The House of Flowers
2018
Original language: Spanish
- drama
- comedy
The story
A wealthy matriarch tries to maintain her family's facade of perfection after her husband's mistress exposes their dirty secrets.
What it’s like
Saturated pinks, reds and turquoise fill every frame of this Mexican series, lit like a stage set with flamboyant, theatrical colour and rooms that look lacquered and overstuffed. Its camera moves with a playful, music-video energy, swinging through lavish interiors and ornate gardens, while the score leans on bright pop, boleros and bursts of camp. The vibe is glossy, bitchy and warm at once: a sun-drenched soap opera with a sharp comic edge, best for a lazy weekend binge or a night when you want something delightfully over-the-top. Pacing is brisk and episodic, with plenty of melodramatic reversals and quick one-liners, and the emotional register swings between farce and tenderness. Its people's arcs follow a wealthy family's pretences cracking open, with siblings squabbling, secrets spilling and characters slowly finding more honest ways to love each other. Intensity is moderate: some sexual content and adult themes, a few tense confrontations and occasional violence, but nothing graphic or relentlessly bleak. It suits viewers who enjoy campy family drama, queer representation and stylish comedy.
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