124 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bob Spiers, Dewi Humphreys, Christine Gernon
Written by
Jennifer Saunders
Produced by
Jon Plowman, Jonathan P. Llewellyn, Justin Davies

Everyone

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Facts

November 12, 1992 · July 23, 2012 · Ended

First aired
November 12, 1992
Last aired
July 23, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 34 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Nudity
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Straight Gay, Beware the Nice Ones, Crosses the Line Twice +9

  • Straight Gay
  • Beware the Nice Ones
  • Crosses the Line Twice
  • Anticipatory Breath Spray
  • Bilingual Bonus
  • Get a Hold of Yourself, Man!
  • Older Than They Look
  • White-Dwarf Starlet
  • Bratty Teenage Daughter
  • The Alcoholic
  • "Not So Different" Remark
  • Black Comedy

12 of 111 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Absolutely Fabulous?"

Questions about Absolutely Fabulous

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Absolutely Fabulous?

HuluPeacockPhiloBritboxHooplaBritBoxOUTtvPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Absolutely Fabulous streams on Hulu, Peacock, Britbox, BritBox, and OUTtv, and it is free with ads on Philo and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Absolutely Fabulous worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 81).

Is Absolutely Fabulous okay for kids?

TV-PGDrug useStrong languageSexual contentNudity

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for drug use, strong language, sexual content, and nudity, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Absolutely Fabulous?

17 h

About 17 hours: 34 episodes in 6 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1992 to 2012.

Will Absolutely Fabulous make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).

Is Absolutely Fabulous plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Absolutely Fabulous use?

Straight GayBeware the Nice OnesCrosses the Line TwiceAnticipatory Breath SprayBilingual BonusGet a Hold of Yourself, Man!Older Than They LookWhite-Dwarf StarletBratty Teenage DaughterThe Alcoholic"Not So Different" RemarkBlack Comedyand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 tropes for it, including Straight Gay, Beware the Nice Ones, and Crosses the Line Twice.