The Wayfinders (2025)

TV ShowAdventure, Fantasy1 season, 6 episodes
The Wayfinders posterReview score: 73%

Plot

When three high schoolers are mysteriously transported to a fantasy world, they find themselves caught in a battle for survival. With magic, monsters, and unexpected allies—including a fierce princess and a teenage werebear—the teens must navigate this strange new land. As they search for a way home, they discover hidden strengths and face challenges that will test their courage like never before.

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  1. 01The Wayfinders S01E01The WayfindersS01E01 · 8.0Three teenagers end up in a magical medieval kingdom. As they seek to return home, they make unexpected alliances and face dangerous enemies, discovering that they may be part of an ancient prophecy.
  2. 02The Wayfinders S01E03Oakleaf of the WayfindersS01E03 · 8.0The Wayfinders arrive at Tyr-Valen where each commits to a new path. Oaklee trains with clerics, Cash endures Kavan’s harsh instruction and Flynn leans on Calibor's thieving expertise.
  3. 03The Wayfinders S01E05King Oleg's CrownS01E05 · 8.0A hunt for King Oleg’s crown plunges the group into a deadly labyrinth of traps, forcing Aurora and Calibor to confront their past betrayals. On Earth, Zaya’s visions reveal a doomed future as Goran closes in on Darryl.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2025–26Aired 7.5Season avg
  1. S01E01The Wayfinders S01E01Season's bestThe WayfindersApril 28, 2025 8.0Three teenagers end up in a magical medieval kingdom. As they seek to return home, they make unexpected alliances and face dangerous enemies
  2. S01E02The Wayfinders S01E02The Old SwitcherooDecember 17, 2025 7.0Hunted by Vedric’s forces, the teens follow Aurora toward Calibor’s hidden village, meeting allies and dangers along the way.
  3. S01E03The Wayfinders S01E03Oakleaf of the WayfindersDecember 24, 2025 8.0The Wayfinders arrive at Tyr-Valen where each commits to a new path. Oaklee trains with clerics, Cash endures Kavan’s harsh instruction and
  4. S01E04The Wayfinders S01E04Cash Bon JoviDecember 31, 2025 6.2Cash reinvents himself as a bard, drawing the attention of a deadly bounty hunter.
  5. S01E05The Wayfinders S01E05King Oleg's CrownJanuary 7, 2026 8.0A hunt for King Oleg’s crown plunges the group into a deadly labyrinth of traps, forcing Aurora and Calibor to confront their past betrayals
  6. S01E06The Wayfinders S01E06Trust CaliborJanuary 14, 2026 8.0The team races across Tairngire for the void key, but are drawn into a showdown at Rip’s keep. On Earth, Darryl and Zaya face growing danger

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Castfull cast & details

Issy KnopflerIssy KnopflerAuroraSam BuchananSam BuchananKavanTamara SmartTamara SmartOakleeRowan RobinsonRowan RobinsonZayaMackenzie CrookMackenzie CrookGoranWes ChathamWes ChathamMitchAndrew LinerAndrew LinerDarrylVince MattisVince MattisCash

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