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Topics: Entertainment, Film and TV, Netflix, Social Media, Streaming
Poppy Bilderbeck
Topics: Entertainment, Film and TV, Netflix, Social Media, Streaming
Netflix's number one show this week may be classed as 'limited' but that hasn't stopped talk of a second season arising for 'one of the best series since a long time'.
Yes, it's really that good. Sirens has been out for a week and has already seen a whopping 16,700,000 views, as per Netflix's Tudum.
Created and executive produced by Molly Smith Metzler (Maid), the mini-series stars Julianne Moore (Still Alice), Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus) and Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon).
The story centers around Devon (Fahy) who tries to reconnect with her younger sister Simone (Alcock) but finds her sister's alluring boss Michaela (Moore) gets in her way. But will Devon be able to open Simone's eyes and pry her away from the luxurious life she's been enticed into?
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And as much as Michaela has enthralled Simone, Sirens has captured Netflix viewers' attention too, causing quite the stir online - with one social media user dubbing it a 'solid 10/10'.
Sirens has seen an outpouring of support online, one Twitter user stating: "Simoooone! Complete whiplash trying to process the last 15 mins of the final episode #SirensNetflix #Sirens."
Another added: "What #Sirens proves is that Meghann Fahy is one of the most VERSATILE actresses in the game. Her wit and charm can have you laughing one moment and then she can have you completely sobbing the next. She also is able to pull off grit with ease. Bright future ahead. #SirensNetflix."
A third wrote: "Sirens is one of the best series since a long time."
And a fourth resolved: "I honestly think it is a solid 10/10. Loved being scammed, I’ll be watching season 2 #SirensNetflix."
But can viewers remain hopeful for a second season despite Sirens being advertised as a 'limited series'?
Warning: Spoilers ahead
Sadly, at the time of writing, no second season has been confirmed - however, that doesn't mean there isn't hope, does it?
Creator Metzler also said in an interview with Glamour it's 'really encouraging' to see the support for the series and viewers' desires for a second season.
She noted she would have reservations about doing 'justice' to 'another season', however, ultimately saying: "Never say never [...] I'd have to think about it."
And some of the cast involved in the series are certainly hopeful too.
In an interview with Variety, Fahy spoke about where her character could go after the events of season one, reflecting on how much of a 'huge evolution' Devon undergoes and how she thinks she'd 'go back a really different person'.
"I do think that when she goes home, she won’t drink anymore. I don’t think she sees Ray [Josh Segarra] as Ray anymore," Fahy said. "I like to think that she gets herself together a bit, and leaves with more self-respect than she arrived with. Even though she stays and ultimately is stuck taking care of Dad, she’s actively made her choice now, and there is power in that for her."
The actor noted while the season 'ends in a very natural way,' she 'for one' would 'love to know what happens to Michaela' and 'where she goes'.
She resolved: "So I think it’s definitely within the realm of possibility. We didn’t talk about it on set, but I would love to do more."
And Fahy's words were very much echoed by Alcock too, who told Town and Country Simone's 'such a fascinating person' she'd 'love to explore a season two'.
So, Metzler, Netflix, how about it?
Sirens is available to stream on Netflix now.