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Netflix’s ‘Sirens’ Debuts to Positive Reviews for Sharp Satire and Stellar Performances

The five-episode limited series from Molly Smith Metzler explores wealth, power, and family dynamics through a darkly comedic lens.

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Overview

  • All five episodes of 'Sirens,' starring Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, and Milly Alcock, are now streaming globally on Netflix.
  • Early reviews praise the series for its incisive satire on wealth and privilege, though some note uneven tonal shifts between comedy and drama.
  • The show follows estranged sisters Devon and Simone DeWitt as Devon intervenes in Simone’s unsettling relationship with her enigmatic boss Michaela Kell.
  • Critics highlight standout performances, particularly Moore’s magnetic portrayal of Michaela and Fahy and Alcock’s believable sibling dynamic.
  • Adapted from Molly Smith Metzler’s play 'Elemeno Pea,' the series blends theatrical roots with cinematic storytelling, drawing comparisons to 'The White Lotus.'