Netflix viewers shocked by 'mind-boggling' ending to new mini-series that felt 'lazy and illogical'
Topics: Netflix, Film and TV
Callum Jones
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Topics: Netflix, Film and TV
Netflix subscribers have been left stunned by a 'mind-boggling' ending to a series that recently dropped on the streaming platform.
The story follows Devon DeWitt (Meghann Fahy), a working-class woman recently released from jail, who travels to a luxurious coastal estate to reconnect with her estranged sister, Simone (Milly Alcock).
Simone has become the personal assistant to Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore), a charismatic and manipulative billionaire socialite.
The mini-series - which dropped on Netflix on May 22 - unfolds over Labor Day weekend as Devon attempts to pull Simone away from Michaela's influence in a truly unpredictable tale.
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The dark comedy has got everyone on the internet talking, particularly because of its divisive ending.
The likes of Kevin Bacon, Glenn Howerton, Felix Solis, Josh Segarra, and Bill Camp are also included within the stellar cast.
While fans have been impressed with the series - called Sirens - overall, it's the ending that has left many up in arms.
Taking to the Netflix Reddit forum, one user penned: "What the hell did I even watch? Is anyone else mind boggled like I am?
"The ending felt lazy and illogical. Such amazing casts, somewhat gripping to a certain extent but completely lost me in the end."
A second added: "Yes! The first half of the show feels completely different. It started out with this mysterious and cult-like vibe from the Cliff House with Kiki at the center and heavy insinuated that there was a supernatural element going on with a potential murder mystery. But it didn't go anywhere! It just ended up being some typical drama at the end."
While a third remarked: "Absolutely terrible! Worst thing I’ve seen in ages! What even was the twist of the ending. Rubbish."
However, others said they 'enjoyed the show'.
One Twitter user added: "So hooked on this show Sirens on Netflix, it kept me up late as the hook always makes you want to watch the next episode."
Ahead of the show's release, creator and executive producer Molly Smith Metzler told Netflix Tudum: "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."
Despite a rather mixed reaction, Sirens debuted to a score of 73 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.1 on IMDb.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian’s TV critic and expert, gave the show a perfect five stars, dubbing it ‘utterly addictive’ before saying: "This endlessly entertaining study in class and family is a witty, star-packed treat that zips through five tight episodes.
"Here’s hoping for a second season."
Sirens is available to stream on Netflix now.