Freeform announced that the 10-episode new drama "Siren" (formerly known as "The Deep", the first pilot episode after the TV station changed its name) will be released in 2018. The drama is written by Eric Wald and Dean White. "Siren" is set in Bristol Cove, a seaside town known for being the habitat of mermaids in legend. When a mysterious girl appears, proving that the legend is true and mermaids want to retake the ocean, a war between humans and the ocean is about to begin. Alex Roe plays Ben, a smart marine biologist who is attracted by Ryn (Eline Powell), a mysterious girl who has a dark secret in the town. Fola Evans-Akingbola plays Maddie, a marine biologist who works with Ben and is highly suspicious of Ryn. Ian Verdun plays Xander, a deep-sea fisherman who hopes to find out the truth. Rena Owen plays Helen, a weirdo in the town who seems to understand the legend of mermaids better than others. Sibongile Mlambo plays the mysterious and powerful mermaid Donna. Scott Stewart is in charge of directing, Eric Wald, Dean White, Brad Luff, Nate Hopper and RD Robb are executive producers, and Emily Whitesell is the producer.