Story: Sirens centers on two estranged sisters — Devon (Meghann Fahy), a recovering alcoholic striving to regain control of her life, and Simone (Milly Alcock), who has suppressed her trauma through loyalty to her enigmatic employer. When Devon unexpectedly arrives at the opulent estate where Simone serves as a personal assistant to the eccentric millionaire Michaela “Kiki” Kell (Julianne Moore), hidden truths begin to surface — and the delicate balance between power and protection starts to unravel.
Review: Sirens is a refreshing addition to the increasing trend of dark comedies featuring complex, chaotic female characters. Creator Molly Smith Metzler establishes the atmosphere with incisive dialogue and brisk pacing, crafting a haunting yet captivating world where sisterhood, secrets, and social status intersect.
Meghann Fahy infuses Devon with vitality — a chaotic figure, yet one you find yourself rooting for. Her frustrated efforts at sobriety clash with familial burdens, particularly concerning their father’s dementia and Simone’s emotional detachment. Milly Alcock is equally captivating as Simone, caught between her desire for belonging and her boss’s manipulative influence. Enter Julianne Moore as Kiki — a character that is both unhinged and magnetic. It’s a role uniquely suited to her, and it is deliciously eccentric.
The dark humor resonates exceptionally well, providing the show with its edge even during emotionally charged scenes. The underlying tension between Kiki and Simone is both amusing and unsettling — their distorted, interdependent power dynamic stands out as one of the show’s key strengths, reminiscent of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ infused with a hint of ‘The White Lotus’ absurdity and subtle menace.
Kevin Bacon makes a later appearance as Kiki’s billionaire husband Peter — suave, secretive, and strangely calm — yet the women remain the undeniable focal point. Each episode escalates tension without dragging, rewarding attentive viewers with unexpected twists and gradually revealed secrets that maintain the momentum.
It’s a twisted ride that blends suspense, satire, and sisterhood — and if this was a test of how far secrets can stretch, consider us hooked. Season two? Bring it on.