‘SIRENS’: A GLOSSY DRAMA ABOUT FACADES AND OBSESSION
A kind of glossy drama with big name stars, and a cult type story, this Sirens Netflix title is, well, interesting to say the least.
Sirens (2025) Netflix TV Review
Needing help from the sister she raised, the messy and criminally challenged Devon (Meghann Fahy) decides she’s going to confront the sister who ignores her. This includes finding a way to break Simone (Milly Alcock) of her odd behavior and seemingly creepy relationship with her boss, Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore). A wealthy woman with a lavish estate and husband (Kevin Bacon), Michaela isn’t above anything when it comes protecting her carefully crafted façade.
Devon asking questions and whispering in her sister’s ear presents a challenge to this. Devon’s problem is she underestimates how dangerous Michaela can really be…
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This drama is one of those glossy “perfect picture” dramas that’s, well, odd. It’s about seemingly “perfect” people living “perfect” lives and the façade that is put up in order to preserve this. The series is a little bit exhausting as a result, but I think in part, that’s its purpose. It then tears down emotions, and people, forcing almost all of its characters to confront things. Sad thing is, very few learn.
While not something I’m likely to care about in a way that inspires further thought about the show after the fact, this one is, well, curious. It isn’t, surface level, a happy show, but there is something kind of comical (or maybe satirical) about the show. Sirens is all about color and high-class wardrobes, all set against a tropical background that is ideal for a summertime binge release. There are lots of intense moments between the sisters, which aren’t pleasant but what we do want is for them to remember what they mean to each other. Much as I want her to be ok, because I do sympathize with her, Simone does bother me.
She exchanges one unhealthy life for another. Same can be said of other characters who need to grow up, get help if they need it, and work on things. There’s a lot of moving on and letting go needing to be done. In short, this series leaves you feeling horribly empty.
I didn’t really like the show, but I’m sure it will appeal to the TV watching masses when you consider the trending shows. The show is interesting, but also weird, and honestly, I really don’t know what else to say. If you like shows about perfect parties and wealthy characters putting on big parties that are over the top, well then Sirens is five hours you may enjoy. It does have a solid cast, some of whom are playing characters we desperately want to earn a happy ending, but I’m not sure this show knows what a happy ending is.
Stream, at publication, Sirens exclusively on Netflix.
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Content: This one is TVMA and has adult content and conversation. From “sexting” (innuendo) to actual sex scenes. Different couples have sex; there is movement and moaning, some making out and undressing (both in the same episode). Someone uses sex to distract from drinking. Lots of profanity including countless uses of the F-word. People smoke on 3 or so occasions. There is lots of conversation about abuse and lingering sentences implying bad things.
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