Absolutely Fabulous: Complete Series 5 (1994)

Great!

Series 5 draws a great conclusion to a fabulous series. The comedy stylings still remain fresh and there are subtle and clever references for long time fans of this series and of the French and Saunders duo. We found this well worth the watch. June 13, 2008

An Entertaining, But Not Great, End To The Series

As as series-long fan of the AbFab girls, I bought this last DVD in great anticipation. However, it was a bit disappointing. Not as funny as the rest.

For the longtime fans, like me, there are lots of inside jokes (picking up on things that happened in previous programs). It's always fun to go back and relive the old situations - but might be a bit confusing to those who come to AbFab through this series. Best to start at the beginning to get the full effect.

I liked the last three episodes - where Saffy has her baby and the episodes following it - the best. John, the father of Saffy's baby, really made me laugh, especially in his dealings with Saffy's parents. And, I will always love Bo. God Bless Mo Gaffney! Finally, these last three episodes made me realize truly how nightmarish Edina was as a mother.

I agree with the other reviewer about the crazy BBC intro that you can't get around. I have found this on other BBC DVD's as well - and I'll tell you, it doesn't give a warm and fuzzy feeling. Certainly doesn't make ME want to go out and buy more. However, this isn't the forum to complain about that - next e-mail: to the BBC.com site! Join me there if you agree....no more mandatory intros! September 4, 2007

Dahling, Sweetie, I Love It!

If you have a sense for the world of hip couture fashion, this very best of Brit-coms will keep you laughing 'til tears come to your eyes. It revolves around a manic fashion agency owner, Edina, and her over-the-hill, ex-supermodel, anything-goes girlfriend, Patsy. Edina has a straight-laced daughter, Saffron, whom she enjoys mentally tormenting, and a straight-laced mother, who in turn constantly needles Eddi. The hilarity is VERY faced-paced, the jokes non-stop (as are the pot-smoking, boozing and man-eating of Patsy and Eddi). And Eddi's off-the-wall, hair-brained Scottish secretary is icing on the comedy cake. This is not-to-be-passed-up, non-stop hilarity, as only the Brits can do! August 1, 2007

The Last Series, boo hoo.

Although this was the last series of Ab Fab, it was amazing just like the other 4. It has a lot more guest stars than the other series and it's the series with Saffy's pregnancy. I had just as much fun watching this series despite others who say different, so get it and be the judge for yourself. Although I found myself getting upset knowing this was the last series, it is still worth every penny. So to complete your Patsy and Eddie madness top it off with Series 5, u won't be disappointed, darlings. Cheers, thanks a lot. May 24, 2007

More of the same brilliance from the crew of Ab Fab.

Looking older, but the characters have lost none of the clever wit of Jenifer Saunders' fabulous pen. May 7, 2007

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