Ever since we noticed the trailer, we knew that “Sirens” would be a must-watch on Netflix. And we had been proper.
After debuting on Might 22, the twisty darkish comedy starring Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon, Meaghann Fahy and “Home of the Dragon” alum Milly Alcock rapidly shot as much as No. 1 on Netflix’s most-watched listing, with 16.7 million views in its first 4 days. On condition that success, followers (together with us) are already questioning if “Sirens” season 2 is in the works for the present.
“Sirens” was initially meant as a restricted collection, however does creator Molly Smith Metzler consider that there’s extra story to inform for Devon, Simone, Michaela and the relaxation? The showrunner mentioned the way forward for the comedy collection in a current interview with Glamour journal.
When requested about a potential second season, Metzler mentioned: “I simply love this query as a result of to me, it implies that individuals love the characters, and that’s the final praise.”
“These characters are actual individuals to me. I wrote the play [that ‘Sirens’ is based on] 15 years in the past. I’ve been desirous about them this complete time. I might write them till the day I die. I’d by no means say by no means, however might I do them justice in one other season? I’d have to consider it.”
“The truth that so many individuals are asking is basically encouraging. Can we get [Netflix head] Ted Sarandos on the telephone?” she jokingly added. “However, I like that you simply really feel that manner. And thanks for feeling that manner. It means you let these characters into your coronary heart. That’s what I need everybody to do.”
Billed by the Netflix as an “incisive, attractive and darkly humorous exploration of ladies, energy, and sophistication” and teased with an intriguing trailer, “Sirens” facilities on Devon (Fahy), a involved older sister who suppose that her youthful sibling Simone (Alcock) has a creepy work relationship together with her new boss, the billionaire socialite Michaela Kell (Moore), with their connection bordering on cultish. Her worries explosively come to the forefront throughout a weekend at Michaela’s lavish seashore property.
The collection — which additionally options Glenn Howerton, Invoice Camp, Felix Solis, Lauren Weedman and Josh Segarra in the ensemble — has garnered a 76% approval score on Rotten Tomatoes, with Ben Travers at IndieWire praising the “high quality performances” of the three main girls however particularly singling out Moore for “discovering simply the proper pitch for Michaela — plausible and mystical, simple to stereotype but arduous to pin down.”
Tom’s Information will maintain you posted if “Sirens” does find yourself following that fab five-episode run with a second season on Netflix.
