Sirens, the new Netflix series from Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap production company, should be in the running for your luxurious, dishy summer watch. The series, starring The White Lotus‘s Meghann Fahy and Julianne Moore is set on a beachside hydrangea-covered estate, someplace like Martha’s Vineyard or Cape Cod. But, as it goes with many such dramas, not everything is as beautiful as it appears.
The story starts as Devon DeWitt (Fahy) learns that her younger sister Simone (Milly Alcock, of House of the Dragon) is living as the in-house assistant/best friend to the mysterious and glamorous Michaela Kell (Moore). Simone is overseeing preparations for Michaela as she hosts an annual summer gala to raise money for her bird sanctuary.
As the group is suddenly all thrown together during the party, tensions begin to rise and secrets are revealed. Everything happens under the watchful eye of an army’s worth of housekeepers, gardeners, cooks, and security-guards.
Other standout moments include: An enormous anchor sitting out in the front garden of the estate, a truly shocking number of Lily Pulitzer dresses, and a tragic looking fruit basket. The show appears to be full of marriage drama, sister drama, and—our favorite type—real-estate drama.
Below, you’ll find everything else we know about the series.
Milly Alcock and Julianne Moore.
When and where can I watch Sirens?
Sirens is out on Netflix on May 22nd. The first season will be five episodes, and they will all drop at once. A perfect Memorial Day Weekend binge.
Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon.
What are other shows like Sirens?
The most similar comp to Sirens is probably last summer’s juggernaut, The Perfect Couple (also featuring Fahy). It also shares some similarities with the rest of the Nicole Kidman television universe: Big Little Lies, The Undoing, and Nine Perfect Strangers.
If you’re more of a movie person, and looking for a bit of East Coast summer escapism, try The Nanny Diaries (2007) or The Women (2008).
Milly Alcock and Kevin Bacon.
Is it a show for design-lovers?
We can emphatically say that the set design on Sirens is enticing. From the massive house to the spooky bluff, to the expertly cultivated gardens. The house is full of cavernous hallways and expensive paintings.
Milly Alcock surveys the troops.
One last question—what’s the deal with the birds?
Funny you should ask. There are birds everywhere in this show. Now we just have to wait until May 22nd to figure out why.
Julianne Moore surrounded by bird feathers and nests.
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