Wayward (2025–2025)

TV ShowEndedThriller1 season, 8 episodes
Wayward posterReview score: 57%

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Plot

Wayward is a thriller set in a bucolic but sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the "troubled teen industry" and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next.

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  1. 01Wayward S01E01Tall PinesS01E01 · 7.2After a student escapes, newly arrived local cop Alex Dempsey grows suspicious of the goings-on at Tall Pines Academy, a school for troubled teens.
  2. 02Wayward S01E02BurrowS01E02 · 6.7As a terrified Abbie takes stock of her new surroundings, Leila attempts a daring rescue. Alex discovers there's no privacy in a small town.
  3. 03Wayward S01E04MudS01E04 · 6.3Laura grows weary of Alex's suspicions. Leila endures a punishment. Rory and Abbie team up to find crucial evidence that could help them escape.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2025Aired 6.2Season avg
  1. S01E01Wayward S01E01Season's bestTall PinesSeptember 25, 2025 7.2After a student escapes, newly arrived local cop Alex Dempsey grows suspicious of the goings-on at Tall Pines Academy, a school for troubled
  2. S01E02Wayward S01E02BurrowSeptember 25, 2025 6.7As a terrified Abbie takes stock of her new surroundings, Leila attempts a daring rescue. Alex discovers there's no privacy in a small town.
  3. S01E03Wayward S01E03BreakSeptember 25, 2025 5.3Abbie and Leila get a taste of Tall Pines' unconventional approach to rehabilitation. Alex gains new insight into the school's history — and
  4. S01E04Wayward S01E04MudSeptember 25, 2025 6.3Laura grows weary of Alex's suspicions. Leila endures a punishment. Rory and Abbie team up to find crucial evidence that could help them esc
  5. S01E05Wayward S01E05BuildSeptember 25, 2025 6.3Alex connects with a blogger who's convinced the school is hiding something. Leila divulges a secret that spirals out of control.
  6. S01E06Wayward S01E06MirrorSeptember 25, 2025 5.8A wilderness excursion grows vicious as the students vie for a chance at freedom. Evelyn forces Leila to revisit the night of her sister's d
  7. S01E07Wayward S01E07AscendSeptember 25, 2025 5.7As 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
  8. S01E08Wayward S01E08LeapSeptember 25, 2025 5.9Evelyn desperately tries to regain control. Abbie, Leila and Rory set their escape plan in motion. Alex discovers his purpose.

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Cast

Mae MartinMae MartinAlex DempseySarah GadonSarah GadonLaura RedmanAlyvia Alyn LindAlyvia Alyn LindLeilaSydney TopliffeSydney TopliffeAbbieToni ColletteToni ColletteEvelyn WadeTricia BlackTricia BlackMule

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