Netflix’s May 2025 schedule treats us to two of its finest original shows: The Four Seasons, a sweet comedy that delves into the intricacies of close friendships, and Sirens, a black comedy drama that delves into power and control.
The Four Seasons: A Modern Take on Classic Friendship
Premiering on May 1, 2025, The Four Seasons is an eight-episode comedy series by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield. This remake of Alan Alda’s 1981 film reunites Fey with Steve Carell, who is joined by a cast of star-studded ensemble players such as Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Marco Calvani, and Erika Henningsen.
The Four Seasons revolves around three married couples—Kate and Jack, Nick and Anne, Danny and Claude—whose long-standing friendship is disrupted when one of the couples reveals that they are planning to get a divorce during a holiday visit. The show explores the dynamics of long-standing relationships, emphasizing how friendships can offer support and humor amid life’s challenges.
Filmed over the course of many different locations around New York, such as Mount Peter and Vassar College, the show costs $2–3 million per episode to produce. Alan Alda, Marissa Bregman, David Miner, Wigfield, Fisher, and Fey are listed as executive producers, with other production appearances also made by Fey, Fisher, Wigfield, David Miner, Eric Gurian, and Jeff Richmond.
Sirens: A Dark Comedy of Power and Obsession
Premiering on May 22, 2025, Sirens is a five-episode limited series from Molly Smith Metzler, creator of Maid. The series stars Julianne Moore as Michaela Kell, a charismatic do-gooder with a cult following; Meghann Fahy as Devon DeWitt, a woman concerned about her sister’s relationship with Michaela; and Milly Alcock as Simone DeWitt, the younger sister who is drawn into Michaela’s world. Kevin Bacon co-stars as Peter Kell, Michaela’s husband.
The series is set over the course of a weekend in Michaela’s opulent beach home, where Devon attempts to free Simone from Michaela’s manipulative grip. The series explores female power dynamics, class dynamics, and games of mind, all rendered in a darkly comedic style. Glenn Howerton, Felix Solis, and Bill Camp complete the supporting cast.
Sirens is produced by LuckyChap Entertainment, with executive producers Metzler herself, Tom Ackerley, Margot Robbie, and Dani Gorin. Nicole Kassell directs and executive produces the first two episodes. Sirens was based on Metzler’s play Elemeno Pea in 2011.
Conclusion
With The Four Seasons providing a humorous but poignant examination of long-standing friendships and Sirens offering a compelling examination of power and obsession, Netflix’s May 2025 offerings are sure to engage a wide range of viewers. Both series feature solid storytelling and outstanding performances, showing Netflix’s dedication to providing compelling original programming.
Written by : Pranjal Bapna
