This 67%-Rated New Netflix Dramedy Is One of the Biggest Disappointments of the Year
A tiresome and predictable social satire, reminiscent of The White Lotus.
Capitalism regularly stokes the population's appetite for class conflict, especially when it can be observed safely from afar.
For example, the new five-hour Netflix show Sirens – a project reminiscent of popular dramedy shows in recent years, primarily The White Lotus – is one such format.
Despite its strong cast, the series covers too many topics, and ultimately, Sirens has little to contribute to the conversation about the struggles of wealthy white characters.
What Is Sirens About?
Devon is trying to recover from alcoholism while taking care of her father, who is in the early stages of dementia. To make things easier, she decides to call her younger sister, Simone, for help.
Simone has not been in touch for a long time; she works as an assistant to billionaire Michaela. When Devon visits Simone, she notices oddities in the behavior of those around her.
Simone has had a nose job, started wearing pink, and started dating a man twice her age. Michaela looks like a cult leader. She is obsessed with nature and birds, controls her husband, and forbids the staff from eating flour.
Sirens Wants to Focus On Too Many Topics, but the Result Is Simply Chaotic
Show creator Molly Smith Metzler tries to build a full-fledged story in five episodes, but her ambitions drag it down.
Rather than delivering a two-hour thriller, the creators stretch out the audience's anticipation as much as possible.
They subject the elite to light ridicule and mix in dysfunctional sisterhood, Greek mythology, unfaithful husbands, domestic violence, and an abundance of trauma.
These cliched twists and failed murders are scattered in a chaotic structure where almost nothing comes to mind.
Sirens Is Worth-Watching Only for Its Brilliant Cast
The cast pulls Sirens out of its depths. Meghann Fahy, who rose to fame in the second season of The White Lotus, shines in the lead role of the frustrated female savior.
Milliy Alcock has matured significantly since her role in House of the Dragon, and Julianne Moore, a familiar face on TV, delivers a delightful performance as a villain whose influence is seriously shaken by the end of the series.
Sirens excels in its moments of comedic madness; otherwise, the series feels tedious and didactic.