Netflix’s Sirens dropped on May 22, 2025, and it’s the kind of show you’ll want to binge in one sitting. Cooked up by Molly Smith Metzler, the mastermind behind Maid, this eight-episode dark comedy takes her 2017 play S**t and turns it into a juicy, relatable story about class, privilege, and the wild, messy world of women’s friendships. Chatting with The Wrap, Metzler spilled all about how her own life fueled Sirens, morphing a gritty stage show into a Netflix hit that’s equal parts funny and gut-punching.
The show follows three women whose lives get tangled up in a swanky Cape Cod mansion. Devon, played by Meghann Fahy, is a tough-as-nails single mom scraping by. Simone, brought to life by Julianne Moore, is a glamorous socialite with a knack for hiding her cracks. And then there’s Michaela, Simone’s sneaky assistant, played by Milly Alcock, who keeps everyone on their toes. It’s a rollercoaster of ambition, backstabbing, and those rare moments where they actually get each other. Metzler’s inspiration came from her teenage years cleaning houses for rich folks on Cape Cod. “I was just blown away by their world,” she told The Wrap. “The wealth, the ease—it was like they lived on a different planet.”
Her play S**t first hit the stage at the New York International Fringe Festival, where it won fans for its raw take on class and power. It was a tight, 90-minute punch, all sharp edges and big emotions. For Sirens, Metzler went bigger, giving these women room to shine—or crash and burn. “The play was intense, like a pressure cooker,” she said. “The series lets you hang out with them, see their flaws, and get why they do what they do.” That’s where her magic kicks in—blending laugh-out-loud moments with the kind of raw feelings that hit you right in the chest.
Casting was a total home run. Metzler knew Moore was the one for Simone. “Julianne’s got this vibe—she’s dazzling but so real you feel her pain,” she said. Fahy, who stole hearts in The White Lotus, makes Devon’s hustle feel like it’s your own. And Alcock, straight off House of the Dragon, brings a sly, can’t-look-away energy to Michaela. Their chemistry is off the charts, and the mansion—fancy but kind of suffocating—feels like it’s in on the drama. “We wanted the house to feel like a trap, even if it’s gorgeous,” Metzler said.
Sirens digs into how women handle power when class splits them apart. Devon’s all grit, fighting for every inch, while Simone’s got that polished charm that hides a mess of insecurities. Michaela? She’s the wildcard, stirring up trouble with a smile. Metzler says the show’s a mirror to today’s world, where the rich-poor divide feels massive. “Privilege looks perfect, but it’s got its own baggage,” she said. Growing up working-class on Cape Cod, Metzler felt like an outsider cleaning up after the elite, and that’s Devon’s heart and soul. But she gets Simone, too. “Nobody’s life is as easy as it looks,” she said, and that’s what makes these characters stick with you.
Netflix’s limited series setup was a dream for Metzler. “Eight episodes, one tight story—no filler,” she said. “Netflix let us go all out and keep it real.” The show’s themes—class struggles, the push-pull of female friendships—feel like they could spark convos anywhere. “This isn’t just an American thing,” she said. “It’s about power and connection, and that’s universal.”
The set was a total love fest, with the cast and crew pouring everything into making Sirens feel alive. “Everyone was so in it,” Metzler said. From the mansion’s glitzy but heavy vibe to the smallest character details, it all clicks. The house, with its shiny surfaces and subtle claustrophobia, practically tells its own story.
With Sirens out there, Metzler’s already dreaming up her next project—something else about messy, awesome women, no doubt. For now, she’s pumped for fans to dive in. “I hope people see themselves in Devon’s fight, Simone’s mask, or Michaela’s hustle,” she said. With a killer cast, whip-smart writing, and themes that hit you where you live, Sirens is a must-watch in Netflix’s 2025 lineup. It’s Metzler doing what she does best: telling stories about women that are real, raw, and so darn addictive you’ll be begging for more. Whether it’s the laughs, the drama, or the truth of it all, Sirens is the kind of show that sticks with you long after the credits roll.
Source: The Wrap