Sirens; Nine Perfect Strangers

“As an eat-the-rich satire Sirens doesn’t entirely work; neither does it fully pull off its attempts to grapple with family dynamics and generational trauma. But as a colourful, unpredictable slice of slightly bonkers summer escapism? Like the siren songs of Greek myth, it’s irresistibly alluring.”
Katie Rosseinsky, The Independent

“It’s a blackly comic affair, and while it’s nowhere near the level of Succession or the first two White Lotus series, it whips along with a healthy sense of the absurd.”
Anita Singh, The Telegraph

“If asked what Sirens s actually about, I would struggle to give a straightforward answer. At its best, it’s a tale of broken sisterhood and the mesmerising power that wealth can have over a person. But for the most part, Sirens is just another serving of Netflix slop, designed to watch while scrolling through your phone.”
Emily Baker, The i

“A plot unfurls that is wholly addictive, endlessly entertaining and utterly preposterous. But it is kept from spinning out of control (and from becoming mindless froth) by the sisters’ gradually revealed history and the deepening dynamics in their relationship, and their relationships with other characters.”
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian

“Perhaps as the relationships between the guests grow and past connections are revealed, coherence will improve and we will start to care. But in the absence of any satirical intent, it feels just too insubstantial to be worth eight hours of anyone’s time.”
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian

“The pacing, at times, can feel as glacial as the setting. Still, as Masha, Nicole Kidman skilfully navigates a fine line between predator and victim, a manipulator who is also vulnerable. Slightly in spite of myself, I’m hooked again.”
Ben Dowell, The Times