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Netflix Dark Comedy 'Sirens' Concludes Limited Run to Widespread Acclaim

Critics and viewers alike have praised the series’ performances, noting its nuanced exploration of class tensions, personal trauma and female bonds.

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Julianne Moore gives an alluring performance in Sirens, now streaming on Netflix.
Milly Alcock wearing a grey ball gown standing in front of a large house and staring off into the distance in Sirens

Overview

  • Sirens premiered May 22 on Netflix as a five-episode limited series adapted from Molly Smith Metzler’s play Elemeno Pea.
  • The dark comedy follows sisters Devon and Simone DeWitt over one Labor Day weekend at their employer’s lavish beach estate.
  • Sirens attracted more than 16.7 million views in its first week, reaching Netflix’s Global Top 10 and topping its English TV chart.
  • The cast led by Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock and Julianne Moore earned acclaim for bringing depth to themes of power, privilege and survival.
  • Though billed as a limited series, the creative team and cast have acknowledged that a second season remains a possibility given the show’s popularity.