{"id":137193,"date":"2025-05-24T02:56:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T02:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/sirens-creator-molly-smith-metzler-discusses-series-finale\/"},"modified":"2025-05-24T02:56:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T02:56:40","slug":"sirens-creator-molly-smith-metzler-discusses-series-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/sirens-creator-molly-smith-metzler-discusses-series-finale\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Sirens’ Creator Molly Smith Metzler Discusses Series Finale"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n SPOILER ALERT:<\/strong> This story contains spoilers from all five episodes of \u201cSirens,\u201d now streaming on Netflix.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n

\n Hey hey! Starch your pastels and delete all your incriminating texts \u2014 Molly Smith Metzler\u2018s new black comedy series \u201cSirens\u201d is now streaming on Netflix. Adapted from Metzler\u2019s 2011 play \u201cElemeno Pea,\u201d the series follows Devon (Meghann Fahy), a prickly, blue-collar New Yorker who visits her sister Simone (Milly Alcock) at the ritzy Nantucket-ish estate owned by Simone\u2019s glamorous boss, Michaela (Julianne Moore).\n<\/p>\n

\n Though Devon visits Michaela\u2019s island, intent on chewing Simone out for leaving her alone to take care of their aging father, Bruce (Bill Camp), Devon quickly becomes suspicious of the strange, cult-like behavior at her sister\u2019s new job.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u00a0Uncovering Dark Secrets\u00a0
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\n While ducking the prying eyes of Michaela\u2019s all-seeing house manager, Jose (Felix Solis), Devon works to uncover the truth about what\u2019s going on at Cliff House and why Simone (who gets the special privilege of calling Michaela \u201cKiki\u201d) is so attached to her mysterious boss. Over the course of one candy-colored weekend, Devon discovers a sordid affair buried in Michaela and her husband Peter (Kevin Bacon)\u2019s mysterious past and races to free her sister from their clutches before she is brainwashed into the coastal elite for good.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u00a0The Meaning of the Ending\u00a0
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\n Ahead of the series\u2019 Netflix debut, Variety<\/em> spoke to \u201cSirens\u201d creator Metzler about the murky lines between hero and villain, the double meaning in the show\u2019s title, and why ultra-rich New Englanders are so obsessed with Lilly Pulitzer.\n<\/p>\n

\n At the end of the series, Simone has replaced Michaela at the top of the food chain, in a cycle reminiscent of how Michaela ended up with Peter in the first place. Metzler explains, \u201cPart of it is intentional \u2014 this is an adaptation inspired by the sirens of Greek mythology, a tale as old as time. We open the show with a shot of Julie on the cliff and close it with Simone in the same place. This suggests that the story will continue endlessly.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n \u00a0Kevin Bacon\u2019s Unique Role\u00a0
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\n Casting Kevin was remarkably smooth. Metzler has stated, \u201cWe thought, \u2018Who would be amazing as Peter? Kevin. Do you think he\u2019d do it?\u2019 And he said yes!\u201d This illustrates how integral Bacon is to the narrative, offering a grounded presence while representing substantial power.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u201cPeter isn\u2019t in the play,\u201d Metzler reveals. \u201cI was creating this role for the first time with Kevin, which was really exciting.\u201d As she describes Bacon off-screen, he exhibits warmth and humility, countering the stark power his character wields in the series.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u00a0Simone: Hero or Villain?\u00a0
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\n The convoluted nature of Simone\u2019s character evokes a compelling question: Is she a hero, a villain, or both? Metzler mentions, \u201cThat\u2019s the question I\u2019m interested in: How are they heroes and villains of their own stories?\u201d This layered perspective fosters a rich discussion about morality and self-perception throughout the series.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u00a0Adapting the Stage to Screen\u00a0
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\n Transitioning from the stage to screen, Metzler describes the transformation quite vividly: \u201cThe play is a five-character, 90-minute piece, all within one room. The vibrancy of this world\u2014the cliff, the island, all those visual elements\u2014was extraordinary to bring to life.\u201d The expanded storyline introduces more characters and broader settings, enhancing emotional depth.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u00a0Cultural Significance of Clothing\u00a0
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\n \u201cSirens\u201d features a noticeable aesthetic spotlighting Lilly Pulitzer attire, which evokes the high-society ambiance of Nantucket. Metzler shares her personal experiences in the region: \u201cI spent a summer in Martha\u2019s Vineyard, and I\u2019ve noticed how ingrained Lilly Pulitzer is in the culture there.\u201d This attention to detail allows for an authentic representation of the coastal elite lifestyle.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u00a0Exploring Family Dynamics\u00a0
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\n The plot thickens around the tension between Devon and Simone, particularly regarding their aging father. Metzler notes this storyline reflects modern issues concerning caregiving amidst economic disparity: \u201cA lot of people are in a position like Devon: You have aging parents, and suddenly it\u2019s your new job, without financial resources.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n \u00a0Double Meanings and Symbolism\u00a0
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\n The title \u201cSirens\u201d has a double meaning, referring to both the sisters\u2019 code for help and the mythological connotations that echo throughout the series. Metzler astutely links these elements together: \u201cIt just coalesced and landed in my lap.\u201d The multifaceted title enriches the narrative, layering it with deeper philosophical inquiries.\n<\/p>\n

\n Overall, \u201cSirens\u201d presents a riveting exploration of societal layers, personal relationships, and the perennial struggle between good and evil. As viewers delve into the complexities of its characters, they are afforded the opportunity to reflect on their own definitions of heroism and villainy\u2014all while being entertained by a stylish and humorous narrative.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from all five episodes of \u201cSirens,\u201d now streaming on Netflix. Hey hey! Starch your pastels and delete all your incriminating texts \u2014 Molly Smith Metzler\u2018s new black comedy series \u201cSirens\u201d is now streaming on Netflix. Adapted from Metzler\u2019s 2011 play \u201cElemeno Pea,\u201d the series follows Devon (Meghann Fahy), a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":110274,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[23146,7911,852,35907,24313,2157,14347,16881],"class_list":["post-137193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mazagine","tag-creator","tag-discusses","tag-finale","tag-metzler","tag-molly","tag-series","tag-sirens","tag-smith"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=137193"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137193\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/110274"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=137193"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=137193"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=137193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}