Full Bloom
Full Bloom
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The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Full Bloom is a reality competition show about florists. Ten up-and-coming florists compete as individuals and in teams by creating flower arrangements, which are then judged by a panel of experts. It's a familiar format that is given new life by focusing on an often overlooked art and the craft and decision-making that goes into it. The arrangements are often visually stunning and satisfying, and the cast is compelling and diverse. The result is something like a cross between Top Chef and The Great British Baking Show, where the show is built around craft and skill, but competitors' personalities also come out through creating and talking about their work. Occasional profanity includes "bitch," "s--t," and "damn."
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What's the Story?
On FULL BLOOM, 10 budding professional florists compete for a grand prize of $100,000. In each episode, the florists compete in an individual competition that highlights a specific flower or structure. The top two in that competition become team leaders, and their teams go head-to-head on a large-scale challenge. The judges then decide on one member of the losing team to send home, and then donate the beautiful floral creations to non-profit organizations that will appreciate them.
Is It Any Good?
Thanks to the popularity of programs like The Great British Baking Show, reality competition shows have trended away from high drama and toward simple craftsmanship. Full Bloom is exciting because it features an art that doesn't get a lot of attention, but looks stunning on camera. No matter how good food looks on cooking shows, for instance, viewers can never fully appreciate chefs' work because they can't immediately taste it. But here, you can appreciate flowers and botanical arrangements as they're meant to be seen. Full Bloom lets the florists' personalities emerge through their work and processes, and their unique personalities do end up ultimately shining through. The result is a compelling look at a unique vocation that also manages to delight and entertain.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about florists. What do you know about florists? How does Full Bloom expand the way you think about flower arranging as an art and profession?
What's the difference between a good flower arrangement and a bad one? What are your favorite pieces featured in the show? What do you like about them?
Do the competitors use flowers and plants in ways that surprise you? What are some of the techniques they use?
TV Details
- Premiere date: November 12, 2020
- Network: HBO Max
- Genre: Game Shows
- TV rating: TV-14
- Last updated: February 28, 2022
Our Editors Recommend
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The Great British Baking Show
Mild, mouth-watering baking contest great fun for all ages.
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Top Chef
Too saucy for a kid's palate.
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Project Runway
Check this one out before sharing with fashion-crazed teens.
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