S2
E1
E1
Episode 1
The Priest meets Fleabag at the engagement dinner, notices her fourth-wall break for the first time, and their electric chemistry is established.
The Priest
91
Character Arc
The Priest — never given a proper name, just like Fleabag herself — is a young, unconventional Catholic clergyman who arrives in Season 2 to officiate the wedding of Fleabag's father and Godmother. He drinks canned gin and tonics, swears freely, and radiates a charisma that is equal parts spiritual warmth and roguish charm. He is immediately magnetic, and his chemistry with Fleabag is electric from their first meeting at the engagement dinner.
What makes the Priest extraordinary as a character is his ability to perceive Fleabag's fourth-wall breaks. When she glances at the camera, he notices — asking "Where did you just go?" — making him the only character in the series who can see through her defensive performance. This narrative device elevates their romance beyond conventional attraction: he literally sees her in a way no one else can, penetrating the barrier she has erected between herself and genuine connection.
Their relationship unfolds as a push-and-pull between desire and duty. The Priest is genuinely devoted to his faith, and his struggle between his love for Fleabag and his commitment to God is portrayed with compassion and complexity. He is not a hypocrite or a cliche — he is a man torn between two forms of love that he believes are incompatible. His final choice, delivered with gentle devastation at the bus stop — "It'll pass" — is one of the most discussed moments in recent television history.
Key Episodes
S2
E4
E4
Episode 4
Fleabag and the Priest share their first kiss, crossing the line between friendship and forbidden romance.
S2
E5
E5
Episode 5
Their relationship is consummated, and the Priest grapples with the tension between his desires and his vocation.
S2
E6
E6
Episode 6
The Priest tells Fleabag he chooses God, delivering the devastating line "It'll pass" at the bus stop.
Fan Ecosystem
Videos & Content
The Bus Stop Scene - Fleabag Finale
Every Time the Priest Notices the Fourth Wall
Fan Heat Index Breakdown
Engagement
93
Social Activity
92
Meme Velocity
94
Fan Art Density
88
Fandom Longevity
86
Frequently Asked Questions
Andrew Scott plays the Priest in Fleabag Season 2. The role catapulted Scott to mainstream fame, and the character quickly became known as "Hot Priest" across social media, launching countless memes and fan tributes.
The Priest's name is never revealed in the series. Like Fleabag herself, he is identified only by his role, reinforcing the show's thematic exploration of identity and the masks people wear.
The Priest is the only character who notices when Fleabag breaks the fourth wall. This serves as a metaphor for true intimacy — he is the first person who can see through her defenses and recognize when she is retreating from genuine connection.
In the Season 2 finale, the Priest tells Fleabag that he loves her but chooses God. When she says "It'll pass," referring to their love, he responds with the same words — "It'll pass" — in one of the most emotionally devastating exchanges in the series.