Netflix’s new darkish comedy thriller Sirens wraps up with loads of drama, emotional reveals, and a strong commentary on sisterhood and feminine id. Created by Maid showrunner Molly Smith Metzler and based mostly on her 2011 play Elemeno Pea, the five-episode restricted collection takes viewers by way of a chaotic Labor Day weekend stuffed with secrets and techniques, betrayal, and one very memorable edible association.
The center of Sirens lies within the sophisticated bond between sisters Devon (Meghann Fahy) and Simone (Milly Alcock). Devon arrives at a lavish coastal property after receiving a fruit bouquet from Simone, who had been ignoring her requires assist with their ailing father, Bruce (Invoice Camp). The sisters’ strained relationship is rooted in a painful previous, Devon dropped out of faculty to boost Simone after their mom’s suicide and their father’s neglect.
Because the weekend unfolds, the hole between them widens. “We solely ever hear the sirens described by the boys,” Metzler says in a behind-the-scenes clip. “We by no means hear their perspective.”
The strain escalates when Simone’s ex-boyfriend Ethan (Glenn Howerton) falls off a cliff throughout a drunken argument. Whereas he survives, the true chaos begins when a Vainness Truthful photographer exhibits Michaela (Julianne Moore) a photograph of her husband Peter (Kevin Bacon) kissing Simone. Although Simone insists she stopped the kiss and ran away, Michaela fires her, cancels her promotion, and has her escorted out of the home.
Simone then turns to Peter, who turns into indignant at Michaela for firing Simone. She tells Peter that Michaela locked the picture in a secure. He then sends their handyman Jose (Felix Solas) to interrupt in and destroy it.
On the massive charity gala, Devon confronts Michaela with suspicions that she killed Peter’s first spouse. However Michaela explains that Jocelyn turned a recluse after botched cosmetic surgery following their divorce.
The actual twist? Peter decides to divorce Michaela and transfer in with Simone, revealing his manipulative facet.
Within the ultimate moments, Devon and Michaela go away the island on the identical ferry. They share a quiet dialog, with Devon telling Michaela, “I don’t assume you’re a monster,” and Michaela responding, “Neither is Simone.”
Metzler explains the parable behind the present: “We name these ladies monsters within the delusion, however for all we all know, they’re simply singing for assist…All these sailors crash their very own silly ship.”
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