About Siren

"Siren" is a thrilling supernatural drama series that premiered in 2018. The series was created by Emily Whitesell and produced by the Freeform network. It's set in the coastal town of Bristol Cove, which is known for its legends of once being home to mermaids. The folklore becomes all too real when a mysterious woman appears, challenging the town's roots and its very existence.

Making / Production

"Siren" was developed by Eric Wald and Dean White. The first season aired in 2018, and it ran successfully for three seasons. The arena of the supernatural, combined with human affairs, made it a unique proposition on television.

Actors

• Eline Powell - Playing the role of Ryn, Eline brought both the allure and danger of a mermaid to life effectively.
• Alex Roe - Presented the character of Ben Pownall, a marine biologist who gets drawn to Ryn.
• Fola Evans-Akingbola - Portrayed Maddie Bishop who is also a marine biologist and Ben’s partner.
• Ian Verdun - Played Xander McClure, a deep-sea fisherman on a quest to uncover the truth.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series creators imagined Bristol Cove originating from the real town, Bristol, Rhode Island.
• "Siren" showcases distinct mermaids, blending the allure and the monstrous unlike typical interpretations of mermaids.
• All the underwater scenes were filmed using a green screen.

Awards

Not Applicable.

Quotes

• "The ocean does not apologize for its depth and the mountains do not seek forgiveness for the space they take and so, neither shall I." - Ryn
• "Mermaids are warriors. One of the ocean's greatest predators, yet they exist in our popular culture as these beautiful mythical beasts." - Ben Pownall

Music, Soundtrack

• Siren's well-curated soundtrack, composed by Michael A. Levine, is a blend of haunting tunes that perfectly echo the mysterious theme of the series.
• Notable tracks include "Come As You Are" by Ruelle, "Exit Music" by Numeric Punk and "Survive" by Chelsea Wolfe.