Siren
Seen it?2018 | 3 seasons | 42 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 42 minutes, about 25 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The coastal town of Bristol Cove is known for its legend of once being home to mermaids. When the arrival of a mysterious girl proves this folklore all too true, the battle between man and sea takes a very vicious turn as these predatory beings return to reclaim their right to the ocean.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a wide audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 144K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.
Season 12018 · 10 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight- Season 22019 · 16 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
Season 32020 · 10 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Dean White, Eric Wald, Nick Copus
- Eline PowellRyn
- Alex RoeBen Pownall
- Fola Evans-AkingbolaMaddie Bishop
- Ian VerdunXander McClure
- Rena OwenHelen Hubbell