The new Netflix miniseries Sirens is making headlines for its darkly comic tone and layered storytelling following its premiere on 22 May 2025. Reimagining the ancient myth of the Sirens through a modern feminist lens, the show shifts focus from the trope of women as dangerous seductresses to the inner motives of the ‘sirens’ themselves.
It is based on Greek mythology, where some mythological sirens are known for luring sailors and causing their doom with their irresistible voices. The show’s twisted ending leaves viewers wondering who the real sirens are, and whether their song is a warning, a weapon, or a cry for help.
The supernatural undertone deepens by the end of Sirens
In the new show, the mythical traits are metaphorically reworked through Simone and Devon, the sisters at the heart of the story, who are not literal sirens but serve as stand-ins. They are portrayed as charismatic, alluring, yet complex women navigating power dynamics in an elite, manipulative environment. The show attempts to shift the focus from men’s downfall and doom to women’s autonomy, identity, and agency within the world, which also makes the show worth watching.
It’s not about the damage the women cause—it’s about what they endure, and how they adapt, survive, and push back. We see the psychological toll of being objectified or underestimated. Michaela, a powerful, enigmatic socialite, represents both aspiration and danger. Her influence over Simone becomes a central tension.
The two sisters are pushed into the world of glamour, but they hide the manipulation and compromises they make. Michaela’s bond with Simone blurs professional, maternal, and romantic lines. Her grip over Simone is often obsessive, causing Simone to lose touch with her past, family, and even herself.
Devon’s arrival proves disruptive, as she is emotionally damaged and rougher around the edges. She believes in exposing hypocrisies and unraveling Michaela’s pristine world. As Devon gets closer to the truth, she becomes an accidental siren herself. This is where the supernatural undertones deepen.
What happens by the end of the Netflix show Sirens?
Ethan’s cliff jump, Raymond’s ocean walk, and Bruce’s strange memory of Michaela point to an unspoken ancestral or supernatural link—one that draws men to these women obsessively and self-destructively. Mr. Kell kissing Simone is the ultimate taboo. It also suggests that Simone’s siren power is stronger than Michaela’s expectations.
By the end, we learn that the women are not singing intentionally or to lure men—it’s a consequence of existing within a system that only acknowledges their value when tied to beauty or allure. What appears to be dangerous power is actually desperation masquerading as control.
Simone, who now steps into the limelight as Michaela’s charm fades, does so at the cost of her sister Devon. This suggests a deeply empathetic account of how the system pits women against each other, allowing them to grow only in proximity to male power.
This makes their bond the emotional core of the series—a sisterhood that is deep, painful, and ultimately torn apart by the very system that commodifies feminine identity. In the final scene, Simone emerges wearing the blue dress Michaela gave her, stepping into the role of the new Mrs. Kell.
Edited by Ritika Pal
