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Netflix’s ‘Sirens’ concludes five-episode run with an unexpected finale

The dark comedy thriller upends cult tropes to examine how wealth and power shape loyalty on a private island

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Overview

  • Sirens’ debuted on Netflix on May 22 as a limited five-episode series starring Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock
  • Adapted by Molly Smith Metzler from her play Elemeno Pea, the show satirizes modern cult dynamics within an ultra-rich household
  • Its narrative subverts expectations by focusing on everyday excess and moral decay rather than a traditional crime or cult reveal
  • Critics have lauded the series for its performances and nuanced commentary on class tensions and personal vulnerability
  • Strong viewer engagement and cast statements have hinted at the possibility of a second season