Flower (played by Sheila Carrasco) is one of the most beloved spirits haunting Ghosts (2021-), the U.S. adaptation of the British series. A whimsical 1960s free spirit flower-child., Flower died in 1969 after attempting to hug a bear while high on hallucinogenic mushrooms in the Woodstone Mansion. In the afterlife, she brings that same charm and gentle chaos to Woodstone, where she coexists with ghosts from vastly different eras. Though initially portrayed as little more than a spaced-out hippie, Flower emerges over the course of the series as a thoughtful and layered character.
As a ghost, Flower is known for her psychedelic aura — literally. When the living walk through her, they experience hallucinogenic visions, an extension of her free-loving lifestyle. But even more than her powers, Flower is defined by her deep emotional capacity. In early episodes, she’s quick with non sequiturs, stoner logic, and “make love not war” comebacks. But by Season 1, Episode 7 “Flower’s Article”, we learn she participated in a bank robbery during her commune days — not out of greed, but out of disappointment in her community’s inaction.
Her bisexuality is introduced not as a revelation, but as a part of who she is. From the moment we meet her, Flower speaks freely about her past experiences with men and women, always with fondness. In Season 1, Episode 6 “Pete’s Wife”, she casually recalls being in a ménage à trois with a woman and a shared bass player from her commune. Later, in Season 2, Episode 15 “A Date to Remember”, she mentions a relationship with a woman named Moonchild with the same love she reserves for Ira, her late fiancé. These passing mentions aren’t treated as jokes or shocks — they’re treated as history, and Flower’s identity as a queer woman is both normalized and respected within the ensemble.
That open-mindedness extends into the afterlife, especially in her evolving romantic entanglement with the Viking ghost Thorfinn. From the show’s earliest seasons, there’s a flirtatious tension between the two — Thor’s gruff, possessive personality is a sharp contrast to Flower’s breezy detachment. Their romance blossoms under the surface, occasionally bubbling up when one is in danger (or believed to be “sucked off” to the afterlife). But rather than resolving into a neat love story, Ghosts takes their relationship in an even queerer and more interesting direction in Season 3.
Following Flower’s temporary disappearance (initially believed to be her getting “sucked off”, later revealed to be a fall into a well), Thor is devastated. But once Flower is found, she returns to find that Thor, in his grief, has grown close to Nancy, the basement-dwelling cholera ghost known for her sarcasm and crass personality. Instead of igniting a petty love triangle, Ghosts surprises its audience: Flower, after some initial confusion, embraces the idea of a throuple. The three ghosts enter into a consensual, polyamorous dynamic that, while messy and unconventional, is underpinned by mutual respect and affection.
The show treats the throuple with its signature blend of humor and sincerity. In Season 3, Episode 7 “The Polterguest”, the trio attempts to navigate boundaries and jealousy in the afterlife. It’s not always smooth, but the show makes space for real conversations about love, grief, and the complexities of non-monogamous relationships. The result is a rare depiction of queer, polyamorous connection that feels both genuine and funny without ever being reductive.
Flower’s bisexuality is never debated, diminished, or pathologized. It’s simply part of her identity — woven into the chapters of her life (and afterlife) experiences. She is neither ashamed nor exceptionalized for her queerness. Instead, she lives and loves in a way that reflects her values: radically inclusive, emotionally fluid, and full of generosity.
In a media landscape where bisexual characters are still too often flattened into tropes, Flower stands out. She’s not just bi — she’s boldly, unapologetically bi.