Premise:
“Siren” takes viewers to the coastal town of Bristol Cove, famous for its legend of once being home to mermaids. The quiet town is disrupted when a mysterious young woman, Ryn, arrives and wreaks havoc. Soon it is revealed that mermaids are not mere folklore but real, and they are back to reclaim their territory. The series combines elements of drama, fantasy, and mystery as it explores the dynamics between humans and mermaids.
Main Central Characters:
- Ryn (Eline Powell): A mermaid who comes ashore to find her sister and must adapt to human life.
- Ben Pownall (Alex Roe): A marine biologist who becomes entranced by Ryn and seeks to understand her species.
- Maddie Bishop (Fola Evans-Akingbola): A marine biologist and Ben’s girlfriend who becomes a key ally to Ryn.
Themes:
The show delves into themes of environmentalism, identity, and the coexistence of different species. It raises questions about human exploitation of natural resources and how that affects other beings sharing the earth. There are also themes of love, loyalty, and family that run throughout the series.
Critical Consensus and Rating: 3/5
The series received a rating of 3 out of 5 from critics. While praised for its original concept and the moral issues it raises, it was criticized for sometimes lacking depth in its storytelling and characters.
TV Parental Guidelines Rating:
“Siren” is rated TV-14 for its mature themes, mild sexual content, and some violence.
Broadcast Information:
The series originally aired on Freeform from 2018 to 2020.
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- “Shadowhunters“
- “The Originals“
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