Sirens, Netflix and Simone
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In the wake of Ethan (Glenn Howerton) drunkenly falling off a cliff while arguing with Simone about their breakup and the Vanity Fair photographer showing Michaela the photo of Peter kissing Simone, things really begin to spiral out of control for the younger DeWitt sister.
Starring Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock, Netflix's "Sirens" is the campy and addictive wealth satire you didn't know you needed.
Sirens throws us into a world where relationships are messy, intentions are murky, and nothing is obvious at first glance. There’s no hand-holding, no clear roadmap.
Showrunner Molly Smith Metzler chats with THR about rethinking Greek mythology with the series starring Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock, and why she’s going to be on Reddit to read viewers’ thoughts.
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Simone ultimately rejects Ethan, which sends the vain man into a emotional tailspin. A drunk Ethan viciously calls Simone a “monster” and blames her for his own fall off a dangerously high cliff. Although Ethan doesn’t die, he does experience his first true failure in life.
The series has so much escapist potential in its initial episodes, poking at the absurdities of abundant wealth and ladling in so much silly foreboding, only to squander it because the series is unable to create anything resembling an emotional payoff.
Explore the intricate dynamics of "Sirens," a visually stunning series that struggles to balance its aesthetic appeal with a compelling narrative.
"Sirens" creator Molly Smith Metzler explains the origins of "Hey Hey" and why Michaela is so obsessed with birds.