6.3
City on Fire
2023
Can we ever outrun the pain of our pasts?
After losing her parents in a mysterious fire, nine-year-old Alice Hart is raised by her grandmother June on a flower farm where she learns there are secrets within secrets. But years on, an unearthed betrayal sees Alice forced to face her past.
Part 1: Black Fire OrchidAug 3, 2023 · 61m · ★ 7.5When nine-year-old Alice Hart survives a terrible home fire, she's taken by her estranged grandmother June to Thornfield, a remote rural property with vast flower fields and many secrets.
Part 2: WattleAug 3, 2023 · 60m · ★ 6.8As Alice is introduced to life at Thornfield, it's her 'aunt' Candy Blue, and The Flowers – the women for whom Thornfield is a refuge – who make Alice feel welcomed. Although June claims that Alice's mother Agnes was never at Thornfield, at every turn, Alice feels her mother's presence.
Part 3: Lantern BushAug 3, 2023 · 58m · ★ 7.0When Alice finally releases her voice, she demands answers about her family. Instead, June continues weaving a web of deceit to hide the painful and shame-filled past.
Part 4: River LilyAug 10, 2023 · 62m · ★ 6.7After uncovering evidence of the shocking extent of her grandmother's lies and manipulations, Alice, now 24, flees Thornfield and begins building a new life in a desert town called Agnes Bluff.
Part 5: Desert OakAug 17, 2023 · 51m · ★ 7.3As Twig searches for Alice, Candy confronts June about the past. In Agnes Bluff, Alice believes she has found in Dylan someone who finally understands her, and who she can trust with everything.
Part 6: Wheel of FireAug 24, 2023 · 58m · ★ 7.0Away from the oppression of Thornfield, Twig reconnects with her culture and her own grief. As June finally learns to speak the truth, Alice’s dream of Dylan as her loving counterpart begins to transform into a nightmare.
After losing her parents in a mysterious fire, nine-year-old Alice Hart is raised by her grandmother June on a flower farm where she learns there are secrets within secrets. But years on, an unearthed betrayal sees Alice forced to face her past.
Sigourney WeaverJune Hart
Alycia Debnam-CareyAlice Hart
Alyla BrowneYoung Alice Hart
Leah PurcellTwig
Frankie AdamsCandy
Asher KeddieSally Morgan
Alexander EnglandJohn Morgan
Charlie VickersClem Hart
Sebastián ZuritaDylan
Maggie DenceBoo
Dalara WilliamsMyf
Amy KerseyRosie
Vivienne AwosogaLulu
Shareena ClantonRuby
Kathleen O'DwyerMish
Renee LimStella
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Sigourney Weaver was able to display a vulnerable and empathetic June Hart, while at the same time giving off some serious Olivia Foxworth vibes with her commanding presence. Alyla Browne's performance breathes life into young Alice, amidst an enchanting backdrop. Director Glendyn Ivin masterfully unveils a tapestry of fantasy and farm life. Subtle dialogues and concealed emotions raise questions, adding layers of intrigue. A talented ensemble, led by Sigourney Weaver, crafts exciting, mysterious characters. I can't wait to make my way back to Thornfield. There's so much to uncover about each character's history, and I'm eager to see how they all develop throughout the series. Thanks for reading, Damian
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