Aahana Swrup
Season 1 of ‘Siren’ takes the central characters on a wild and often unexpected ride that leaves everyone in a much different place than the one where they started. Michaela, the previously invincible owner of Cliff House, loses all her power and allure with her marriage, headed toward an almost pre-destined fate of obscurity. Meanwhile, Simone, who initially worships the ground her boss walks on, ends up stealing her life to secure her own favorable future. Lastly, Devon, who came to the island with the idea of rescuing her sister, has to accept the fact that she’s free to make her own mistakes and no longer needs her older sister to look out for her. It’s a jarring new reality that still presents a conclusive end to the trio’s arc. Yet, with plenty of opportunities for loose ends to be picked up in the event of a renewal, fans are bound to grow intrigued about the status of a possible season 2.
Sirens’ Limited Series Tag Reduces the Chances of a Renewal
Off-the-bat, the chances of a possible season 2 for ‘Sirens’ remain low since it’s meant to be a Limited Series. The show is based on creator Molly Smith Metzler’s stage play from 2011 titled ‘Elemeno Pea.’ The source material in itself is a self-contained piece of media that hasn’t seen any continuation to its storyline in the past decade, save for this Netflix adaptation. Similarly, the show also arrives at a relatively definitive ending, slotting each character into the conclusions of their narrative. Even though some aspects of these endings may be unsatisfying or disheartening, they still work within the context of the show and its thematic purposes.
As such, there’s virtually no inescapable need for a future renewal. Furthermore, even though Metzler is known for multiple season shows, such as ‘Shameless’ and ‘Orange is the New Black,’ her most recent project, ‘Maid,’ also stuck to its mini-series format and had a one-season run. Therefore, it’s possible that ‘Sirens’ will follow a similar path and conclude its narrative on the natural end without vying for a possible continuation. This might be a point of frustration for fans of the show who enjoyed its particular brand of dark comedy and social commentary. Still, a definitive end will certainly add a particular weight to the bittersweet ending of season 1.
Sirens Has Plenty to Explore in the Event of a Season 2
While limited series like ‘Sirens’ tend to play by a one-season-only rule, there have been many exceptions to this over the years. Shows like ‘The White Lotus,’ which holds a thematic affinity to Michaela’s story, and ‘Fleabag,’ which was also based on a play, have both received multiple seasons despite their limited series tag. Additionally, ‘Big Little Lies’ and ’13 Reasons Why’ have also had a multiple-season run due to their massive critical acclaim and popularity with audiences. Consequently, if ‘Sirens’ ends up having a similar effect and influence, then a renewal wouldn’t be entirely out of the cards for the show.
In the event that it gets the push for a season 2, there are multiple avenues for the show to take. It can always adapt into an anthology series, akin to ‘The White Lotus’ or ‘Fargo,’ bringing a new story and new characters to the screen that retain a thematic connection to its predecessor. On the other hand, there’s still plenty left to explore about the existing characters. Simone’s newfound position as Mrs. Kell naturally makes for an intriguing follow-up that could be explored to emphasize the cyclic and replaceable nature of borrowed power in a woman’s life. Similarly, a continuation of Devon’s story about her shift from a perpetual caretaker to someone who prioritizes her own life can also be satisfying to see. Thus, there’s always a future for the show to expand into should it choose to shed its mini-series parameters.
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