‘Tis the season of Jonathan Bailey as we enter Jurassic World summer, followed by a Wicked winter – and that’s not all you can watch him in.
After stirring up a frenzy during his appearance at the Jurassic World: Rebirth London premiere alongside co-stars Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali – fans have been reminded of the Bridgerton star’s oozing charisma once more.
There’s no doubt the 37-year-old actor has carved himself out as one of the most beloved leading men of the 2020s, whether playing Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix’s hit drama, the dashing Fiyero in Wicked or Dr Henry Loomis in the upcoming Jurassic World movie.
But for news fans who have only discovered him in recent years, you may have missed out on one of his fan-favourite roles in an under-the-radar classic TV show from 2016.
Comedy series Crashing – created by and starring Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge – has long been a beloved six-episode miniseries packed with outrageous humour and witty writing.
The show follows ‘the lives and loves of six twenty-somethings who live together among the asbestos and abandoned X-ray machines of a disused hospital’.
Among this ensemble cast is Jonathan’s character, Sam, the endlessly horny (borderline insufferable) gay icon with frosted tips who strikes up an endearing friendship with the more reserved one of the group, Fred (Amit Shah).
Channel 4 comedy Crashing offers a delightful comedic side to Jonathan’s acting skills and, although it is only six short but sweet episodes, it is thoroughly worth every moment.
‘OH MY GOD this series will make you laugh, boy – and not just LOL laughing it’s hahahaaa till your stomach hurts laughing. Phoebe really weaves magic with her limited short series, it never feels like an effort to binge watch, it’s so effortless it’s so astounding,’ Google reviewer Suryasnata Bhowmik wrote.
‘Both Bridge’s character Lulu and Bailey’s character Sam stood out to me immediately. I find the show absolutely hilarious and shocking at times,’ Paityn Johnston shared.
‘This is one of the funniest shows out there. And Phoebe Waller-Bridge never lets you down. Absolutely hilarious and loved every bit,’ Sneha Shankar said.
‘Such an amazing show and wonderful writing. Phoebe Waller Bridge’s writing is hilarious and also relatable. Jonathan Bailey is the best,’ Monali Awasarmal agreed.
‘It’s a messy show, but loved it so much. Sam is just like a friend I grew up with: fun, crazy character. Sad this show has only one season!’ Felipe Gonzalez posted.
‘At first it might seem like just a show for fun, with funny characters and funny stories. but once you continue watching you realise you are delving into something deep, a story filled with deep and interesting relationships between people, and between the world,’ Ittai Sella reflected.
Speaking to Phoebe about the show with Interview magazine in 2024, Jonathan said: ‘I described working with you as being on the constant edge of an orgasm and also hysteria. There’s a chemical alchemy when you get the right group of people led by the right people.’
Elsewhere in the chat, Phoebe admitted: ‘Sam’s a character that I hold closest to my heart because, in so many ways, he represents how I feel about maybe my inner life. I just love him so much, and your ability to play every single little corner of him that I dreamed of.’
So for fans new and old who are yet to tick this Jonathan Bailey role off their TV watching bucket list – now’s the time.
Crashing is available to stream on Channel 4.
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