You’ll want to watch Netflix’s addictive new cult dramedy Sirens in one sitting.

If you've been waiting for a show that combines beautiful, rich people doing bizarre things with a touch of a cult-like drama, Netflix's newest limited series will absolutely have you cancelling all your weekend plans.

Sirens is the kind of show that hooks you from the first episode and refuses to release you until you've watched all five episodes in one sitting, wine glass in hand, texting your sister frantically about THAT scene (if you know, you know).

What's it all about, then? Set over one explosive Labour Day weekend at a lavish beach estate, Sirens follows Devon (Meghann Fahy), a woman who becomes increasingly concerned about her younger sister Simone's (Milly Alcock) alarmingly close relationship with her boss, the enigmatic socialite Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore).

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Devon arrives at Michaela's island paradise believing she's staging a necessary intervention. Michaela's cult-like world of luxury has become like a drug to Simone, but Devon has no idea what a formidable opponent she's about to face in Michaela, who reigns supreme on the island and in Simone's heart.

Kevin Bacon rounds out the main cast as Peter Kell, Michaela's billionaire husband, who is equal parts silly and too serious.

What a delightful experience this show turned out to be. Above all, the sister relationship at the heart of this show is its beating pulse. As someone with a sister, the dynamics of being the older versus younger sibling felt painfully accurate. Devon's protective nature clashing with Simone's desire for independence created a tension so real I found myself wincing in recognition.

What I absolutely adored was how the show cleverly sets itself up as a cult unveiling drama. The entire time, we're led to believe there's something sinister happening behind the scenes with Michaela — some dark ritual or manipulation that explains her hold over Simone.

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There's also a storyline about the sister's family dynamic with their father being diagnosed with early-onset dementia and Devon grappling with taking care of both him and wanting to reconnect with her sister provides emotional weight that grounds this otherwise glossy drama. There's a scene where Devon's dad has a moment of clarity and urges her to live her life and not let his illness stop her from pursuing what she wants.

It's such a grounded, emotional scene within the whirlwind of the series, and it perfectly captures the painful truth about familial sacrifice that echoes throughout Devon and Simone's complicated sisterhood.

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And the acting? SUPERB doesn't even cover it. Julianne Moore is mesmerising as Michaela, bringing a perfect blend of charm and menace that keeps you guessing about her true motives. Milly Alcock continues to prove she's one of the most compelling young actors working today, and Meghann Fahy brings the same nuanced performance that made her a standout in The White Lotus.

The women absolutely carried this show. Every scene featuring any combination of these three actresses crackles with tension and subtext. ICONS. All of them.

Now, though I loved the show, that's not to say it isn't without its faults.

The show sets up so many intriguing threads, but doesn't quite manage to tie them all together by the finale.

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Worth the watch? Despite these quibbles, Sirens is absolutely worth your time. It's a gorgeous, tense exploration of sisterhood, wealth, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what we deserve. Sirens premiered on Netflix on May 22.

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