Wayward

6.4
202544m

A small-town cop suspects that the local school for troubled teens — and its dangerously charismatic founder — may not be all it seems.

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Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2025

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1. Tall Pines

8.7

After a student escapes, newly arrived local cop Alex Dempsey grows suspicious of the goings-on at Tall Pines Academy, a school for troubled teens.

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2. Burrow

8.3

As a terrified Abbie takes stock of her new surroundings, Leila attempts a daring rescue. Alex discovers there's no privacy in a small town.

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3. Break

6.1

Abbie and Leila get a taste of Tall Pines' unconventional approach to rehabilitation. Alex gains new insight into the school's history — and Laura's.

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4. Mud

8.2

Laura grows weary of Alex's suspicions. Leila endures a punishment. Rory and Abbie team up to find crucial evidence that could help them escape.

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5. Build

7.3

Alex connects with a blogger who's convinced the school is hiding something. Leila divulges a secret that spirals out of control.

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6. Mirror

7.0

A wilderness excursion grows vicious as the students vie for a chance at freedom. Evelyn forces Leila to revisit the night of her sister's death.

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7. Ascend

7.3

As Evelyn exploits the growing rift between Leila and Abbie, Laura finds an opening to drive a wedge of her own. Alex sees the true face of Tall Pines.

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8. Leap

7.5

Evelyn desperately tries to regain control. Abbie, Leila and Rory set their escape plan in motion. Alex discovers his purpose.

Cast

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Reviews

D

Dean

1/10

Promoting sickness isn't cool. Punishing this show with low ratings for its wokness crap.

Z

zora.ilex

9/10

A beautifully ambiguous tale of queer identity, intergenerational trauma and the choices we have in defining family. Many characters have stayed with me – so powerfully performed by Mae Martin, Sarah Gadon and Toni Collette, but also many of the younger actors like Alyvia Alyn Lind!

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