Our take
Sirens is a psychological drama that follows Devon (Fahy) as she retrieves her sister from the grasp of her cultish, billionaire boss, Michaela (Moore). The five-part series is addictive, not just because of the juicy drama and the dagger-sharp, class-conscious dialogue, but also because of its deep understanding of the contradictions of womanhood. The women are alternately jealous and empathetic, pained and ambitious. And they’re led by a trifecta of compelling performances: it’s a thrill to watch Fahy, Moore, and Alcock go at each other’s throats.
The story
Worried about her sister's too-close relationship with her billionaire boss, a scrappy everywoman seeks answers at a lavish seaside estate.
Elsewhere
"The show’s appeal lies in its complicated depiction of bickering and bruising sisters, with prickly performances from Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock giving the series an alluring and distinguishing jolt."
— Roxana Hadadi
"The top trio of stars all turn in fine performances, led by Moore finding just the right pitch for Michaela — believable and mystical, easy to stereotype yet hard to pin down."
— Ben Travers
Worried for her sister Simone’s (Milly Alcock) well-being, Devon (Meghann Fahy) decides to intervene between Simone and her billionaire boss, Michaela (Julianne Moore).
Alcock and Moore are reliably captivating, especially when they undergo their creepy morning routines. But Fahy has never been better. She steals the show.
To quote Charli XCX and Lorde in their critically acclaimed 2024 single, “Girl, so confusing!”
The details
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Who picked it
Renee Cuisia is the lead curator at A Good Movie to Watch. In her spare time, she likes to watch K-dramas and analyze them to death. She's also seen You've Got Mail one too many times but is still convinced it's one of the greatest films out there.
