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Season 1 – MerPeople

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The world of underwater performers who have turned their love of mystical sea creatures into real-world careers.
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Lucy Mangan Guardian 05/23/2023
3/5
It is a splash around in the shallows, charming and melancholy by turns, but still a testimony to the endless ingenuity of humanity and how much it yearns to heal itself. Go to Full Review Dónal Lynch Sunday Independent (Ireland) 01/29/2024
This whimsical documentary explores whether it's eccentricity, performance art, or both... Go to Full Review Ty'Kira Smalls Common Sense Media 06/29/2023
4/5
MerPeople is vulnerable, informational, and uplifting. It covers the history of mermaiding, interviewing mermaid legends as they interact with up-and-coming performers Go to Full Review Laura Bradley The Daily Beast 05/30/2023
Each mermaid seems to have found a piece of themselves in the water, something strange and beautiful and precious that keeps them coming back—even if it’s cold and occasionally dangerous. Go to Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex 05/27/2023
8/10
MerPeople serves as both an informative documentary about the history of mermaiding, and a snapshot of the current subculture. Go to Full Review Ann Marie Hourihane Irish Independent 05/26/2023
MerPeople is one of the strangest documentary series to have been screened on Netflix. But it’s beautiful to look at -- all those merpeople under water -- and respectful of all the effort, the late night travelling and, above all, the hope. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lucero K @lucero0922 06/19/2023 MerPeople Netflix Series - 2023 has to be one of the most endearing documentaries on Netflix right now!! I learned so much about a group of people, and a passion I didn't know was a thing!! It's truly an art form! Whatever you love, you most likely will find your people! You just need to look! See more Nancy S 06/09/2023 Loved the message, the characters, cinematography (unreal beauty). It should make everyone feel more connected to the sea and the fragility of life. To see the Weeki Wachi grande sea dames reunion together makes you believe that anyone can be a merperson, in spirit, in fantasy, and in real. I hope we get to see more episodes. See more Kenny L 06/07/2023 The show is just the tip of the iceberg in the world of merpeople I hope there are Future seasons to share more stories❤️ See more Rebecca A 06/07/2023 Magical, beautiful, and informative. Hoping for a Season 2. See more Sev K 06/01/2023 Lol… Narcissistic Overload… See more Karina U 05/31/2023 Very interesting, I learned about a completely different way of life that I have never seen before. Entertaining. See more Read all reviews
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Brittany Sparkles

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Eric Ducharme

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Morgana Alba

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Chè Monique

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Tristan McDonald

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Eric Milligan

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 23, 2023 No Dead Mermaids A landlocked mermaid struggles to find work; former Weeki Wachee mermaids reminisce about the glory days; a merman tail maker opens his dream aquarium. Details Episode 2 Aired May 23, 2023 Pack Your Tail, Sweetie The Mertailor holds auditions for his aquarium; the Sea King of South Carolina films a music video; merfolk attend MerMagic Con; Sparkles takes a risk. Details Episode 3 Aired May 23, 2023 Fly Free, Litty Fishy Sparkles worries about performing in a cold-water tank; the Blixunami takes over Times Square in New York City; the Mertailor puts on a costly Halloween show. Details Episode 4 Aired May 23, 2023 Fin for the Win Merfolk compete to see who'll be crowned the King and Queen of the Sea; Weeki Wachee Springs' 75th anniversary brings together mermaids and friends. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Michael Williams, Joel Chiodi, David Collins, Rob Eric, Cynthia Wade, Andréanna Seymore, Roland Ballester
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 23, 2023
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