The call of 'Sirens'

After wrapping up "The Pitt," I needed to get distracted by something less intense. I opted for Netflix's "Sirens" starring the magnificently talented Julianne Moore and standouts from "The White Lotus" and "House of the Dragon," Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock.

Meghann Fahy is Devon DeWitt in ‘Sirens.’ NETFLIX PHOTO

In the first episode, a woman named Devon (Fahy) makes a 17-hour bus-boat-trek journey from Buffalo, New York to the luxurious beachside estate where her sister Simone currently lives and works.

Devon is dressed like she came from a grunge gig in the '90s — tiny black dress, black jacket tied around her tiny waist and combat boots. She also happens to be lugging a huge fruit bouquet. It was sent by her sister upon hearing the news of a turn in their father, Bruce's, health.

She does not want that fruit bouquet. What she wants is for her sister to play a bigger role in the care of Bruce who has dementia. She meets Simone's employer, the ethereal and enigmatic Michaela Kells — devoted to perfect outfits, hosting events and saving raptors (the birds, not the dinosaurs). Michaela, a former lawyer, also happens to be the second wife of billionaire Peter Kells (Kevin Bacon).

Devon harbors suspicions around Michaela — that she's got a cult going in her beach town and that Simone is helplessly in her thrall. Not only that, she's convinced Michaela had something sinister to do with the disappearance of Peter's first wife.

"Sirens" has some comedic and silly moments but as the story of the sisters unravels, it treads ever so lightly into family drama territory. The past trauma and circumstances that define the lives of Devon and Simone is unearthed and it helps us understand the choices these sisters have made to just cope, heal or put it all behind them.

The story also shows how caregivers are suddenly thrust into their roles whether they're prepared to take it or not, whether the relationship with the person they're caring for is healthy or dysfunctional. It also reminds us, caregivers often give up any notions of living in a dream city, taking on that dream job or even finding romance.

There's also a little riff I found interesting in "Sirens:" how women are quickly blamed for a man's actions. In different ways throughout the series, accusations and blame are hurled at Michaela, Simone and Devon. When really, the ones who stepped on the gas in these situations are the men.

Upon closer inspection, all these broken women are trying to do is keep their heads above water as they're left holding the ball in sticky situations often not entirely of their doing.

As you're watching Milly Alcock, you're not only seeing young Rhaenyra Targaryen, you're looking at DC's new Supergirl. You'll see her in "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" which is scheduled for release next year.

All five episodes of "Sirens" are out on Netflix.