Series synopsis
Bloom is an Australian drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Stan on January 1, 2019. It ended on April 9, 2020. It was created by Glen Dolman. It stars Rod Mullinar, Anne Charleston, Tom Budge and Terry Norris.
One year after a devastating flood kills five locals in an idyllic country town, a mysterious new plant appears with the power to restore their youth.
Premise
One year after a devastating flood kills five locals in an idyllic country town, a mysterious new plant appears with the power to restore their youth.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rod Mullinar as Tommy Brydon
- Anne Charleston as Loris Webb
- Tom Budge as Shane
- Terry Norris as Herb Webb
- Nikki Shiels as Tina Griffiths
- Phoebe Tonkin as Young Gwen
- Lucy Barrett as Isabella Webb
- Toby Schmitz as John
Supporting cast
- Jacqueline McKenzie as Anne Carter
- Jackson Heywood as Young Ray
- Bryan Brown as Ray Reed
- Tessa Rose as Vivian North
- Bella Heathcote as Young Loris
- Christiaan Van Vuuren as Ben
- Ingrid Torelli as Eva
- Thomas Fisher as Isaac Langlan
- Genevieve Morris as Rhonda Stokes
- Ryan Corr as Young Sam
- Syd Brisbane as Mayor Patrick Nemaric
- Freddie Curry as Alfie
Guest cast
- Syd Brisbane as Mayor Patrick Nemaric
- Freddie Curry as Alfie
- Sarah Spaven as Mum
- Deanna Ortuso as Mum’s Friend
- Amali Golden as Young Farida
- Peter Carroll as Old Frank Warlie
- Daniel Henshall as Dave ‘Griffo’ Griffiths
- Angus McLaren as Young Frank Warlie
- Jacob Collins-Levy as Young Herb
- Sam Reid as Young Max
- Mardi Edge as Gwen’s Friend
- María Mercedes as Margot
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 1, 2019 | January 1, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 6 | April 9, 2020 | April 9, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Memory Box One year after a devastating flood kills five locals in a country town, a mysterious new plant is found growing where they died with the power to transform the residents’ lives. |
January 1, 2019 |
| 2 |
Back To Life Rejuvenated to her youth, Gwen’s desire to amend a deep regret threatens to pull her and Ray apart, while Sam’s affair with Tina continues as his criminal past returns to haunt him. |
January 1, 2019 |
| 3 |
Redemption With Gwen’s plant destroyed and on the cusp of aging back, she and Sam race to find another plant, however will Gwen’s compulsion for a baby make her betray the man she loves? |
January 1, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blip Three months on, a new family arrive in Mullan with a startling secret and a hidden agenda that could alter the course of human existence. |
April 9, 2020 |
| 2 |
Fruit Of The Earth After learning how the new plants grow, Gwen’s desperation to rejuvenate Ray drives her back to her ex-boyfriend, Max – but will Max pay the ultimate price? |
April 9, 2020 |
| 3 |
Hand Of God John attempts to prove the miracle to the church, while Ray realises that the side-effects of this new berry are far worse than he imagined. |
April 9, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Stan |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 1, 2019 |
| Last aired | April 9, 2020 |
| Runtime | 53 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |