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* Morgana Alba, a [[mermaid]] performer and founder of Circus Siren Pod
* Morgana Alba, a [[mermaid]] performer and founder of Circus Siren Pod
* Mermaid Sparkles, an aspiring mermaid living in [[Little Rock]], [[Arkansas]]
* Mermaid Sparkles, an aspiring mermaid living in [[Little Rock]], [[Arkansas]]
* [[Eric Ducharme]], "The Mertailor," former [[Weeki Wachee Springs | Weeki Wachee]] merman and a maker of mermaid tails
* [[Eric Ducharme]], "The Mertailor," maker of mer-tails and owner of Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter
* Chè Monique, a [[Body positivity | body-positive]] mermaid and founder of the Society of Fat Mermaids
* Chè Monique, a mermaid who advocates for [[body positivity]] and founded the Society of Fat Mermaids
* Tristan the Red River Merman, a recovering addict and aspiring merman
* Tristan the Red River Merman, a recovering addict and aspiring merman
* [[The Blixunami]], a [[gay]], [[Non-binary gender | non-binary]] merperson and musician
* [[The Blixunami]], a [[Non-binary gender | non-binary]] merperson and musician
* Barbara Wynns, former Weeki Wachee mermaid and mermaid trainer at Mertailor
* Barbara Wynns, a former [[Weeki Wachee Springs | Weeki Wachee]] mermaid
* Mermaid Kariel, a mermaid performer and maker of mer-tails
* Arlene Brooks, former Weeki Wachee mermaid
* [[Hannah Mermaid]]
* Crystal Robson, former Weeki Wachee mermaid
* Ruth Greenings, former Weeki Wachee mermaid
* Jo McCoy, former Weeki Wachee mermaid
* Tara Spaid, former Weeki Wachee mermaid
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|ShortSummary = Performing as a merperson is expensive, physically demanding, and few make a living by "mermaiding." The history of the mermaid shows at Weeki Wachee Springs, [[Florida]] is touched upon, and former Weeki Wachee mermaids recall their experiences. The Circus Siren Pod, "an elite mermaid performance troop," holds auditions. Tail-maker Eric "The Mertailor" Ducharme plans to open his own live mermaid show and [[aquarium]]. Performers Mermaid Sparkles, Chè Monique, and Tristan The Red River Merman audition for Ducharme’s show.
|ShortSummary = Performing as a merperson is physically demanding, expensive, and few make a living by "mermaiding." The history of the mermaid shows at Weeki Wachee Springs, [[Florida]] is touched upon, and former Weeki Wachee mermaids recall their experiences. Mermaid Sparkles faces career challenges due to her living in Arkansas. The Circus Siren Pod, "an elite mermaid performance troop," holds auditions. Founder Morgana Alba's safety motto is "No dead mermaids." Eric "The Mertailor" Ducharme plans to open his own live mermaid show and aquarium. Sparkles, Chè Monique, and Tristan the Red River Merman audition for Eric’s show.
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|ShortSummary = Sparkles doesn’t get hired by Mertailer’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter. Tristan is offered a position, but must work his way up before performing. The Blixunami lives life unapologetically after having grown up in a repressive, religious environment. The Circus Siren Pod's mermaids recall being [[Sexual harassment | sexually harassed]] by mainly male audience members. The Mertailer Aquarium opens to audiences. At MerMagic Con, Sparkles performs and impresses The CSP's founder, Morgana Alba. She is asked to be a guest performer with the CSP in [[Las Vegas]].
|ShortSummary = Sparkles doesn’t get hired by Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter. Tristan is offered a position, but must work his way up before performing. The Blixunami lives life unapologetically after having grown up in a very religious household. The Circus Siren Pod's mermaids perform at a [[renaissance fair]], and later talk about being [[Sexual harassment | sexually harassed]] by mainly adult, male audience members. The Mertailor Aquarium opens to audiences. Veteran mermaid Barbara Wynns coaches Tristan. At MerMagic Con, Sparkles performs and impresses Morgana. She is asked to be a guest performer with the Pod in [[Las Vegas]].
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|ShortSummary = The Circus Siren Pod arrives in Las Vegas to perform. The King and Queen of the Seas competition on the [[Virgin Voyages]] Mermaiden [[cruise ship]] is announced. Tristan relapses on drugs, but regains sobriety with support from his mer-circle. Blix is forced to [[Couch surfing | couch surf]], and eventually travels to the Afro Mermaid Summit. Eric holds a Halloween show at the Mertailor Aquarium. Chè commissions a custom, [[Plus-size clothing | plus-size]] silicone tail. She is also invited to be a judge at the Mermaiden competition. Sparkles overcomes her nervousness to swim in a cold-water tank with the Pod. However, she begins showing signs of [[hypothermia]].
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|ShortSummary = Sparkles becomes hypothermic, but quickly recovers once treated. A group of older Weeki Wachee mermaids want to reunite for the 75th Anniversary of Weeki Wachee Springs. When the gathering is postponed for no clear reason, they hold the reunion at the Mertailor Aquarium instead. In [[Miami]], the Mermaiden cruise ship competition begins. Sparkles, Blix, and Chè are all there. In the pageant, the merpeople show off their skills. Sparkles doesn’t advance, but Blix and Sparkles' best friend, Pixi, make into the top 12. The winner is decided with an underwater photoshoot. Mermaid Luna of Florida wins Queen of the Seas, while Merman Andy of California wins King of the Seas and the grand prize. Blix receives a congeniality award. Sparkles joins the Circus Siren Pod. Eric ruminates on how the myth of mermaids is important for people’s sense of wonder.
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==Reception==
==Reception==
''MerPeople'' has recieved mostly positive reviews from critics. As of June 2023, has a 100% fresh rating on a [[Rotten Tomatoes]]. On [[Metacritic]] it holds a score of 68 o with "generally favorable reviews."
''MerPeople'' has recieved mostly positive reviews from critics. As of June 2023, has a 100% fresh rating on a [[Rotten Tomatoes]]. On [[Metacritic]] it holds a score of 68 with "generally favorable reviews."


Joel Keller of ''[[New_York_Post#Decider | Decider]]'' recommended streaming the miniseries, noting that the show had "magic and whimsy" with "doses of reality."
Joel Keller of ''[[New_York_Post#Decider | Decider]]'' recommended streaming the miniseries, noting that the show had "magic and whimsy" with "doses of reality."
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[[Category:2020s American drama television series]]
[[Category:Films about mermaids]]
[[Category:Netflix original documentary television series]]
[[Category:American documentary television series]]
[[Category:2020s American documentary television series]]
[[Category:2023 American television series debuts]]
[[Category:2023 American television series debuts]]

Revision as of 08:50, 18 June 2023

MerPeople
Directed byCynthia Wade
Starring
Opening theme"Black Sea" by Natasha Blume
ComposerAdam Crystal
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
  • Michael Williams
  • Joel Chiodi
  • David Collins
  • Rob Eric
  • Andréanna Seymore
  • Roland Ballester
  • Cynthia Wade
ProducerAngela Almeida
CinematographyBoaz Freund
Editors
  • Gary Pollack
  • Eric Daniel Matzgar
  • Sasha Friedlander
  • Sinéad Kinnane
  • Sloane Klevin
Running time41–48 minutes
Production companies
  • Scout Productions
  • Netflix
Original release
ReleaseMay 23, 2023 (2023-05-23)[1]

MerPeople is a documentary miniseries that premiered May 23, 2023, on Netflix.[1] It explores the performing art of "mermaiding" through several performers' experiences.

Cast

  • Morgana Alba, a mermaid performer and founder of Circus Siren Pod
  • Mermaid Sparkles, an aspiring mermaid living in Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Eric Ducharme, "The Mertailor," maker of mer-tails and owner of Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter
  • Chè Monique, a mermaid who advocates for body positivity and founded the Society of Fat Mermaids
  • Tristan the Red River Merman, a recovering addict and aspiring merman
  • The Blixunami, a non-binary merperson and musician
  • Barbara Wynns, a former Weeki Wachee mermaid
  • Mermaid Kariel, a mermaid performer and maker of mer-tails
  • Hannah Mermaid

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byOriginal air date
1"No Dead Mermaids"Cynthia WadeMay 23, 2023 (2023-05-23)
Performing as a merperson is physically demanding, expensive, and few make a living by "mermaiding." The history of the mermaid shows at Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida is touched upon, and former Weeki Wachee mermaids recall their experiences. Mermaid Sparkles faces career challenges due to her living in Arkansas. The Circus Siren Pod, "an elite mermaid performance troop," holds auditions. Founder Morgana Alba's safety motto is "No dead mermaids." Eric "The Mertailor" Ducharme plans to open his own live mermaid show and aquarium. Sparkles, Chè Monique, and Tristan the Red River Merman audition for Eric’s show.
2"Pick Your Tail, Sweetie"Cynthia WadeMay 23, 2023 (2023-05-23)
Sparkles doesn’t get hired by Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter. Tristan is offered a position, but must work his way up before performing. The Blixunami lives life unapologetically after having grown up in a very religious household. The Circus Siren Pod's mermaids perform at a renaissance fair, and later talk about being sexually harassed by mainly adult, male audience members. The Mertailor Aquarium opens to audiences. Veteran mermaid Barbara Wynns coaches Tristan. At MerMagic Con, Sparkles performs and impresses Morgana. She is asked to be a guest performer with the Pod in Las Vegas.
3"Fly Free, Little Fishy"Cynthia WadeMay 23, 2023 (2023-05-23)
The Circus Siren Pod arrives in Las Vegas to perform. The King and Queen of the Seas competition on the Virgin Voyages Mermaiden cruise ship is announced. Tristan relapses on drugs, but regains sobriety with support from his mer-circle. Blix is forced to couch surf, and eventually travels to the Afro Mermaid Summit. Eric holds a Halloween show at the Mertailor Aquarium. Chè commissions a custom, plus-size silicone tail. She is also invited to be a judge at the Mermaiden competition. Sparkles overcomes her nervousness to swim in a cold-water tank with the Pod. However, she begins showing signs of hypothermia.
4"Fin for the Win"Cynthia WadeMay 23, 2023 (2023-05-23)
Sparkles becomes hypothermic, but quickly recovers once treated. A group of older Weeki Wachee mermaids want to reunite for the 75th Anniversary of Weeki Wachee Springs. When the gathering is postponed for no clear reason, they hold the reunion at the Mertailor Aquarium instead. In Miami, the Mermaiden cruise ship competition begins. Sparkles, Blix, and Chè are all there. In the pageant, the merpeople show off their skills. Sparkles doesn’t advance, but Blix and Sparkles' best friend, Pixi, make into the top 12. The winner is decided with an underwater photoshoot. Mermaid Luna of Florida wins Queen of the Seas, while Merman Andy of California wins King of the Seas and the grand prize. Blix receives a congeniality award. Sparkles joins the Circus Siren Pod. Eric ruminates on how the myth of mermaids is important for people’s sense of wonder.

Reception

MerPeople has recieved mostly positive reviews from critics. As of June 2023, has a 100% fresh rating on a Rotten Tomatoes. On Metacritic it holds a score of 68 with "generally favorable reviews."

Joel Keller of Decider recommended streaming the miniseries, noting that the show had "magic and whimsy" with "doses of reality." [2] However, CNN's Brian Lowry felt "there’s just not enough here to merit making 'MerPeople' part of your world."[1] Lucy Mangan of The Guardian gave the show three out of five stars, and noted the docuseries likely caught the mermaid industry in a "transitional point" before its "full commodification and corporatisation." [3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Brian Lowery (May 23, 2023). "'MerPeople' goes fins in with mermaid enthusiasts". cnn.com. Cable News Network. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  2. ^ Joel Keller (May 23, 2023). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'MerPeople' On Netflix, A Docuseries About Professional Mermaids". decider.com. Decider. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  3. ^ Lucy Mangan (May 23, 2023). "MerPeople review – you will want only good things for these kind, gentle mermaids". theguardian.com. The Guardian. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
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