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Netflix’s Sirens Concludes Debut Season With Divisive Finale and Uncertain Future

Its sharp portrayal of power, privilege and sisterhood has prompted debate over renewal prospects

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Julianne Moore gives an alluring performance in Sirens, now streaming on Netflix.
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Overview

  • Based on Molly Smith Metzler’s play Elemeno Pea, Sirens stars Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock as sisters drawn into their enigmatic boss Michaela Kell’s lavish beach estate.
  • All five episodes premiered on Netflix on May 22, concluding the show’s single-season arc in a single release weekend.
  • The finale’s twist ending provoked split reactions among viewers and cast, with some praising its emotional truth and others finding its resolution jarring.
  • Critics have lauded the series for strong performances and its nuanced exploration of class and family dynamics, though a few noted uneven shifts between satire and drama.
  • Netflix has not announced a follow-up, and while Sirens was billed as a limited series, its popularity and cast availability leave open the possibility of a second season