MerPeople

It definitely had its moments but considering this is the first merfolk documentary I would have loved to have seen more about tail safety and swim safety. Definitely would've loved to have seen more about other tail creators and their stories on how they got into this business and what the future holds for them and the community they've created and not just Mertailor and follow more stories on mers who are out trying to make positive impacts on the environment. There are so many amazing merpeople out there that I feel like should have been interviewed and they weren't. Hopeful for a season 2 so these things have a chance to be addressed.

I didn't think this series would hold my attention, going into it, but decided to keep an open mind and give it a whirl. After all, I enjoy documentaries, and I watched Tiger King, so surely I could sit through 4 episodes learning about mermaids. I'm so glad I did! I found it much more entertaining than I would have guessed. I would never have dreamed how extensive this whole world is! There's a whole community that have dedicated their lives to living life like a mermaid, for various reasons. This includes film footage from the 60s, from the OG mermaids, which I found very interesting. Like almost any series produced recently, I feel like it could have been edited down a bit more, but I still enjoyed it.

First off that silly drama in scene one does more to hurt the Mermaid industry than I can even begin to get into here. Such silly drama, and can totally get us banned from local pools by concerned parents. So thanks Netflix.

Second, you had some of the best and most interesting Merfolk right there! Hannah at your fingertips, and you barely talked to her. Look I'm sure Sparkles is lovely, but I want to have an hour talking to Hannah!!

Also soooo Mertailor centric. Frankly kinda rude to the other makers that you gave so very much time to just this one artist. Finfolk is clearly the other half of that particular level if mercrafting, and you didn't even toss them a mention let alone get a second perspective on the industry.

Honestly the best part was seeing the older Weeki mermaids, and their talent and joy.

This was a well done docuseries showing some of the aspects of professional merpeople, but definitely scripted stories. There are so many more true stories out there to be told. This 4-part series barely scratches the surface of this culture. I would love to see episodes on the merpeople who concentrate on ocean conservation, teaching kids and young adults how to become ocean stewards and so many international merpeople that should be featured! They are many talented tail makers that should also be featured and each mer-convention, beginning with the first one in Las Vegas, could be featured. I really hope more seasons are added as this first season doesn't show what the vast majority of merpeople are all about.

If someone had told me when I was a kid that I could one day become a professional mermaid, I probably would have said yes! :D

This short series is actually eye-opening and now that I know more about it, definitely I would not be a professional mermaid. Not that it's not cool - it is. But the level of athletic ability needed to be one is high.

The series follow a few of these talented performers / swimmers, showing us what it takes to do what they do. It's not easy. And there are definitely down sides, some of them dangerous.

We also get to meet some of the artists who make mermaid tails and personal aquariums. Honestly, if I could afford it, I would get one, fill it with small fishes, and swim with them. :D

Being a professional mermaid or merman is a niche job, a life-style, and a passion. It's not for everyone, and that's super ok.