''Bloom'' is an Australian

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series which was released on Stan. A six-part mystery was released on 1 January 2019, and stars

Bryan Brown Bryan Neathway Brown AM (born 23 June 1947) is an Australian actor. He has performed in over eighty film and television projects since the late 1970s, both in his native Australia and abroad. Notable films include '' Breaker Morant'' (1980), ...

Jacki Weaver Jacqueline Ruth Weaver (born 25 May 1947) is an Australian theatre, film and television actress. Weaver emerged in the 1970s as a symbol of the Australian New Wave through her work in Ozploitation films such as '' Stork'' (1971), ''Alvin Purp ...

Phoebe Tonkin Phoebe Jane Elizabeth Tonkin (born 12 July 1989) is an Australian actress. She is known for portraying Cleo Sertori in '' H2O: Just Add Water'', Fiona Maxwell in '' Tomorrow, When the War Began'', Faye Chamberlain in ''The Secret Circle'', and ...

, and Ryan Corr. A second season was released on 9 April 2020.

Premise

A year after a devastating country flood kills five people, a new plant is discovered with the power to restore youth. This is a miracle for locals but some are prepared to kill for it.

Cast

as Ray Reed, Gwen's husband and care taker. *

as Gwendolyn "Gwen" Reed. Gwen is a retired actor who moved back to her childhood town with her husband, Ray. *

as Young Gwen * Ryan Corr as Young Tommy/Sam (season 1) *

Daniel Henshall Daniel Edwin Henshall (born 9 August 1982) is an Australian film, television and theatre actor, known for his work in '' Snowtown'', ''The Babadook'' and '' Turn: Washington's Spies''. Early life and education Born and raised in Sydney, Austr ...

as Dave "Griffo" Griffiths (season 1) * John Stanton as Max McKinnon * Sam Reid as Young Max (season 1) * Thomas Fisher as Isaac Langlan (season 1) *

Genevieve Morris Genevieve Morris (born 1967) is an Australian comedian and actress, best known for being among the regular cast on the popular comedy series ''Comedy Inc'' and appearing in a popular advertising campaign for ANZ. She has also had recurring role ...

as Rhonda Stokes *

Anne Charleston Anne Charleston (born 30 December 1942) is an Australian actress, notable for her career locally and in the United Kingdom in theatre and television. Charleston started her career in theatre in the mid 1950's, and has been a staple of the small ...

as Loris Webb *

Terry Norris Terry is a unisex given name, derived from French Thierry and Theodoric. It can also be used as a diminutive nickname for the names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence or Terrier (masculine). People Male * Terry Albritton (1955–2005), Ame ...

as Herb Webb * Jacob Collins-Levy as Young Herb (season 1) * Usha Cornish as Farida Korrapati * Amali Golden as Young Farida (season 1) * Nikki Shiels as Tina Griffiths (season 1) * Tessa Rose as Vivian North (season 1) *

Rod Mullinar Rodney Mullinar (born 1942) is a British Australian actor, noted for his roles on Australian television. He emigrated to Australia with his first wife, casting agent Liz Mullinar in 1969. Career Mullinar took the leading role in Australian es ...

as Tommy Brydon * Thomas Ersatz as Shane * Keith Brockett as Detective Zhen (season 1) * James Cerche as Detective Wilkins (season 1) * Peter Carroll as Frank Warlie (season 1) *

Angus McLaren Angus McLaren (born 3 November 1988) is an Australian actor who is best known for his roles in the television series ''Packed to the Rafters'' as Nathan Rafter and '' H2O: Just Add Water'' as Lewis McCartney. Personal life McLaren was born t ...

as Young Frank (season 1) * Ruth Katerelos as Annie * Jan Di Pietro as CIB Officer * Maria Mercedes as Margot *

Jackson Heywood Jackson Heywood (born 20 July 1988) is an Australian actor. He played Brody Morgan on the Seven Network soap opera '' Home and Away'' from 2016–2019. On 3 June 2019 it was confirmed Heywood had chosen to leave ''Home and Away'' after three y ...

as Young Ray (season 2) * Scott Lee as Skeeter (season 2) *

Jacqueline McKenzie Jacqueline Susan McKenzie (born 24 October 1967) is an Australian film and stage actress. Early life Born in Sydney, New South Wales, McKenzie attended Wenona School in North Sydney until 1983 then moved to Pymble Ladies' College, where she ...

as Anne Carter (season 2) *

Gary Sweet Gary Sweet (born 22 May 1957) is an Australian film and television actor known for his roles in ''Alexandra's Project'' (as Steve), '' Police Rescue'' (as Sergeant "Mickey" McClintock), ''Cody'' (as Cody), '' Big Sky'' (as Chris Manning), ''Bod ...

as Old Donnie (season 2) *

Bella Heathcote Isabella Heathcote (born 27 May 1987) is an Australian actress and model. She began her acting career in 2008. The following year, she had a recurring role as Amanda Fowler on the television soap opera ''Neighbours''. Heathcote has since portr ...

as Young Loris (season 2) *

Ed Oxenbould Ed Oxenbould (born 1 June 2001) is an Australian actor. He rose to prominence for his role in the film '' Julian'' (2012). Subsequently, he appeared in the television series ''Puberty Blues'' (2012–2014) and became more well-known for his rol ...

as Luke (Season 2)

Episodes

Season 1 (2019)

Season 2 (2020)

Production

''Bloom'' is produced by Playmaker in partnership with Sony Pictures Television and distributed internationally by Sony.

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bloom 2019 Australian television series debuts 2020 Australian television series endings English-language television shows Television series by Playmaker Media Stan (service) original programming