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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siren_(TV_series)

Siren (formerly known as The Deep) is an American television drama series about the coastal town of Bristol Cove, known for its legend of once being home to mermaids, is turned upside down when a mysterious young woman (Eline Powell) appears and begins wreaking havoc upon the small fishing town to look for her captured sister (Sibongile Mlambo) who was abducted at the hands of the local military. Marine biologists Ben (Alex Roe) and Maddie (Fola Evans-Akingbola) work together to find out who and what drove this primal hunter of the deep sea to land.

Cast and characters

Main

Alex Roe as Ben Pownall, a marine biologist who helps Ryn and is entranced by her melodiously irresistibly hypnotic siren song.

Eline Powell as Ryn Fisher, a strange young mermaid with a dark secret. She comes ashore in search of her sister who had been accidentally captured by fishermen of the North Star fishing vessel.

Ian Verdun as Xander McClure, a deep-sea fisherman who seeks to discover the truth about the existence of mermaids.

Fola Evans-Akingbola as Maddie Bishop, a marine biologist who is Ben's ex-girlfriend. She is descended from the ancient Haida people. Her step-father is the sheriff of Bristol Cove, her estranged mother is Susan. In season one finale she ended her relationship with Ben and remains as a good friend.

Sibongile Mlambo as Donna (season 1), a mystical and deceptively powerful mermaid who is Ryn's older sister.

Rena Owen as Helen Hawkins, an eccentric woman who seems to know much more about the merfolk than she claims.

Recurring

Chad Rook as Chris Mueller,[5] a fisherman who was taken to the military base after being injured by Donna.

Curtis Lum as Calvin, a fisherman who is also a friend and roommate of Xander.

Ron Yuan as Aldon Decker, an expert on mermaids that works for the military.

Gil Birmingham as Dale Bishop, the sheriff of the Bristol Cove Sheriff's Department and Maddie's stepfather.

Garcelle Beauvais as Susan Bishop (voiced Season 1, Season 2), [6] Maddie's estranged mother and Dale's ex-wife.

David Cubitt as Ted Pownall, Ben's father, head of the town's fishery industry.

Sarah-Jane Redmond as Elaine Pownall, Ben's mother, who became paralyzed after an accident.

Tammy Gillis as Marissa Staub, the deputy of the Bristol Cove Sheriff's Department.

Hannah Levien as Janine, Calvin's girlfriend who is a bartender at the Siren's Song.

Andrew Jenkins as Doug Pownall, Ben's older brother.

Anthony Harrison as Admiral Harrison, the head of the military base.

Aylya Marzolf as Katrina, a mermaid alpha leader who was defeated by Ryn. She is the most fierce and independent of the pack, displaying brute force against both humans and mermaids.

Sedale Threatt Jr. as Levi Fisher, a Merman warrior.

Guest

Brian Anthony Wilson as Sean McClure, Xander's father and captain of the fishing boat The North Star, who debuted in the show's premiere, Pilot, The Lure, and Dead In The Water.


How The Show Siren Paints Mermaids In A Completely New Way

When the majority of people in our society today think of mermaids, they think of beautiful, undersea creatures that are half fish, half human. They think of gentle and kind creatures who collect treasures, sing, dance, and swim around with their fishy friends. Sounds magical, right? Well, that is because that is the family friendly version that has been created and passed around for a few decades now. In facet, if you have tuned into the new series ‘Siren’, which airs on Freeform, you will see mermaids in a whole new light. The series helps to show these mythical creatures in a darker and more twisted form, and in this article, we are going to give you the inside scoop of why the Freeform network decided to take the series in this direction. Let’s get started.

1. True To Form

Believe it or not, mermaids and sirens actually take this darker form in their original stories and legends that have been passed around for hundreds of years. Forget the singing and happy-go-lucky mermaids that we have been so familiar with for decades now; Sirens are known to be more dangerous creatures, who use their power and mysteriousness to lure in humans. While siren legends from ancient times do tell stories of creatures who use their beautiful songs to entice other creatures, they are not for merriment and wonder like you would see in the days of Disney. Their legends often refer to mermaids who use their powers to shipwreck sailors along the sea, both to protect their waters and for other pleasures as well. Their powers also included the ability to create powerful storms, which in turn also helped them to get sailors out of their waters.

2. What The Show Itself Is About

If you are interested in tuning into the new series to see it for yourself, we’ll give you a bit of a rundown of what you can expect. ‘Siren’ centers around the coastal town of Bristol Cove, where it was once believed that mermaids resided. That is where we meet Ryn, who is a siren that has made her way on land and has enticed the likings of a marine biologist named Ben. We often see Ryn trying to learn the ways of humans in her new setting, and also working to find her sister who was captured by the military in the area. The series has many episodes that follow deeper and darker themes, such as global warming and other environmental issues that plague our world today.

3. Why Go Down This Storytelling Route?

You may be wondering why the execs for the series Siren decided to take this perspective when creating a show about mermaids, but it is pretty easy to spot. In our day in age, many viewers, especially younger audiences, are captivated by the darker versions of mythological stories that we have heard so many times before. Seeing these creatures take true form, while also telling a story that is filled with suspense and thrill, makes for excellent television. There has been some criticism regarding the series, as with many shows that are on the air; There are some that feel that the series overplays the drama a bit, and that it is a little too quirky of a show for audiences today. However, the series did get renewed for a second season, so the execs at FreeForm must be doing something right.

Whether you prefer the darker and more twisted version of mermaids (as originally told for many years), or the more happy go lucky, PG rated version of the creatures from your childhood, it is clear that Siren has made quite an impact on the legend itself for all of its viewers. With their creepier demeanor, and enticing powers, it is now question as to why it is fascinating to see these creatures cast in a new light. The show has seemed to be a bit of a hit or miss for audience members all across the globe, but seeing as it did get renewed for another season, it might just be hear to stay for quite some time. You can tune in to watch both seasons of Siren on Freeform, as well as read up on your Greek mythology on sirens themselves online.

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[Mike Cervello]

I really like this show. Looking forward to season three.