‘Sirens’ Star Meghann Fahy Breaks Down the Show’s Shocking Ending, That ‘Powerful’ Last Scene With Julianne Moore and Her Hopes for a Season 2

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⚠️ CAUTION: This tale delves into crucial storylines of the current season of “Sirens,” which can be found on Netflix.

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Meghann Fahy is currently experiencing a remarkable run in her career, gracing popular shows such as “The White Lotus” and “The Perfect Couple,” and appearing in films like “Your Monster” and “Drop.” Her characters are often portrayed as impeccably styled, sophisticated women who conceal hidden secrets to maintain their polished images. However, Fahy gleams with enthusiasm when discussing her latest role on the series “Sirens” – a part that breaks from her usual mold.

She remarks, ‘Devon is one of the characters I’ve enjoyed playing most.’ There’s a sense of freedom in her character that stands out, as she unapologetically remains true to herself, regardless of her surroundings. She speaks her mind without consideration for others’ feelings, which is something quite different from how I usually behave.”

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“She declares, ‘Devon is among the characters I’ve played that I cherish the most.’ There’s a certain liberation in her character, as she fearlessly stays true to herself, no matter where she is. She expresses her thoughts openly, without considering others’ feelings, which is definitely not my usual approach.”

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Sirens,” written by Molly Smith Metzler, the creator of “Maids,” tells the tale of Devon, portrayed by Fahy, a hardworking woman looking after her ailing father Bruce (Bill Camp). When she travels to an enigmatic property in New England to challenge her sister Simone (Milly Alcock), who is employed as a personal assistant for the affluent socialite Michaela (Julianne Moore), Devon suspects that this woman could be a ruthless cult leader. As the fiery, boots-clad Devon faces off against the sophisticated, pastel world of Michaela’s residence, it ignites a clash of personalities.

At pivotal points throughout the series, Devon and Michaela frequently clash, as they both insist on being the one closest to Simone. They also debate whether Simone should return to Buffalo to assist with Bruce’s care. Impressed by her co-star’s kindness during these confrontations, Fahy was left astonished.

Julianne Moore is someone I’ve referred to in quite unusual ways during our show, and that was one of the most bizarre set experiences I’ve had,” she shares. “Just looking at her directly felt strange, but she exceeded all expectations. She’s incredibly down-to-earth, generous, and a true professional. I tried my best to mimic her approach.

Regardless of their private conversations throughout the series, one of the closing scenes depicts both women embarking on a quiet ferry journey, distancing themselves from the estate. In this moment, Peter (played by Kevin Bacon) suddenly ends things with Michaela and chooses Simone instead. As Devon and Michaela sail away dejectedly, there’s a sense of humility and understanding between them that was absent in their past encounters, making their interaction much more tender.

Fahy expresses that the scene deeply touched him. He appreciated it because it represented a moment where the two female characters admitted their mistakes towards each other and expressed goodwill for the other’s future path. This scene was particularly impactful for the show, as misunderstandings are a recurring theme, and witnessing these women acknowledge their errors held significant power.

The deep sadness shown by both characters upon parting with Simone underscores the strong bonds Alcock formed with his co-actors. Despite their contrasting personas – Devon being a boisterous, cynical woman who employs sex strategically, and Simone, a diligent, preppy character driven by her Type-A attitude – both characters were shaped by severe childhood traumas they endured together.

Fahy explains that they spent a lot of time together, and from the start it felt like a comfortable, sibling-like relationship. She admits to feeling quite protective towards her, much like Devon does on the show. During their shoot in New York, where Fahy resides, she eagerly awaited her arrival. She would take her sightseeing and teased that she was the older sister who enjoyed spending time with her while the other seemed busy with plans in Williamsburg.

The sibling-like relationship provided a versatile backdrop for expressing emotions, proving useful since the entire storyline remained enigmatic to the cast members during filming’s initial stages.

Fahy explains that what made the production intriguing was the fact that we started filming without knowing the final outcome. We didn’t know how it would end. We divided our shooting into three segments: We filmed the first two episodes simultaneously, the second two episodes together, and then the last episode independently. Three different directors were involved in this project, making the finale script an exciting revelation when we discovered, ‘This is what transpired!’

She expressed her astonishment upon learning that Simone ended up with Peter, but as she pondered it more, she found herself nodding in agreement, saying ‘You know what? This seems plausible to me.’ It struck her as sensible for Simone to think, ‘I’m not returning to Buffalo. I will do whatever is necessary to avoid that.’ Similarly, it felt authentic to her that Devon would return home. A poignant moment occurred when Devon said farewell after Simone had already departed, because in that moment, she was acknowledging the truth – that her sister didn’t want to return and wouldn’t, and she might not recognize her anymore after this point, and she was at peace with that reality.

She believes Devon will return as someone completely transformed,” she adds. “There’s such a noticeable change in her. I truly believe that once home, she’ll stop drinking. I don’t think she views Ray as just Ray anymore. Instead, I imagine she finds some inner strength and departs with more dignity than she had upon arrival. Although she ends up caring for Dad, she’s consciously chosen this path now, which gives her a sense of control and empowerment.

Despite the “Sirens” tale appearing fully developed and promoted as a limited series on Netflix, Fahy expresses her readiness to explore further stories within this same universe.

The story concludes in a way that feels organic, yet leaves me wondering about the future of the characters, particularly Michaela. I can’t help but speculate where her journey might lead. Given the opportunity, I firmly believe there could be more to explore. Although we didn’t discuss it during filming, I would certainly welcome the chance to delve deeper into this intriguing narrative.

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2025-05-23 02:17