Netflix Releases New Sirens Series Starring Julianne Moore

Netflix's new five-episode series Sirens, inspired by Greek mythology, explores themes of power, privilege, and complex family dynamics through the story of billionaire socialite Michaela Kell and her assistant Simone, whose estranged sister Devon arrives to intervene. The show reinterprets the sirens' myth, presenting their song as a symbol of pain and loneliness rather than mere temptation, with Michaela, Simone, and Devon all grappling with loss and complicated relationships. Set on a remote island resembling Hades’ mythical realm, the series draws visual and narrative parallels to Persephone and Hades, with Michaela’s care for endangered birds symbolizing her attempt to fill emotional voids. Meghann Fahy’s portrayal of Devon captures a woman desperate to rescue her sister from Michaela’s cult-like influence, while Milly Alcock’s Simone struggles between her working-class roots and her new life of luxury, and Julianne Moore’s Michaela embodies a polished yet menacing figure. Critics note the show’s tonal shifts between dark psychological drama and satire of wealth, with some uneven comedic elements but strong performances and a visually striking, tension-filled atmosphere. Overall, Sirens offers a layered, character-driven exploration of class, trauma, and control beneath a veneer of glamour.