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Netflix fans 'hooked' on 'unique' new series viewed 16 million times in a week
The five-part series is being hailed a 'masterpiece' by enthralled viewers.
Netflix lovers have been enthralled by a new limited series that has already seen over 16 million views, and many have admitted binging the whole thing in one sitting. Featuring Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, and Kevin Bacon, Sirens debuted on the streaming service on May 22 and has swiftly climbed to the top spot in Netflix's global top 10 list of English TV shows.
The five-part drama centres around "scrappy everywoman" Devon (portrayed by The White Lotus actress Meghann), who grows increasingly worried about her sister Simone's (House of the Dragon's Milly) unsettlingly close relationship with her new employer, the mysterious socialite Michaela Kell (Julianne).
As Devon's suspicions about Michaela's opulent, cult-like lifestyle intensify, she stages an intervention to reconnect with her sister, oblivious to the challenges she'll encounter in a world far removed from her own, reports Surrey Live.
The plot unfolds over a single eventful weekend at the Kells' extravagant beach estate. According to the series' synopsis, Sirens offers a sharp, sensual, and darkly humorous examination of women, power, and class.
Viewers are hooked, with the series already boasting a 75 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a staggering 16,700,000 views.
One viewer sung the show's praises on Rotten Tomatoes, saying: "Binged this in one sitting. Very entertaining."
Another fan praised: "With superb acting, beautiful scenery of beachfront mansions, and a fast-paced storyline, this show was the perfect summer escape like a good beach read."
Someone else remarked: "It's so good I binged it all this morning and I can't get enough of it."
A fourth viewer praised the show, sharing: "Sirens is unique and special. I got hooked since minute one. A psychological and emotional series with a dark and classy sense of humor.
"The performances are stellar; each character is meticulously developed and it allows you to see their complexities even in the shallow atmosphere of the cult. Hands down; this show hits a different level."
Equally passionate views were found over on X, where one person stated: "Sirens is a masterpiece. You cannot convince me otherwise. It powerfully exposes how patriarchy and misogyny twist reality, turning women into villains while enabling men to evade accountability and rewrite the narrative in their favor. Insane!!"
Another individual openly expressed their admiration: "Ok soooo, Sirens was f**king good. I wish it wasn't a limited series. It was so nuanced and written with an impressive amount of REALITY. That Milly Alcock was acting at a veteran level, it was almost eerie, give her a Globe AND an Emmy."
Although Sirens joins shows like Adolescence as a limited series not set for a comeback, The Bold Type's Meghann has hinted that she sees potential for more.
Speaking to Variety, she commented: "It ends in a very natural way, but I can imagine what the characters' worlds become."
"I, for one, would love to know what happens to Michaela, where she goes. So I think it's definitely within the realm of possibility. We didn't talk about it on set, but I would love to do more."
Molly Smith Metzler, whose play Elemeno Pea inspired Sirens and who also created the Netflix series Maid, has sparked some hope among followers.
Speaking to Glamour magazine, she conveyed a deep connection with her characters: "These characters are real people to me. I wrote the play 15 years ago. I've been thinking about them this whole time. I could write them until the day I die."
Opening up about the potential continuation of the story, she added: "I'd never say never, but could I do them justice in another season? I'd have to think about it."
Sirens is available to watch on Netflix.
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