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"Sirens" is the latest of many TV pleasures that sell inhumane behavior as the inevitable spoils of the 1%

And only FOUR of them star Nicole Kidman.

“In Greek mythology, the sirens are only described by the sailors. We don’t ever know the sirens’ point of view."

Like other quirky TV shows that explore coercively controlling groups, Sirens leans into the “wackiness” of cult life. Set on a remote island, an affluent community exists under extravagant rule of Michaela Kell aka Kiki (Julianne Moore). Her devoted followers – many of whom are employed by her – are…