Netflix subscribers are about to lose access to a critically adored piece of British television, with the streaming service set to remove the acclaimed dark comedy Flowers later this week.
A "Perfect" Series Departs the Platform
The series, which boasts a coveted 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, will be axed from the Netflix library on Thursday, January 22. This gives fans and new viewers only a few final days to experience the show hailed as "insanely brilliant" and "as close to perfection as water".
Originally airing on Channel 4 in 2016 and 2018, Flowers delves into the turbulent lives of the profoundly eccentric and dysfunctional Flowers family. The plot centres on their struggles with a crumbling household, a troubled marriage, a senile grandmother, and intensely rivalrous twins.
An All-Star Cast Led by a National Treasure
A major draw for the series is its stellar cast, headed by Olivia Colman. The Oscar-winning star of The Crown and The Night Manager plays the matriarch, Deborah Flowers. She is joined by an impressive ensemble including Will Sharpe (who also created the series), Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh fame, and Daniel Rigby.
For viewers who have yet to discover it, the imminent removal serves as a final call to action. Both seasons of the show will disappear from the platform, making it unavailable for streaming after the deadline.
Audience and Critical Acclaim
The show has cultivated a passionate fanbase over the years, with viewers consistently praising its unique blend of humour and heartache on social media. Descriptions range from it being a "sublimely dark fairytale" to "jaw-dropping amazing and insanely brilliant".
One fan poignantly described the series as "like a warm hug from someone who loves you, whose love you feel you don't deserve," highlighting its emotionally complex core. Others have labelled it "beautiful, absurd and incredibly touching" and simply "the best show I’ve ever found on Netflix".
Many believe it deserves a legacy as a cult classic. "This is one of the best comedy/dramas ever," agreed a viewer. "If you only watch one thing this year, make it Flowers." With its departure imminent, that recommendation carries a new urgency for British streaming audiences.
