Glenn Howerton’s return inIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaseason 17 is the perfect reminder to watch his other 2025 show, for anyone who hasn’t already.It’s Always Sunnyseason 17is back on FX, with two premiere episodes releasing on July 9. With six more episodes to go, it’s going to be an excitingSunnysummer.
Despite being most widely recognized for playing Dennis Reynolds inIt’s Always Sunny’scast, Glenn Howerton is the FX show’s star who has arguably had the best success with other projects. He appeared in FX’sFargo, the 2020 filmThe Hunt, and even generated some awards buzz for his role in the biopicBlackberry.
Glenn Howerton Stars In The Netflix Miniseries Sirens
Howerton Joins Stars Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon, & More
Although he isn’t the headlining actor,Glenn Howerton starred in a massive Netflix miniseries earlier this yearas part ofSirens’ensemble cast. He’s among talented newcomers like Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) and Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus), and industry legends Julianne Moore (Magnolia) and Kevin Bacon (Footloose).
Sirensonly has a 75% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, but audiences clearly felt differently, given thatthe show remained at the top of the streaming service’s charts for weeks. With only five episodes, it’s an incredibly binge-worthy series featuring charismatic performances, an alluring mystery, and thought-provoking thematic material to unpack.
Sirensexamines the reconnection of two estranged sisters, one of whom has been left behind to take care of their sick father, and the other, who’s become the caretaker for an enigmatic billionaire who lives on a cult-like island. TheIt’s Always Sunnystar plays Ethan, the wealthy next-door neighbor of the billionaires, who is infatuated with the younger sister.
How Glenn Howerton’s Sirens Character Compares To Dennis Reynolds
Ethan Knows How To Function In Society
Glenn Howerton has played some very peculiar characters throughout his career, be it the overly tanned Don Chumph inFargoseason 1, or the ruthless businessman Jim Balsillie inBlackberry. However,there’s no one who’s quite on the level of individuality as Dennis Reynolds, one of the most immoral sitcom characters ever.
With that precedent in mind, I wouldn’t say that any character is like Dennis too lightly. Ethan does, however, have some similar traits. In his first appearance, he’s seen having a romantic bond with a much younger woman, instantly providing audiences with some insight into the type of man he is (and creating a Dennis connection).
While Ethan shows a few more redeemable qualities than Dennis throughoutSirens,he’s still a bit sleazy. Regardless, it’s an enjoyable show with a fantastic cast and a healthy dose of Glenn Howerton for anyone who needs to fill the space between weekly drops ofIt’s Always Sunny.
