Martin, played by Brett Gelman, delivers some of Fleabag's most memorable lines. Below are 4 of the best Martin quotes from Fleabag, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 4 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Martin Quotes
"I'm a nice guy. I'm a really nice guy."
— Martin, Season 1 - Martin insisting on his own decency
"You two have a very intense relationship for sisters."
— Martin, Season 1 - Martin to Claire about her bond with Fleabag
"I'm just saying what everyone's thinking."
— Martin, Season 2 - Martin deflecting after an offensive remark
"She's lucky to have me. You both know that."
— Martin, Season 2 - Martin to Fleabag about Claire
Martin Trivia & Fun Facts
- Martin is Claire's husband and one of the series' primary antagonists, though his menace is expressed through subtle, socially tolerated bad behavior.
- He is portrayed as charming in public but controlling and emotionally manipulative in private, particularly toward Claire.
- In Season 1, he makes a drunken pass at Fleabag at a family dinner, which she does not tell Claire about for a long time.
- His character represents a type of everyday, banal cruelty that is perhaps more insidious than overt villainy.
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