This new TV show features a bisexual, polyamorous mermaid and people are here for it

"The Little Mermaid who? Ariel is SHAKING!"

Siren

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A new supernatural TV series features a bisexual, polyamorous mermaid - and people are pretty excited about it.

Produced by Freeform, Siren follows the story of Ryn, played by Eline Powell, a dangerous and alluring mermaid who mysteriously appears in a small fishing village and starts making her mark.
In the extended trailer for the series, Ryn can be seen kissing marine biologist Maddie Bishop, played by Fola Evans-Akingbola, despite already being in a relationship with fellow marine biologist Ben Pownall, played by Alex Roe.

Oh, and she also casually throws a man through an open car window after he attempts to sexually assault her.
The series premiered this week with a two-hour special, and has become Freeform's most-watched premiere in two years.

Here's to diverse TV characters making a splash!

You can watch the trailer for Siren below:

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By Samuel Leighton-Dore



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