SirensThe new Netflix mini -series with Julian Moore in the title role, almost immediately raises its uncomfortable premise. To lose a close relative from the influence of the charismatic and mysterious figure. But instead of becoming a drama or thriller to tell his story, the argument Molly Smith Metzler, he turns into a mocking satire. Thus, at the same time, the plot explores the plot in power relations, toxic connections between relatives and even fraternal rivalry with black humor. All, on a difficult weekend, which seems to be lengthening forever.
For this, the script follows complex and unpredictable Devitt (Megann Fahi). The latter, a woman who, in the middle of the worst moment of her life, is trying to meet her sister of the distance, Simon (Milly Alcok). But he soon discovers that in order to do this, he must go to Paradisiac – this is an island in New England, in which a young woman lives, as an assistant to the rich Mikael Kell (Julianna Moore). Just to find that Michaela has a strange effect on Simone, which worships a lot As well as non -traditional relationships.
So what seemed like a family reunion becomes a surgical dissection of injuries, manipulations and obsession with control. In addition, the appearance of Devon in the mansion of Kella launches a chain of revelations. So serious that it threatens the fractures carefully constructed the identities of all those present. So Sirens It moves during friction of appearance, awkward silence and fragility of conditional attachment. This, in the midst of a complex atmosphere, which gradually became claustrophobic.
Complex characters for a mysterious story
Devon from the first scenes fights chaos in his life. He leaves the prison, throws desperate messages to his sister and hesitates in destructive relations with his boss/ex -girlfriend. She is not a woman in a crisis: she is an embodied crisis. Resource that Sirens Use to deepen the huge gap that both sisters shares. Meanwhile, Simona lives between linen curtains and sculptural gardens, surrounded by people who He seems to live in a decadent aesthetic aesthetic luxurious.
But everything in his life is a bet on stage. The plot immediately shows that, in addition to the perfection and idyllic air of his work on the island, some uncomfortable secrets are hidden. Thus, history is focused in this double dimension about Simon. Although he shines like an assistant to Michaela, everything in him is a false or carefully built mask. His strength, his position, even his secret romance with a friend of the husband of Michaela (Glenn Hauerton), seems to be taken from the leadership of emotional evasion. So When Devon bursts into this beautiful world, the illusion begins to crumble.
If the above was not enough, the suspicion that Michaela leads the sect is becoming a rather real opportunity to bother Devon. In addition, for sure that no one in this story speaks of complete truth. The series makes it clear that drama does not need aliens or zombies. Enough with a broken family, a well -connected lies and the past that refuses to remain a secret. Sirens He is completely thrown into this uncomfortable space, where a personal and pathological hug.
Perverted and elegant conspiracy for fans of ordinary
Fascinating from Sirens This is not only a prerequisite loaded with chaos, but also how he plays with female stereotypes to make them out in parts. Metzler does not offer broken women for injury, but uses it as a shield, weapons and excuses for perverted behavior. Devon and Simon are not martyrs or heroines, much less passive victims. They are mistaken, manipulate, seduce, painfully. Devonian, With his explosive libido, he throws himself to the bed, as someone throws himself into the abyss.
Simone, on the other hand, turned femininity into armor, playing with her appearance until she became a sweet threat. Both are in war with their past and with themselves. And then Michaela appears, oracle Environmental With impeccable hairstyles. This is instead of being an atoning figure, it turns out As if you suffocate in their own uncertainty, like sisters who are trying to control.
The best thing is that the series never falls into the cartoon: even the most absurd moments are loaded with intention. The script manages to mix desire, resentment and almost poisonous black humor to portray the female psyche with intensity, which is uncomfortable honestlyThe field is a risky, but bold rate. And I know.
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