TV series
Wayward
Overview
A small-town cop suspects that the local school for troubled teens — and its dangerously charismatic founder — may not be all it seems.
Details
- First air date
- 2025-09-25
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 8 episodes
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery
- Network
- Netflix
- Production
- Sphère Média, Objective Fiction
- Country
- CA
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Mae Martin as Alex Dempsey
- Sarah Gadon as Laura Redman
- Alyvia Alyn Lind as Leila
- Sydney Topliffe as Abbie
- Toni Collette as Evelyn Wade
- Tricia Black as Mule
- Brandon Jay McLaren as Dwyane Andrews
- Joshua Close as Duck
- Tattiawna Jones as Rabbit
- John Daniel as Rory
- Feaven Abera as Kendall
- Maia Jae as Alexandra
Creators and crew
- Mae Martin - Creator
- Bruno Dubé - Executive Producer
- Ben Farrell - Executive Producer
- Ryan Scott - Executive Producer
- Euros Lyn - Executive Producer
- Mae Martin - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: Tall Pines
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.
Episode 2: Burrow
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.
Episode 3: Break
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.
Episode 4: Mud
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.
Episode 5: Build
Alex connects with a blogger who's convinced the school is hiding something. Leila divulges a secret that spirals out of control.
Episode 6: Mirror
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.
Episode 7: Ascend
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.
Episode 8: Leap
Evelyn desperately tries to regain control. Abbie, Leila and Rory set their escape plan in motion. Alex discovers his purpose.
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