A new Netflix docu-series from the producers of 'Queer Eye' dives into the world of professional mermaiding
The creators of"Queer Eye" are turning their lens on the world of underwater performers for a new docu-series onPremiering May 23,"MerPeople" is a four-part docuseries that chronicles people who have turned their love for the mystical sea creatures into real-world careers.
"From putting on dazzling small-town shows in Florida to the crowning of the King and Queen of the Seas in the Bahamas, this series will take you on a journey of passion and perseverance," Netflix writes. Episode one introduces viewers to characters like"The Mertailor," a mermaid tail maker who aspires to start a mermaid aquarium and training center; former mermaids from the iconic Weeki Wachee Springs State Park; and Chè Monique, founder of the Society of Fat Mermaids., with people donning tails, heading to mermaid conventions and competitions, and forming local groups, finding escape from the chaos of the real-world in underwater life.
The series was directed by Oscar-winning Cynthia Wade, known for her documentaries on social issues. Executive producers were Scout Productions' Michael Williams, David Collins, Joel Chiodi, and Rob Eric, along with photographer Andréanna Seymore; Roland Ballester, known for"Halston" and"30 for 30"; and Wade.
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