MerPeople

I wish there were more of diversity in skill level and not just ELITE groups. No one mentioned Fin Fun, Finfolk, Vancouver mermaid, Sparklegirlcostume, Jurassicmerman, ETC. There are a lot more tail makers. This documentary is mainly focused on mertailor being the best tail maker and Circus Siren Pod as the best performance group. They should look more into all skill levels and resources for each state and around the world. There are merpeople all over the world! Each state has their pods (groups) who plan get together and events. The conventions that happen like Illinois sunset convention, mermagic con, California mermaid convention, afro mermaid convention, flordia spring splash. This land locked plus size mermaid loves the idea but show more skill diversity and tailmakers. Not just ELITE groups.

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.

Shello! To keep it short and sweet, this show was a surprise all around for me! I don't think I really knew what I was in for when I started watching it and I couldn't turn it off. I obviously enjoyed learning more about the world of Mers and had no idea it even existed. Outside of the fun vocabulary, I actually loved to see the diversity, and joy these folks have in their spaces! Especially because it shined a light on a group of individuals that are living their authentic selves. At times it can be uncomfortable because of how out of the box it all seems, but I think it's important to have perspective switches and discomfort as it can broaden your horizons. This certainly did!

I rated it an 8 only because I felt some of the stories were rushed.

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.

Well done documentaries allow viewers an unvarnished and unscripted glimpse into an unknown world. Usually the more salacious, shocking, and scary, the more naturally compelling a subject, which is why documentaries tend to drift into and shed light on the macabre. In a world overrun with dark documentaries (don't get me wrong, I like those too), MerPeople gets it right by shining the light on and calling our attention to something as positive and all American as Apple Pie. Something, dare I say, sparkly? Yes, sparkly and fabulous Apple Pie.

Without stepping on the shoulders of political scandal, dark crime, or other sinister low hanging fruit, MerPeople fascinates and spellbinds the viewer. Why? MerPeople allows viewers an authentic look at a quirky and fun subculture that has developed and is still developing. The Mer subculture rests on a foundation that most people can stand by and root for: inclusion, diversity, and celebrating being your authentic self.

I was Mer ignorant before watching the show. Had know idea that this subculture existed with such prevalence. After watching and meeting the likes of Blix, Che, and Sparkles I feel compelled to root for these Mers. And I also feel a strong sense of protectionism. Ready to stand as a Mer ally against the Cool Kids who, fueled by their own insecurity and self loathing, will likely take cheap shots at this group of happy merpeople who were all brave and secure enough in who they are to allow us viewers a glimpse into their inner world. You won't find me putting on a tail any time soon (probably not ever, because I am simply not a sparkly or fabulous person), but I will happily cheer and root for this group of authentic people living their best happy sparkle filled lives.

This documentary is a fun, family friendly watch! Recommend checking it out and checking your judge-y insecure High School Cool Kid ego at the door. Kudos to the creators. It's really nice to see everyday people who are simply enjoying life getting the spotlight, as opposed to psychos committing criminal deeds.

(Notes for the creative team and other producers who, yeah, should absolutely read my epic reviews. Great job with this one. I am ready for more content! Suggestion: a separate documentary spinoff on how those tails are made! Seems like a goldmine of really interesting content about the business side of things and also it seems like there are a good number of vendors out there competing with MerTailor (who was a supercool company to feature). Second recommendation, please do dive into more quirky fun subcultures filled with interesting and dynamic people pursuing their passions. Super interesting and fun to watch. Well done!)