Anxiety, deadpan humor and blinding shades of pink are the building blocks of "Sirens" (now streaming, ★★★½ out of four), the latest series from "Maid" creator Molly Smith Metzler, based on "Elemeno Pea,

The series has so much escapist potential in its initial episodes, poking at the absurdities of abundant wealth and ladling in so much silly foreboding, only to squander it because the series is unable to create anything resembling an emotional payoff.

Showrunner Molly Smith Metzler chats with THR about rethinking Greek mythology with the series starring Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock, and why she’s going to be on Reddit to read viewers’ thoughts.