Why Netflix's latest dark comedy has got viewers hooked
Comedy drama Sirens is making waves on the streaming giant, with fans of the show making it through the five episodes at record speed.
The show follows the stories of three women, rich philanthropist Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore), her assistant Simone DeWitt (Milly Alcock), and Simone's struggling sister Devon (Meghann Fahy). Netflix's latest dark comedy has got viewers binge-watching the entire season in one day. Pic: Macall Polay/Netflix
After the sisters see their father diagnosed with early-onset dementia, Devon travels to Michaela's luxury island to confront her sister.
However, once she lands, there is truly more than meets the eye when it comes to the inhabitants of this island.
While the series only landed on the streaming platform on Thursday, it is already making quite the impression on fans. Comedy drama Sirens is making waves on the streaming giant, with fans of the show making it through the five episodes at record speed. Pic: Macall Polay/Netflix
'Binge watched sirens on netflix and even though it was only 5 ep i really liked it. cannot remember the last time i was surprised by a show like this. i did not expect certain plot twists and definitely didn't think it was going to end the way it did. great performances from trio,' one user wrote on X.
'Sirens on Netflix is actually pretty good. perfect to binge in one sitting and lowkey satisfying ending,' another penned.
'Watching Sirens on Netflix and it's absolutely nuts. Kind of love it,' a third added.
Have you given Sirens a chance yet?
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