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Flowers
A married man and his lover, a mother and a daughter and a teenage couple are having troubles in their relationships until all of them cross paths in an exotic flower shop. From then on, as if by magic, their lives will be changed forever.
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Plot Summary
A dark comedy that follows the Flowers family, headed by Maurice and Vivien, who run a struggling independent music shop in London. Their lives are complicated by the arrival of their adult children, Amy and Joshua, and a younger, more eccentric son, Donald, who has recently returned from Japan. The series explores themes of marriage, family dynamics, and the struggles of maintaining happiness and connection amidst life's challenges.
Critical Reception
Flowers received critical acclaim for its unique blend of dark humor and poignant drama, with particular praise directed at the performances of Olivia Colman and Julian Barratt. Reviewers often highlighted its originality and emotional depth, though some found its tone occasionally uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its quirky humor and emotional resonance.
Olivia Colman and Julian Barratt deliver standout performances.
An original and often moving exploration of family and mental health.
Google audience: Audience reception for Flowers is generally positive, with viewers appreciating its distinctive humor and relatable portrayal of family struggles. Many found the performances compelling and the series' ability to balance dark themes with lighter moments to be a strength.
Fun Fact
Will Sharpe, the creator and star of the show, based elements of the series on his own family's experiences with mental health and the challenges of running a family business.
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