Sirens: Did Simone actually push Ethan off the cliff? Here's what really happened

Sirens on Netflix throws a lot at its viewers, but one scene stands out more than any other, and that is: Ethan's shocking fall from the cliff.

The question that then comes to mind is: Did Simone really push him, or is the truth just somewhere out in the open?

It's really hard to say when you watch it for the first time. The Netflix series is filled with mystery, a lot of misdirection, and a whole lot of emotion, making it tough to pick a side. But when I step back and look closer at the episode, the truth slowly starts to make sense

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What really happened between Simone and Ethan before the fall in Sirens?

Simone and Ethan's relationship has never been solid in Sirens. It began in secret and soon got complicated, especially after Ethan involved Simone's father.

That one move reopened old wounds, and the pain she had spent years trying to forget in Simone's life. With her emotions stirred and her future plans changing, she decided to break off their relationship. Ethan, hurt by the rejection, couldn't deal with things coming to an end.

What followed later was a night of alcohol, tension, and cruel words. With Ethan being completely drunk and spiraling, he confronts Simone near the edge of a cliff.

He referred to her as a "monster" and stumbled dangerously close to the drop. Simone was present at the location, and she shouted his name, but the moment cuts to a black screen, and fans are left without any clarity of what happened next. The next time we see Ethan, he's broken in a hospital bed, claiming Simone pushed him.

But nothing in Sirens is straightforward, is it? While Ethan believes Simone is the one responsible, others don't buy his version of the story. His statement claiming Simone laughed as he fell raised doubts about his memory and mental state.

Ethan was clearly intoxicated, and even Peter shut down the accusation. All signs point to an accident, maybe even one Ethan caused himself, though the show smartly leaves a few loose threads hanging.

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How Sirens blurs the line between reality and illusion?

One of the most intriguing parts of Sirens is how it plays with symbolism and dreamlike sequences. Before Ethan's fall, Simone had a disturbing dream where he was impaled. This is a vision that eerily mirrors what almost happened.

Other characters also experience such events, hinting that something larger might be guiding their paths. The setting itself, with its cliffs and luxury, feels like a place where reality bends.

This myth-like tone plays heavily into the show's themes. Simone, Devon, and Michaela aren't just characters. What they are is that they echo the sirens of legend, women whose power and presence seem to pull others toward ruin.

Ethan may not have been literally pushed by Simone, but he was certainly pushed by the weight of the past and the weight of her decision to leave. Whether that counts as guilt is up to the viewer to decide.

By the time Ethan's scream is heard, it's too late. And yet, the show never shows the fall itself. That choice to leave out the scene of impact is what calls for a bit of speculation.

Was Simone rushing to help, or had she already decided to let go? Did someone else interfere? Or did Ethan simply lose his balance due to a combination of his rage and liquor?

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In Sirens, the truth is as slippery as the cliff's edge. The show doesn't confirm or deny whether Simone pushed Ethan, but it gives us enough to doubt Ethan's story.

With Ethan being intoxicated, the fall seems less like a murder and more like the final act in a crumbling relationship.

And just like a true siren's call, the answer lingers - haunting but never fully clear.