Netflix viewers have A LOT of complaints as star-studded new comedy series Sirens lands - leaving them ‘disappointed and confused’
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Netflix viewers have a lot of complaints as the streamer's star-studded new comedy series Sirens lands - which has left them 'disappointed and confused'.
The five-part dark comedy series, released on the platform yesterday, follows sisters Devon (The White Lotus's Meghann Fahy) and Simone (House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock).
Devon, furious at Simone not helping to care for their father after his dementia diagnosis, goes to demand answers from her sister at her new live-in workplace, a lavish beach estate where she works as the owner's PA.
But when she arrives, she is deeply unsettled to discover Simone's cultish devotion to her boss Michaela (Julianne Moore) - and strives to get her out, all while battling her own demons too.
The programme, which also stars Kevin Bacon and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia's Glenn Howerton, has strong elements of thriller and drama too, billed by Netflix as 'an incisive, sexy and darkly funny exploration of women, power and class'.
But fans, initially enthralled by the trailer Netflix released last month, felt the programme itself did not live up to the hype, taking to X to express their disappointment.
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The five-part dark comedy series, released on the platform yesterday, follows sisters Devon (The White Lotus's Meghann Fahy) and Simone (House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock). Pictured: Meghann, right, with Simone, centre, and Glenn Howerton, left)
Devon is deeply unsettled to discover Simone's cultish devotion to her boss Michaela (Julianne Moore, pictured with Kevin Bacon, who plays her husband Peter) - and strives to get her out, all while battling her own demons too
The programme has strong elements of thriller and drama too
Simone's weird infatuation with her boss Michaela was palpable in the trailer when she accepted the chewing gum out of her mouth to chew herself.
And an intense moment towards the end of the preview shows her declaring she is the 'happiest I've ever been' - before breaking down in tears.
But the full series did not quite live up to fans' expectations, built up by how dramatic the trailer was.
One wrote on X: 'I'm watching Sirens on Netflix and this s*** is not as creepy as the trailer, I'm so disappointed.'
Another similarly commented: 'Netflix Sirens is such a letdown, I'm sorry.'
Someone else dubbed it 'too bizarre' and 'too bland': 'The juggling act between the sisters' conflict and the social commentary also felt uneven.
'I couldn't care less about any of these characters despite the story's obvious illustration of life's karmic behaviour.'
Another added: 'Watching Sirens and I am quite confused. And I just finished it. What even happened?'
Fans, initially enthralled by the trailer Netflix released last month, felt the programme itself did not live up to the hype, taking to X to express their disappointment
But others were impressed with the programme
But others were impressed with the programme, with one commenting: 'First episode of Sirens is really good! Fun, sexy and a little mysterious too, I'm intrigued!'
Another said: 'Sirens on Netflix is so good.'
Someone else, who said they binge watched the series, commented: '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 [the] trio.'
Molly Smith Metzler, the creator and executive producer of the series, who also masterminded 2021 Margaret Qualley TV show Maid, previously told Netflix's news site 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. 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.'
Creator Molly Smith Metzler said: 'This story has a lot of teeth. There are real moments of drama and it's going to make people uncomfortable'
She continued: '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'
Molly, whose 2011 play Elemeno Pea the show is based on, added Julianne was the 'dream' casting for her role Michaela: 'She does feel ethereal. She's from another kingdom. She is not a normie.'
The show's mixed reception follows the renewal of another programme on Netflix, which has also completely divided opinion.
Million Dollar Secret hit the streaming platform earlier this year and saw 12 strangers travel to a stunning mansion to battle it out for $1million.
Hosted by Guardians Of The Galaxy star Peter Serafinowic, only one of the contestants is given the cash and they have to keep it a secret from everyone else to go home with the huge prize.
Some fans compared the show to BBC hit The Traitors as soon as the original trailer was released.
It has now been confirmed Million Dollar Secret will get a second season, with an announcement from Netflix on X - but viewers are split over the decision.
One watcher described the programme as 'the most confusing game show I have ever watched'.
Others penned: 'The real secret is how this show got renewed.';
The show's mixed reception follows the renewal of another programme on Netflix (pictured), which has also completely divided opinion
Million Dollar Secret (pictured) hit the streaming platform earlier this year and saw 12 strangers travel to a stunning mansion to battle it out for $1million
Hosted by Guardians Of The Galaxy star Peter Serafinowic, only one contestant is given the cash and they have to keep it a secret from everyone else to go home with the prize
'Dunno if it makes sense.'; 'Didn’t work for me. Like they making the rules up as they went along.';
Some viewers, meanwhile, were thrilled about the return and seemed to have enjoyed the first season.
One fan commented: 'Yes! This show is actually amazing! Netflix, where do I apply for a role?'; 'Thank you. Series one was amazing.'
Sirens is available to stream on Netflix.
