Episode Guide
The Fountain Born Ready: The Newcomer A Star Like Me: Girl, Wake Up: Code L: Hypochondria At the End of the World: The First Time Love Octagon ..
The series follows the story of a group of young people in Mexico City, and while it does have some interesting plot points, the overall feel is very familiar. There are no surprises here, with the 10 episodes presenting all the usual archetypes we’ve come to expect from a show like this and blending them up with a quirky, comedic tone. However, given the sheer number of teen dramas out there, it’s perhaps disappointing not to find this one taking more risks.
Mich and her friends Tania and Yadi are social outcasts at school. They are the only kids in their grade who don’t fit in with the popular kids or the popular girls. Mich has dreams of being the popular kid, but she’s not sure if she can actually be that popular. She wants to be in the spotlight like her cousin Brenda, and she has plans to try and conquer high school. But when Mich starts dating Dani, she finds out that he wants to keep their relationship a secret from her friends. If that wasn’t enough, Mich also finds herself romantically linked with Mati, an aspiring DJ and also with Majo, a female student at school. These three social outcasts must figure out how to fit into their new world while still maintaining their friendship
Brenda’s love for Mich becomes complicated when she starts a rivalry with Alice over who will star in the lead play at school.
Mich struggles to meet the expectations of her family and to balance her schoolwork with her own dreams. ..
The show largely revolves around Mich’s drama, with the camera almost exclusively focused on her throughout the series. All the usual tropes and arcs appear, from the “misunderstanding” to the “forbidden kiss” right up to the friend betrayal and eventual make-up. There are few surprises here and the series generally follows a very obvious path through to its final chapter. ..
The Most Beautiful Flower is a light and breezy watch, with some comedic quips working well in the context of the series. However, The Most Beautiful Flower disappointingly relegates that to the beginning and end of the show, with only a couple of segments across the 10 episodes in total. ..
Personally, I think the series could use an extra layer of comedy to help it stand out. However, I understand that gimmicks can get old fast, especially if they’re not implemented properly (hello, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law). ..
Ultimately, The Most Beautiful Flower is a very simple and straightforward teen drama that offers few surprises. This is a very glossy and aesthetically pleasing show that repackages familiar tropes and clichés into a vibrant Mexican setting. It’s certainly not bad, but it’s not particularly great or original either. ..
