Prime time: The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart sets Australian Amazon Original records
Aussie drama was top five on Prime Video in 78 countries on opening weekend
Amazon Original series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is now the most successful Australian Original worldwide with the biggest opening weekend viewership globally for any Australian launch.
Prime Video has reported the series has also reached the top five in 78 countries, and top three in 42 countries, since launching on Friday August 4. The series is officially Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes – in mid-August at 80% with an audience score of 95%, as well as receiving an 8.1/10 score on IMDb.
Sarah Christie, senior development executive Amazon Studios, said: “2023 is the biggest year yet for local content for Prime Video, with nine Australian Amazon Originals releasing this year. Following the launch of Class of ’07 and Deadloch earlier this year, the first four episodes of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart are out now on Prime Video, with episodes dropping weekly every Friday. The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is a sweeping, raw and emotional drama that spans generations, and we are thrilled to that the series is already gripping audiences around the globe as the secrets and mystery of Alice Hart and her family unfold.”
Jodi Matterson and Bruna Papandrea, executive producers said, “When we first read Holly Ringland’s novel five years ago, we knew it was something Made Up Stories had to make. We are passionate about taking Australian stories to a global audience, so it’s incredibly rewarding to see The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart become a worldwide success reaching the top five on Prime Video in 78 countries on its opening weekend. The talent and dedication from all the cast and crew led by director Glendyn Ivin and showrunner Sarah Lambert as well as our partners at Prime Video and Fifth Season, was unparalleled at every point."
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart production notes
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is produced by Amazon Studios, Made Up Stories, and Fifth Season. The series is executive produced by Jodi Matterson, Bruna Papandrea, and Steve Hutensky of Made Up Stories, and Sigourney Weaver, Sarah Lambert, and Glendyn Ivin. The series was produced by Barbara Gibbs and co-executive produced by Made Up Stories’ Lucinda Reynolds. Ivin directs all seven episodes and Lambert serves as showrunner.
