"Sirens," a dramatic satire with references to Greek mythology, is conquering the Netflix charts. Will the miniseries get a sequel?
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The lives of the rich and famous have fascinated series fans for ages. But what once spanned years in "Dallas" or "Dynasty" is now often the subject of miniseries. Whether it's "The White Lotus," "A New Summer," or "Big Little Lies," the unique problems of the upper class have their own unique appeal. What's striking about the aforementioned titles is that two of them were renewed due to their huge success, despite their first seasons having actually ended – and Meghann Fahy also frequently played a key role.
It's therefore not surprising that Fahy now leads the cast of "Sirens" as well, with top-notch support. Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon, and Milly Alcock couldn't resist the chance to spend a few weeks in front of the camera on a magnificent island in a no less breathtaking estate. But at least in terms of content, "Sirens" differs from other series of its kind.
"Sirens": How Season 1 Ends
Something's not quite right here – you get that impression early on in "Sirens," and it's certainly no coincidence. Through the eyes of Devon, an outsider, we enter a strange world where everything seems a little too perfect and little things make you suspicious. Dark secrets or a murder – anything that casts the sordid light of reality on the beautiful appearance of the US millionaires – seem to lurk around every corner.
But contrary to expectations, "Sirens" manages to do without a single death, at least not in the present. The series manages to transform the initial black-and-white narrative with a thriller touch into an interesting, often humorous, and above all, multi-layered drama, over the course of which the characters are continually seen in a different light. For example, Kiki, the mysterious wife of billionaire Peter Kell, is not – as Devon initially assumes – a superficial, cold-blooded cult leader, but rather a desperate wife who understands that she is dependent on her husband's favor due to a harsh prenuptial agreement.
In fact, the series ends with Peter separating from Kiki. He resents her for keeping his children from his first marriage away from him. Kiki rejects this accusation, arguing that it was Peter's decision to leave his former wife for her – and thus it is also his fault that his children didn't want to have anything to do with him for a long time.
For Peter, however, it's clear that he's no longer happy with Kiki – partly because she kept a photo of him and Simone kissing in her safe as leverage. Peter had this evidence removed before their separation, ultimately leaving Kiki empty-handed. According to the prenuptial agreement, proof of infidelity would have entitled her to a portion of Peter's fortune.
A new life is now beginning for Peter – not only with his children and his first grandchild, but also with Simone by his side. This decision particularly surprises her sister Devon, as Simone never showed any romantic interest in Peter.
She's right, of course. Simone simply doesn't want to give up the life she's built for herself over the past few years with Kiki's help. Nothing would await her at home – only painful memories and a demented father she hates.
However, her decision to become Peter's wife also means that she and Devon will inevitably distance themselves from each other again. They live in different worlds, and Devon can't bring herself to abandon her father—even if that means pushing her own happiness further into the future.
On her journey back home, Devon meets Kiki, and it becomes clear that Simone is also about to embark on a difficult life. She now belongs to Peter and must constantly be careful not to be seen as a "monster" who no longer fits into Peter's life. Simone is trapped in a life that is both oppressive and superficial—but it is also an escape for her from the traumas of her youth, which she cannot process and does not want to deal with any further. An ending, but not a happy ending, one that changes a lot while also bringing most of the characters back to where they were at the beginning of the story.
So the chances of a second season of "Sirens" are
As with any new miniseries, hopes for a sequel should be tempered for now, because the story of "Sirens" has essentially been told. As a rather loose adaptation of the play "Elemeno Pea" by Molly Smith Metzler, the existing five episodes also lack a source material for a second season.
But of course, it's all a question of success – and if Netflix is satisfied with the streaming numbers for "Sirens," a second season could quickly become a topic of discussion. This seems likely based on current events, as "Sirens" jumped to number 1 in the Netflix charts immediately after its release.
So a sequel isn't out of the question, and since all the characters from the series are still alive, anything is possible plot-wise. More likely, however, is that Netflix won't extend "Sirens" but simply extend its collaboration with Molly Smith Metzler – who has already proven her talent on the streaming service with "Orange Is the New Black," "Maid," and now "Sirens."
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