Netflix previews a forthcoming psychological thriller series, promising an intense watch; already, it's been added to my anticipated list.
In the quiet town of Tall Pines, a sinister underbelly lies hidden, waiting to be uncovered. This is the setting for the upcoming Netflix miniseries, "Wayward", premiering on September 25, 2025.
At the heart of the story is police officer Alex Dempsey, played by Canadian comedian Mae Martin, who moves into Tall Pines with her pregnant wife, Laura, portrayed by Sarah Gadon. Alex befriends two students, Abbie and Leila, from the local school for “troubled teens”. Their friendship leads them on a journey to uncover the town's dark secrets, particularly those surrounding the school's mysterious leader, Evelyn, played by Toni Collette.
The series, which is an eight-part limited series, promises to be a psychological thriller and surrealist nightmare. It mixes tones, aiming to be "scary" while retaining Martin's signature humor and heartfelt outlook.
The main cast includes Mae Martin as Alex Dempsey, Sarah Gadon as Laura Dempsey, Sydney Topliffe as Abbie, Alyvia Alyn Lind as Leila, Toni Collette as Evelyn, Brandon Jay McLaren, Patrick J. Adams, Patrick Gallagher, and Joshua Close.
Filmed in Ontario, Canada in mid-2024, "Wayward" is unlike anything Martin has done before. Ryan Scott serves as co-showrunner, while Euros Lyn, Renuka Jeyapalan, and John Fawcett will direct.
The teaser trailer for "Wayward" introduces the town of Tall Pines, which appears idyllic but hides a sinister underbelly. The trailer has generated excitement for the series, promising a gripping psychological thriller with a twist of humor.
For those looking for more streaming options in August 2025, a guide to everything that can be streamed on Netflix is available. Don't miss out on the opportunity to delve into the world of "Wayward" when it premieres on September 25.
[1] Mae Martin serves as creator, co-showrunner, executive producer, and lead actress in "Wayward". [2] Toni Collette stars in "Wayward" and sings a haunting rendition of "In the Pines" for the series. [3] Ryan Scott is co-showrunner of the series, while Euros Lyn, Renuka Jeyapalan, and John Fawcett will direct. [4] The series is a psychological thriller and surrealist nightmare. [5] Alex, played by Mae Martin, is a police officer in the series who investigates unusual incidents. [6] Sarah Gadon plays Alex's pregnant wife in the series. [7] The trailer for "Wayward" introduces the town of Tall Pines, which appears idyllic but hides a sinister underbelly. [8] "Wayward" will be streaming on Netflix from September 25. [9] The show "Wayward" is an eight-part limited series. [10] Evelyn, portrayed by Toni Collette, is the mysterious leader of a school for "troubled teens" in Tall Pines. [11] The series mixes tones and aims to be "scary", but retains Martin's signature humor and heartfelt outlook. [12] The series also stars Sydney Topliffe, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Brandon Jay McLaren, Tattiawna Jones, Isolde Ardies, Joshua Close, and Patrick J. Adams. [13] Martin's elevator pitch for the series is "It's like if you took the kids from 'Booksmart' and put them in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'". [14] The show is set in the town of Tall Pines.
Entertainment-wise, the gripping eight-part limited series "Wayward" promises to be a psychological thriller blending horror and comedy, streaming exclusively on movies-and-tv platform Netflix. This suspenseful tale, set in the seemingly idyllic town of Tall Pines, follows police officer Alex Dempsey, played by Mae Martin, as she uncovers the town's dark secrets alongside a group of local students.
