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Khaleej Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Israel says it intercepted missile launched from Yemen
The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel that triggered sirens across several areas in the country.


Metro
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Dark Netflix series 'perfect' for Bank Holiday bingeing soars to number 1
If you're looking for a show to binge on the Bank Holiday Monday, Netflix has you covered. New dark comedy drama Sirens is already making waves with viewers on the streamer, and with just five episodes, it's a perfect fit for a lazy day at home. Sirens only arrived late last week on Netflix, but fans have already been devouring the entire season. In a Google review, Catherine Woodfield raved: 'Wow. Just wow. I'm sick of shows with too many episodes, not enough 'pace', filler characters. This show is anything but that. 'It makes sense it was a play beforehand because every character, no matter how minor, brings so much to the complex dynamics of the show/world.' Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Another fan, Muhammad Ishfaq, described the show as 'witty with a darker tone, and funny with a subtle touch of pain'. He added: 'It's suspenseful, satirical and stylish. But above all it's the female lead trio that captivates you with it's superb performance.' Others praised the 'faultless cast' and 'fresh script', while someone else hailed the 'high caliber' acting and described the show as 'a good study in power across classes'. It's not taken people long to get hooked, with X user Margot revealed they were totally impressed from start to finish. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video '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,' they wrote. '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.' 'Sirens had been on Netflix for 24 hours and I finished the series and am completely obsessed! Please renew for another season @netflix,' begged @dimplz20, while @sweetestKAYpe added: 'Done sat up here and watched the whole 1st season of SIRENS on Netflix.' Julianne Moore, Milly Alcock and Meghann Fahy take the lead in Sirens as Michaela Kell, her assistant Simone DeWitt, and Simone's sister Devon respectively. Simone and Devon's dad Bruce (Bill Camp) gets diagnosed with early-onset dementia, and so Devon travels to Michaela's luxury island to confront her sister for not being present. More Trending But there is a lot more than meets the eye in Molly Smith's series, with a cast that also boasts the likes of Glenn Howerton and Kevin Bacon. Meanwhile, Julianne recently told Metro why shows like Sirens and The White Lotus – which focus on and critique the wealthy – are catching on. ''I think recently, and it's happened globally too. There's been this great disparity where so few of the population has so much of the wealth. View More » 'Rightly so, people are intrigued and baffled and confused about why there should be this vast separation. So I think that's why we have suddenly this plethora of shows that are investigating what this is [about],' she explained. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: WWE breaks 23-year tradition with fans shocked over 'mind blowing' twist MORE: Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson dies aged 79 after Alzheimer's diagnosis MORE: Netflix fans declare 'favourite drama of 2025' with mesmerising new series


Extra.ie
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Why Netflix's latest dark comedy has got viewers hooked
Netflix's latest dark comedy has got viewers binge-watching the entire season in one day. 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?


Metro
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix fans praise ‘suspenseful' dark comedy perfect for Bank Holiday binge
If you're looking for a show to binge this weekend, Netflix might just have you covered. New dark comedy drama Sirens is making waves with viewers on the streaming platform, and with just five episodes, it's a perfect fit for the Bank Holiday. The show follows three very different women, from rich philanthropist Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore), her assistant Simone DeWitt (Milly Alcock), and Simone's struggling sister Devon (Meghann Fahy). The siblings' father Bruce (Bill Camp) gets diagnosed with early-onset dementia, and so Devon travels to Michael's luxury island to confront her sister for not being present. However, there is a lot more than meets the eye in Molly Smith's series, with a cast that also boasts the likes of Glenn Howerton and Kevin Bacon. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Sirens only arrived yesterday on Netflix, but fans have already been devouring the entire season. In a Google review, Catherine Woodfield raved: 'Wow. Just wow. I'm sick of shows with too many episodes, not enough 'pace', filler characters. This show is anything but that. 'It makes sense it was a play beforehand because every character, no matter how minor, brings so much to the complex dynamics of the show/world.' Another fan, Muhammad Ishfaq, described the show as 'witty with a darker tone, and funny with a subtle touch of pain'. He added: 'It's suspenseful, satirical and stylish. But above all it's the female lead trio that captivates you with it's superb performance.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Others praised the 'faultless cast' and 'fresh script', while someone else hailed the 'high caliber' acting and described the show as 'a good study in power across classes'. It's not taken people long to get hooked, with X user Margot revealed they were totally impressed from start to finish. '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,' they wrote. '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.' 'Sirens had been on Netflix for 24 hours and I finished the series and am completely obsessed! Please renew for another season @netflix,' begged @dimplz20, while @sweetestKAYpe added: 'Done sat up here and watched the whole 1st season of SIRENS on Netflix.' More Trending Meanwhile, series star Julianne Moore has told Metro why shows like Sirens and The White Lotus – which focus on and critique the wealthy – are catching on. ''I think recently, and it's happened globally too. There's been this great disparity where so few of the population has so much of the wealth. View More » 'Rightly so, people are intrigued and baffled and confused about why there should be this vast separation. So I think that's why we have suddenly this plethora of shows that are investigating what this is [about],' she explained. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: TV fans defensive as they 'eat up' Netflix show that's 'better than expected' MORE: Nicole Kidman's Amazon Prime show branded 'comedically bad' as season 2 drops MORE: Pregnant news anchor hosts three-hour show after going into labour live on air


Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sirens viewers make same complaint just hours after Netflix releases series
Netflix dropped limited series Sirens earlier today - and fans are already making the same complaint as they brand the highly anticipated series 'disappointing' Netflix fans have been left 'disappointed' by new limited series Sirens, as they all take to social media to make a similar complaint. The dark comedy series starring Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, and Kevin Bacon, follows Devon (Fahy) on her journey to a lavish island. Devon thinks her sister Simone (Alcock) has a really creepy relationship with her new formidable boss, Michaela (Moore), and believes it's time for an intervention. Netflix describes the series as "an incisive, sexy, and darkly funny exploration of women, power, and class." Last month, the streaming service released a trailer for the series, showcasing Michaela (also known as Kiki's) " weird power." During the trailer, Simone appeared to be weirdly infatuated by her boss - even accepting her chewing gum out her mouth and chewing on it herself. However, it wasn't just Simone, as it looked like Michaela had formed a cult of members who were obsessed with her. Towards the end of the trailer, Simone can be heard saying she's the "happiest I've ever been" before breaking down in tears. The trailer had fans on the edge of their seat for the series release, but it seems some have been left disappointed after tuning into the full series following the dramatic snippet. Taking to X, formely known as Twitter, one fan penned: "I'm watching Sirens on Netflix and this s**t is not as creepy as the trailer I'm so disappointed lol." A second agreed: "Sirens was just too bizarre and too bland for my taste." Others were left confused by the five part series, as one wrote: "Watching #Sirens and I am quite confused. And I just finished it. What even happened." However, some fans were loving the new limited series, with one writing: "First episode of #Sirens is really good! Fun, sexy and a little mysterious too, I'm intrigued!" Another penned: "sirens on netflix is so good." Previously speaking about the show and the casting, series creator and executive producer Molly Smith Metzler told Netflix's Tudum: 'I like to talk about Devon as the metronome of the show. She sets the pace, and especially the comedy. Casting Meghann was a gift from the heavens.' 'This story has a lot of teeth,' she continued. 'There are real moments of drama, and it's going to make people uncomfortable. Operatic is a word I like to use to describe it. It's a true dark comedy — and it's got a Greek mythology vibe.' Speaking on Julianna's casting, Molly continued: 'Julianne's just the dream for this role because she does feel ethereal. She's from another kingdom. She is not a normie.'