23-05-2025
Yay Or Nay? Julianne Moore-Led Dark Comedy Sirens Receives Mixed Fan Reviews
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Sirens stars Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock as the lead characters in the series.
A billionaire's island estate, two disagreeing sisters and an unsettling boss–assistant dynamic form the heart of Netflix's new limited series Sirens. Released just a day ago, the dark comedy is already creating buzz on social media. The show, with only five episodes, has gathered divided opinions from viewers. The series stars Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock as the lead characters in the series.
Since its release, viewers have been flooding social media with their takes. While some praised the performances and tone, others felt the show missed the mark in certain areas.
One viewer commented, 'Sirens isn't perfect, but its 3 leads make it worthwhile. It is a quick binge at only 5 episodes that has enough twists and effective humor that will make you feel satisfied. If 'Stepford Wives" is your cup of tea, you will dig this."
Sirens isn't perfect, but it's 3 leads make it a time worthwhile. It is a quick binge at only 5 episodes that has enough twists and effective humor that will make you feel satisfied. If "Stepford Wives" is your cup of tea, you will dig this. #Sirens #SirensNetflix — Steve Varley (@stevevarleyshow) May 22, 2025
Another shared, 'Great cast, but a wasted opportunity. They should've gone all the way in with the Sirens theme or cult element."
Great cast, but a wasted opportunity. They should've went all the way in with the Sirens theme or cult element. #SirensNetflix #Sirens #sirensonnetflix — Jachelle (@HighJachelle) May 23, 2025
Expressing frustration with the show's storyline, a person wrote, 'I am so disappointed with #Sirens. So much lesbian tension that goes nowhere. Great performances though but I feel absolutely baited. Stay for the drama, not the sapphic. It had so much potential for all of us. Could have been a great queer drama. Really bummed."
I am so disappointed with #Sirens. So much lesbian tension that goes nowhere. Great performances though but I feel absolutely baited. Stay for the drama, not the sapphic. It had so much potential for all of us. Could have been a great queer drama. Really bummed.— LGBT Daily (@theLGBTdaily) May 22, 2025
But not all reviews were bad. An individual praised the sibling dynamics, saying, 'Milly and Meghann portrayed the sister vibes perfectly. I felt like they were genuinely sisters."
'I love Simone Dewitt so much! Her backstory is so sad and she tries so hard at everything, I just want to give her a hug!! Go watch Sirens, if you weren't already a fan of Milly you will be after seeing her in this show!!!" a fan shared love for Milly Alcock's character.
I LOVE SIMONE DEWITT SO MUCH! Her backstory is so sad and she tries so hard at everything, I just want to give her a hug!! Go watch Sirens, if you weren't already a fan of Milly you will be after seeing her in this show!!! #MillyAlcock #Sirens — Logan 🖖🏻⏳💣🏳️🌈 | TLOU SPOILERS (@SuperSonOfKalEl) May 23, 2025
Created by Molly Smith Metzler, the writer behind Maid and Shameless, Sirens is loosely adapted from her 2011 play Elemeno Pea. The story follows Simone, a young woman who has climbed the social ladder and now works as an assistant to Michaela Kell, the wealthy wife of a billionaire. When Simone's older sister Devon visits her at the private island estate, tensions rise as the sisters' contrasting lives and unresolved issues come to the surface. What unfolds is a tale not just about sisterhood, but also about class, control and personal identity.
Meghann Fahy plays Devon, while Milly Alcock stars as Simone. Julianne Moore takes on the role of Michaela Kell. The series also features Kevin Bacon, Glenn Howerton, Felix Solis, Bill Camp, Josh Segarra, Trevor Salter, Britne Oldford and Lauren Weedman.
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