Who is Godmother in Fleabag?
The artist — passive aggression as a medium · Outsiders & In-Laws
Godmother (The artist — passive aggression as a medium) is a character in Fleabag, part of Outsiders & In-Laws. She was Mum's best friend; now she is engaged to Dad, a transition managed with the serene ruthlessness of a cat acquiring a chair. An artist of some renown and total self-regard, the Godmother wields compliments like paring knives — every kindness has a hook, every gallery show a hierarchy. She is never once openly rude, which is precisely the art form. The sexhibition, the stolen (returned! borrowed!) statue of Mum: the war between her and Fleabag is conducted entirely in gift wrap.
When does Godmother first appear?
Godmother first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 of Fleabag (2016–2019, BBC/Prime Video).
Who is Godmother connected to?
Relationships already established when Godmother first appears — nothing from later episodes.
Which group does Godmother belong to?
By the time Godmother appears, Outsiders & In-Laws also includes Martin, The Bank Manager.
Who else is introduced in this episode?
- Fleabag — She'd tell you her name, but she's talking to you instead
- Claire — The sister with the haircut and the schedule
- Dad — The father who can't finish a sentence about feelings
- Martin — The brother-in-law nobody invited, including Claire
- Boo — The best friend the café was for
- The Bank Manager — The loan, declined; the kindness, extended
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