# Fleabag at 10: Did Waller-Bridge empower or limit female-led shows?

A decade after its debut, critics assess whether Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag inspired a wave of female-fronted series or created a narrow template that constrained them. The article explores the show's legacy and its influence on TV storytelling.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/16/phoebe-waller-bridge-fleabag-10-years-female-comedy-girls-castastrophe-starstruck) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:17 GMT