No, this isn't about "The Little Mermaid." Netflix's limited series "MerPeople" dives into the world of professional mermaiding. Performers dress up as mermaids — complete with heavy, intricately designed tails — to dive into water tanks to amuse adults and kids alike. The series focuses on the performers who bring these delightful, otherworldly performances to life. But the mermaid world comes with a heavy cost. Tails can cost in the range of thousands of dollars, and to be able to perform underwater, a merperson has to have incredible stamina. The docuseries provides a look at a unique world and the passionate people who bring it to life.
Watch "Merpeople" on Netflix.