Full bloom episode 1: Elizabeth Cronin, Maurice Harris, and Simon Lycett challenge ten fabulous up-and-coming florists to create elegant, flowing botanical waterfalls before the top two contestants take the lead on an epic group challenge: “painting” gigantic canvasses with flowers as they attempt to recreate two iconic Van Gogh still-lifes. Teamwork is key – and those who can’t play the game risk losing their shot at the $100,000 grand prize.
Inviting us into a vibrant and wondrous world, Full Bloom finds ten talented and innovative up-and-coming florists bringing their spectacular creative visions to a grueling but gorgeous competition series. In each episode, the budding botanical artists are put to the test in both individual and team challenges that determine whose stems get cut – and who remains in the running for the career-changing $100,000 grand prize to kickstart their business. Floral masterminds Simon Lycett, Elizabeth Cronin, and Maurice Harris host and judge, bringing their invaluable experience, discerning eyes, and hot takes to the flower shop to determine who will be the first-ever Full Bloom champion.
Full bloom episode 1
Simon Lycett
Born and raised in Warwick, Simon has been fascinated by flowers ever since he was seven years old and feels very lucky that he is able to work with them. He loves the buzz of creating dreams and magical settings within a world where everything’s possible, and the words, “can’t do” are never uttered!
Full Bloom is an HBO Max original floristry competition show by Eureka Productions hosted by celebrity florists Simon Lycett, Elizabeth Cronin, and Maurice Harris. The show’s eight episodes see ten florists competing for a grand prize through two types of contests: short individual designs with a specific flower at its center and team contests to create massive floral sculptures.
The structure of Full Bloom‘s competition is both a blessing and a curse. It distinguishes itself from this year’s other floral competition show, The Big Flower Fight on Netflix, which saw teams of two competing in one large sculpture event each episode. But it’s also a curse. With so much of each episode dedicated to the team contests, you neither have time to get to know the individual artists, their skills, nor their personalities. Additionally, the team aspect adds an awkward dynamic that feels foreign to the nature of forestry work.
