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Flowers
Christine, 23, is Stephan's fifth victim. After the loss of his beloved Ann, he kidnaps women that look like her. Stefan wants to relive the memories with his love. Christine gives him his desire, but the closer they come makes him unsure of his feelings and confuses him even more.
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Plot Summary
The series centers on the struggling music magazine Flowers and the eccentric members of the titular family. Maurice and Deborah Flowers, a married couple, are facing marital difficulties and the potential closure of their magazine. Their lives are further complicated by their unconventional children, illustrator Amy and writer Joshua, and the secrets they all harbor.
Critical Reception
Flowers was met with a mixed to positive reception, praised for its unique blend of dark humor and poignant drama, as well as its strong performances, particularly from Olivia Colman and Julian Barratt. Some critics found the tone occasionally uneven, but many appreciated its distinctive and sometimes surreal approach to family dysfunction.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique, quirky, and often darkly humorous tone.
Olivia Colman and Julian Barratt deliver standout performances as a troubled couple.
The show's blend of comedy and drama can be jarring for some viewers, but is often effective.
Appreciated for its distinctive visual style and surrealist elements.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available or consistently reported for this series.
Fun Fact
The series was created by Will Sharpe, who also stars in it, and his real-life partner, Sophia Di Martino. Sharpe and Di Martino conceived the idea while they were dating and discovered they had a shared interest in exploring dark family themes.
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