Plot Synopsis

FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC: THE ORIGIN is a four-episode prequel series to FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC, which was based on V.C. Andrews' book of the same name. This prequel series tells the story of the headstrong and determined Olivia Winfield who is working alongside her beloved father, Mr. Winfield, when she finds herself unexpectedly wooed by one of the nation's most eligible bachelors, Malcolm Foxworth. After a whirlwind romance, Olivia finds herself as the mistress of the imposing Foxworth Hall, where she soon discovers that the fairytale life she expected has quickly become a nightmare. Under Malcolm's debonair exterior lies a dark heart, and a twisted evil lurks inside Foxworth Hall that will threaten Olivia's happiness and that of her children. Her attempts to keep them all safe ultimately push Olivia to become to most terrifying version of herself, leading to her inevitable - and notorious -- decision to lock her grandchildren in the attic. The four episodes are:

"Part 1: The Marriage" (Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 8pm): The premiere episode introduces Olivia Winfield as she gives up her career, her home, and her name to become Mrs. Malcolm Foxworth, the wife of the nation's richest man. Leaving behind her father, when she arrives at her new home, Olivia soon realizes that life at Foxworth Hall is far from the fairytale she imagined it would be and begins to question the choices that led her down this path of eventual destruction.

"Part 2: The Mother" (Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 8pm): As Olivia and Malcolm's family grows in unexpected and questionable ways, she is committed to giving them a childhood full of joy and safety, no matter the cost. However, her efforts prove to be futile as she battles the evils of Foxworth Hall, and her husband's twisted obsession over a family secret severs their relationship even further.

"Part 3: The Murderer" (Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 8pm): After a devastating and unimaginable loss that will haunt her for the rest of time, Olivia finds both her son and daughter in forbidden relationships. She opposes their unions, but as she tries to hold on, more destruction finds her and pushes her further to her breaking point. Finally, blood is on her hands as an old foe's fate waits to be revealed.

"Part 4: The Martyr" (Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 8pm): After losing all her children due to tragedy and tension, Olivia's newfound religious beliefs instilled in her by her cousin, and her desire to wreck vengeance on those around her, drives her to become the most notorious and terrifying version of herself; a woman capable of locking her grandchildren in the attic upon the return of her daughter after tragedy strikes the family once again.