Netflix's Sirens Ending Leaves Viewers Perplexed: Inconsistencies and Lack of Closure Result in Confusion
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**Sirens, the intriguing Netflix series with Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon, left me perplexed, and I bet I'm not the only one puzzled.
The narrative deftly led us to believe that Moore's Kiki was a manipulative power player who held her devoted assistant Simone (Milly Alcock) under her thumb. Simone's older sibling Devon (Meghann Fahy) accuses Kiki of running a hazardous cult and murdering Peter's first wife.
But as it turns out, Kiki's merciless husband Peter (Bacon) is the true villain. By the end of the series, we witness him casting Kiki aside in an appalling manner, favoring Simone.
The prenup he had Kiki sign was harsh, allowing Kiki to obtain only a portion of their marital assets if she could prove an affair. Kiki had evidence of Peter's infidelity in a photo of him kissing Simone, but then Peter's henchman, Jose, destroying the photo hidden away in Kiki's safe.
One might question, why did Kiki, a savvy lawyer, keep just one physical copy of the photograph instead of digital backup? It seems an odd move considering the potential value of the photograph. Couldn't she simply contact the photographer for a new copy?
However, the photo conundrum fades into insignificance in light of Peter introducing Simone as his new love interest in front of a room full of guests! Surely, such a public display would have sparked a response from Kiki's supporters?
Simone confidently shares her relationship with Peter, providing Kiki with tangible proof of his betrayal. It's hard to imagine any court in the world that wouldn't accept such blatant evidence of an affair, making Kiki eligible for a sizeable share of Peter's considerable fortune.
The series left me wondering if I missed something. Even with the nonsensical ending, I found the five-part series gripping. It masterfully made viewers believe Kiki was the puppet master, while Peter was the unfortunate husband struggling for access to his grandchild. At times, it seemed the series was evolving into a murder mystery, but instead, it delivered a scathing critique of an affluent man who believed he could control everything, only to find his arrogance proved costly.
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The character study of Peter as a siren skillfully luring his victims to his opulent seaside mansion is chilling. his irresistible charm leaves Simone desperate for a lavish lifestyle. Despite its unsatisfying ending, I found myself captivated by Sirens.
Could there be a second season?
Fingers crossed for a second season of Sirens, where we might witness Kiki plotting her revenge! Creator Molly Smith Metzler hinted at the possibility in interviews, suggesting that she'd be open to crafting more for these characters.
"These characters are real people to me, and I've been thinking about them for years," she told Glamour magazine. "I'd never say never. I'd have to consider if I could do them justice in another season."
Sirens is now streaming on Netflix. Check out our guide to the best shows on Netflix for more recommendations.
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- The gripping Netflix series Sirens, starring Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon, left viewers puzzled with its intriguing narrative and entertaining cast.
- The series masterfully deceived viewers into believing that Moore's character Kiki was a manipulative power player, but as it unfolds, it's revealed that her husband Peter (Bacon) is the true villain.
- If there's a second season of Sirens, we might witness Kiki plotting her revenge, as hinted by creator Molly Smith Metzler in interviews.
- The series is now available to watch on Netflix, and our guide to the best shows on Netflix offers more recommendations for entertainment.
- When it comes to the photo conundrum, one might question why Kiki, a savvy lawyer, kept just one physical copy instead of digital backup, but this seems to fade into insignificance in light of other plot developments.
- The character study of Peter as a siren skillfully luring his victims to his opulent seaside mansion and Simone's desire for a lavish lifestyle makes Sirens a captivating show worth watching for entertainment enthusiasts on Netflix.
