The Most Beautiful Flower Mexican Teen Drama Show Review

Show Review

The Most Beautiful Flower is the latest Mexican teen drama, visually dazzling but narratively cliche. No surprises here, the 10 episodes introduce all the usual archetypes we've come to expect from this kind of show and mix them with a quirky, comedic tone. There's nothing wrong with that, of course, but given the plethora of teen dramas out there, it's perhaps disappointing not to see it take more risks.

    Mich dreams of being the popular kid, wants to be in the spotlight like her cousin Brenda, and has plans to conquer high school. If that wasn't enough, Mich finds himself romantically involved with Mati, an aspiring DJ, and Majo, a female student at the school.

  This "love octagon" gets even more complicated when Brenda gets involved in the drama, and Mich and his school in Xochiland start competing over who will be the lead.

  As the episodes progress, this coming-of-age tale sees Mich struggling to meet family obligations. He is torn between school and his dreams and living up to his family's expectations.

  Most of the show revolves around Mich's drama, with the camera glued to him almost through the series. All the usual tropes and arcs are present, from “misunderstanding” to “forbidden kiss” to betrayal of a friend and eventual makeover. There are very few surprises here and the series generally follows a very clear path until its final chapter.

 

 Some of the comedic banter—like Mich spilling her guts about the challenges she's facing, only for the camera to reveal her talking to a kid—works really well in the context of the series. There's also a bit of fourth-wall breaking, but The Most Beautiful Flower makes it up to the beginning and end of the show, with only a few segments in 10 episodes in total. 

Extra Layer Of Comedy 

 Personally, the series is crying out for an extra layer of comedy, and that might have helped it stand out, though I understand that gimmick can get old very quickly, especially if it's not done right (hello, He's the Hulk: Lawyer).

  Ultimately, The Most Beautiful Flower is a very plain and simple teenage drama that offers few surprises. It's a very bright and aesthetically pleasing show, repackaging familiar tropes and clichés into a vibrant Mexican setting.