I watched the entire season in a day, and yes I was hungover. However, it kept my attention the whole time and I got quite invested. The story - a flood devastates a small, country town in rural Australia and 5 people died. A glowing flower grows where they died and when eaten it makes you young. The storyline is driven forward tackling multiple themes and is both original and engrossing. The Acting - Superb! Every character is rounded, fleshed out and totally believable in their roles. The Production - Beautifully shot, a definite Aussie bush feel, a finely crafted production. Enjoyment - I was fully engaged the whole time. Rewatch/Recommend - I would not watch it again as it is at times quite heavy and dark yet I will recommend it. All in all, a stand out Australian production.

Worth a look. Once you reach episode 3 you be hooked. A small town in Victoria Australia is deluged by a flood. Where people perished in the deluge a plant with glowing fruit appear. It appears the fruit is the fountain of youth......but with consequences. It gets quite gripping as it goes along. 8/10

I nearly wasn't going to continue with it after episode one, but I pushed through. I'm thankful I did. It wasn't a masterpiece, but a few characters gripped me, others did not. I think it could have been condensed into 4 episodes instead of 6, as a few scenes (the entirety of episode 1) dragged out and were unnecessary to the plot. Overall, I enjoyed it. I'm hoping the upcoming second season will be slightly better, but the story felt finished so I'm intrigued with how they will continue it. Good quarantine/self-isolation entertainment.

Bloom makes a valiant effort at trying to carry a wafer thin script over 6 hour long episodes but comes up well short. Firstly the positives it is beautifully shot with top class cinematography, there are some nuanced preformances from the likes of Brian Brown and Jackie Weaver but the standout performance is Ryan Corr who steals the show with his multilayered complex performance, a true star in the making. Sadly Phoebe Tonkin does not have the acting prowess nor the script to make the character of Gwen anyway intriguing nor memorable but the weakest link acting wise is that of Max played by an OTT clunky cringing Sam Reid whom gives a truly hammy performance. The script could have been edited to four episodes as six is much too long for a dragged out premise. If there is to be a second series I hope Ryan Corr's character could be explored further a much tighter condensed series could figuratively bloom

Bloom is a great new piece of original drama straight out of Australia. From the opening scene I was hooked. While Australian stalwart actors Bryan Brown and Jacki Weaver give it some street cred, the young actors (particularly Ryan Corr) really steal the show. At only 6 hour long episodes it was easy to binge watch over the course of a day. The country town setting is very Australian. (Having come from one I can attest to that), the pace is great, with each episode ending on a cliff hanger. I also loved that it included a couple of same-sex couples stories with care and grace. This is one of the most original stories I've seen in a long time. Of course you need to leave reality at the door, so sit down, relax and enjoy the story.

Suspend belief and be transported to an idyllic country town in Victoria, Australia. The town is run down and many of the residents affected by a flood 12 months earlier. Slowly the story evolves to yield a complex web of connection between the main cast. The sci-fi is understated. No clever morphing or over the top blue screen special effects. This is old school film-making where the plot slowly exposes the frailities of the characters and their decisions to revisit their youth. The photography and settings are visually pleasing, the acting great. If you analyse the plot development too much it has a number of holes even if you accept the initial fountain of youth concept. A little too long, it is a commitment but worth the journey. I am not generally a sci-fi viewer, but this one captured me.

We went in to this without any spoilers and enjoyed the whole series over two days. Great established Aussie cast and some new talent too that only made it better. A believable tale with some Supernatural thrown in. With a look. We don't often give a high score like this.

Season 2 was better than Season 1. This story was good, but it could have been told better. Some scenes were boring. Events could have been more meaningful.

But it could have been amazing. Excellent performances, good story but LOTS of plot holes. STILL those were not the biggest hurdles. The biggest problem was casting Phoebe Tonkin in such a prominent role. That meant I was just annoyed over and over and over by her. Her skills are limited and so her character was never interesting. And Sam Reid brought nothing as well. Unfortunate. Loved the town. Loved the rest of the cast.

Better than most of the other shows that have come out in recent times. Aussie talent at its best. Good for a binge watch over the weekend

I love innovative creative unique well-acted shows and this one did not disappoint. Even better as it's an Australian Stan Original. The concept was mysterious and layered, the direction was whimsy with a soundtrack to match and all the performances were just superb, especially Ryan Corr. Loved it loved it loved it! I for one hope TV of this quality is the new direction for Australian TV.

We really wanted to give this Aussie show a fair go....but we watched 2 and half episodes and were bored beyond belief waiting for something to happen. So sad that it let us down.

You'd think that a series about a plant that supernaturally restores youth to the ailing elderly would have a bit more exhilarating vigor and faster pace, but unfortunately "Bloom" is as sleepy as the quiet Aussie town it's set in. The cast aren't exactly that much likable, either. But the story is quite solid, the drama poignant enough for me and the adept highlighting of the plight of seniors coping with dementia and their caretakers very much noble and laudable. So I would declare the show pretty much redeemed!

Bloom is a series for everybody to think about their later years; if they are young, to use that youth to live a good, full and compassionate life; and if they are already of age, to feel realistically the nostalgia of their youth again and ponder upon their mistakes and good deeds once more.

It's a story about hope, greed and disappointment, beautifully unfolded and played simply and awesomely by the cast.

I already knew that Phoebe Tonkin was a very good actress; here, I understood that she is an outstanding actress. I got to see part of her old acting self that I missed so much. The one full of underlying emotions, vivacity, vitality together with her amazing smile.

In times, her haggard, distraught and frightened looks conveyed much emotions than a hundred words.

All the cast did a wonderful job, especially Ray and the young Sam.

It's a beautiful and wise limited series that's touchingly awesome as it is. Please finish it here, don't bring it back for another season. Hard to watch without Phoebe in it.

I liked it even though it's something that can't ever happen. Great acting and easy to follow. Found it both thought provoking and sad. Worth a look

A good premise. Cocoon meets Bonnie and Clyde. Hollywood and Aussiewood are both guilty of championing every minority cause. This one has them all. The minorities and the mentally ill are all ably represented in this well acted but horribly executed offering. I hate that it needs to happen. It doesn't represent an actual rural town. The Asian homicide inspector took the cake. Garbage. I like Bryan so it gets a 5.

One of the best in years! Needs to be watched to understand why. Please let there be another series

First season: Great plot, acting, directing, writing, sound editing. Just a ten star program. Season 2: Watched half way through the first episode and wanted to barf. No hook to get me coming back for more. Bad acting, directing, casting, writing. Sad that so many changes were made to a winner of a program. Changes looked to be politically motivated. Do this or you don't get a second season type thing.

Really awesome and different concept The young new actors did awesome Love the country back ground

Well done to the aussie's for bringin something awesome and fresh in the weary old world of tv . Couldnt believe how much i enjoyed this .... hangin on season 2