Wayward (miniseries)
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Wayward is a Canadian mystery thriller limited series created by Mae Martin for Netflix. The series stars Mae Martin, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Sydney Topliffe, Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, and John Daniel. The story is set in 2003 in the fictional town of Tall Pines, Vermont, and follows a pair of teenagers and a local police officer uncovering the town's dark secrets. It was released on Netflix on 25 September 2025.
Infobox
Genre
Mystery Thriller
Created by
Mae Martin
Showrunners
Mae Martin Ryan Scott
Starring
Mae Martin Alyvia Alyn Lind Sydney Topliffe Toni Collette Sarah Gadon John Daniel Elizabeth Adams Milton Torres Lara Joshua Close Tattiawna Jones Isolde Ardies
Music by
Marie-Hélène L. Delorme
Country of origin
Canada
Original language
English
No. of episodes
8
Executive producers
Mae Martin Ryan Scott Ben Farrell Hannah Mackay Jennifer Kawaja Bruno Dubé Euros Lyn
Producer
Anna Beben
Cinematography
Catherine Lutes Craig Wrobleski
Editors
Dev Singh D. Gillian Truster Hugh Elchuk
Running time
40-50 minutes
Production companies
Objective Fiction Sphere Media
Network
Netflix
Release
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Tall Pines"
Directed by
Euros Lyn
Written by
Mae Martin
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Leila and Abbie are best friends, spending time together skipping classes and getting high. Having enough of this behaviour and after having a fight with her father and mother when there were guests amongst them, Abbie's parents (when Abbie is asleep after getting back from strolling around with Leila) send her to Tall Pines Academy in Vermont. Acr
Leila and Abbie are best friends, spending time together skipping classes and getting high. Having enough of this behaviour and after having a fight with her father and mother when there were guests amongst them, Abbie's parents (when Abbie is asleep after getting back from strolling around with Leila) send her to Tall Pines Academy in Vermont. Acr
No.
Leila and Abbie are best friends, spending time together skipping classes and getting high. Having enough of this behaviour and after having a fight with her father and mother when there were guests amongst them, Abbie's parents (when Abbie is asleep after getting back from strolling around with Leila) send her to Tall Pines Academy in Vermont. Acr
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Burrow"
Directed by
Euros Lyn
Written by
Ryan Scott
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Abbie meets the residents and staff of Tall Pines Academy, including head teacher Evelyn, head staff Rabbit and Duck, her roommate Stacey, and Riley's alleged best friend Rory, and is introduced to the school's strict rules. Leila, learning of Abbie's location, travels to Tall Pines with her older boyfriend, Kyle, who abandons her once she reveals
Abbie meets the residents and staff of Tall Pines Academy, including head teacher Evelyn, head staff Rabbit and Duck, her roommate Stacey, and Riley's alleged best friend Rory, and is introduced to the school's strict rules. Leila, learning of Abbie's location, travels to Tall Pines with her older boyfriend, Kyle, who abandons her once she reveals
No.
Abbie meets the residents and staff of Tall Pines Academy, including head teacher Evelyn, head staff Rabbit and Duck, her roommate Stacey, and Riley's alleged best friend Rory, and is introduced to the school's strict rules. Leila, learning of Abbie's location, travels to Tall Pines with her older boyfriend, Kyle, who abandons her once she reveals
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Break"
Directed by
Renuka Jeyapalan
Written by
Evangeline Ordaz
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Leila and Abbie decide to escape the facility through a meticulous plan. They participate in "Hot Chair," a supposed therapy exercise in which the students criticize each other in hopes of self-improvement. Rory, deemed a pathological liar, is scolded off by the students until he suffers an emotional breakdown and is then comforted by the others. T
Leila and Abbie decide to escape the facility through a meticulous plan. They participate in "Hot Chair," a supposed therapy exercise in which the students criticize each other in hopes of self-improvement. Rory, deemed a pathological liar, is scolded off by the students until he suffers an emotional breakdown and is then comforted by the others. T
No.
Leila and Abbie decide to escape the facility through a meticulous plan. They participate in "Hot Chair," a supposed therapy exercise in which the students criticize each other in hopes of self-improvement. Rory, deemed a pathological liar, is scolded off by the students until he suffers an emotional breakdown and is then comforted by the others. T
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Mud"
Directed by
Renuka Jeyapalan
Written by
Mohamad El Masri
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Leila, alongside her roommate Ello, are made to carry rocks across a field as further punishment. She befriends Ello, learning she was a drug addict on her death bed before; Ello warns her to start following the system to get out. Meanwhile, Abbie meets Rory, Riley's roommate, to find the journal. Their search in the kitchen is unsuccessful when Da
Leila, alongside her roommate Ello, are made to carry rocks across a field as further punishment. She befriends Ello, learning she was a drug addict on her death bed before; Ello warns her to start following the system to get out. Meanwhile, Abbie meets Rory, Riley's roommate, to find the journal. Their search in the kitchen is unsuccessful when Da
No.
Leila, alongside her roommate Ello, are made to carry rocks across a field as further punishment. She befriends Ello, learning she was a drug addict on her death bed before; Ello warns her to start following the system to get out. Meanwhile, Abbie meets Rory, Riley's roommate, to find the journal. Their search in the kitchen is unsuccessful when Da
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Build"
Directed by
John Fawcett
Written by
Kim Steele
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
During the "Hot Chair," the students scold Abbie and Leila; their relationship takes a hit when Rabbit exposes Leila's use of cocaine. As revenge Leila reveals Riley's death and Rabbit's lies. An enraged Rory attacks Rabbit, and Daniel helps him by sedating her and then Stacey. It soon turns into a revolt, leaving the staff incapacitated as they ar
During the "Hot Chair," the students scold Abbie and Leila; their relationship takes a hit when Rabbit exposes Leila's use of cocaine. As revenge Leila reveals Riley's death and Rabbit's lies. An enraged Rory attacks Rabbit, and Daniel helps him by sedating her and then Stacey. It soon turns into a revolt, leaving the staff incapacitated as they ar
No.
During the "Hot Chair," the students scold Abbie and Leila; their relationship takes a hit when Rabbit exposes Leila's use of cocaine. As revenge Leila reveals Riley's death and Rabbit's lies. An enraged Rory attacks Rabbit, and Daniel helps him by sedating her and then Stacey. It soon turns into a revolt, leaving the staff incapacitated as they ar
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Mirror"
Directed by
John Fawcett
Written by
Kayla Lorette
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
As punishment for their revolt, the students are forced to fight for freedom by reaching the summit of the local mount. Soon after beginning, Abbie and Rory are stripped of their resources, including Rory's inhaler. They meet Daniel and Marty, who assist each other in climbing. Abbie, prioritizing her freedom over the well-being of her fellow stude
As punishment for their revolt, the students are forced to fight for freedom by reaching the summit of the local mount. Soon after beginning, Abbie and Rory are stripped of their resources, including Rory's inhaler. They meet Daniel and Marty, who assist each other in climbing. Abbie, prioritizing her freedom over the well-being of her fellow stude
No.
As punishment for their revolt, the students are forced to fight for freedom by reaching the summit of the local mount. Soon after beginning, Abbie and Rory are stripped of their resources, including Rory's inhaler. They meet Daniel and Marty, who assist each other in climbing. Abbie, prioritizing her freedom over the well-being of her fellow stude
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Ascend"
Directed by
Euros Lyn
Written by
Alex Eldridge & Ryan Scott
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
In 1974, a young Evelyn is a member of a cult after being abandoned by her parents, later getting pregnant. To accomplish her Leap, she kills her leader and takes her place. In the present, it's revealed Ello was transferred to another school after her overdose and Rabbit is interested in adopting Stacey. Leila begins to appreciate the academy as s
In 1974, a young Evelyn is a member of a cult after being abandoned by her parents, later getting pregnant. To accomplish her Leap, she kills her leader and takes her place. In the present, it's revealed Ello was transferred to another school after her overdose and Rabbit is interested in adopting Stacey. Leila begins to appreciate the academy as s
No.
In 1974, a young Evelyn is a member of a cult after being abandoned by her parents, later getting pregnant. To accomplish her Leap, she kills her leader and takes her place. In the present, it's revealed Ello was transferred to another school after her overdose and Rabbit is interested in adopting Stacey. Leila begins to appreciate the academy as s
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Leap"
Directed by
Euros Lyn
Written by
Mae Martin & Misha Osherovich
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Evelyn confronts Laura for her new therapy group, in which she reveals Alex is having the Leap. Stacey is given to an adoptive family, which Rabbit witnesses. The Leap goes wrong when Rabbit, feeling betrayed, uses the drug on Evelyn, causing the chain of events leading her to hallucinate the psychological torture she employed, and subsequently ove
Evelyn confronts Laura for her new therapy group, in which she reveals Alex is having the Leap. Stacey is given to an adoptive family, which Rabbit witnesses. The Leap goes wrong when Rabbit, feeling betrayed, uses the drug on Evelyn, causing the chain of events leading her to hallucinate the psychological torture she employed, and subsequently ove
No.
Evelyn confronts Laura for her new therapy group, in which she reveals Alex is having the Leap. Stacey is given to an adoptive family, which Rabbit witnesses. The Leap goes wrong when Rabbit, feeling betrayed, uses the drug on Evelyn, causing the chain of events leading her to hallucinate the psychological torture she employed, and subsequently ove
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "Tall Pines" | Euros Lyn | Mae Martin | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| Leila and Abbie are best friends, spending time together skipping classes and getting high. Having enough of this behaviour and after having a fight with her father and mother when there were guests amongst them, Abbie's parents (when Abbie is asleep after getting back from strolling around with Leila) send her to Tall Pines Academy in Vermont. Acr | |||||
| 2 | "Burrow" | Euros Lyn | Ryan Scott | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| Abbie meets the residents and staff of Tall Pines Academy, including head teacher Evelyn, head staff Rabbit and Duck, her roommate Stacey, and Riley's alleged best friend Rory, and is introduced to the school's strict rules. Leila, learning of Abbie's location, travels to Tall Pines with her older boyfriend, Kyle, who abandons her once she reveals | |||||
| 3 | "Break" | Renuka Jeyapalan | Evangeline Ordaz | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| Leila and Abbie decide to escape the facility through a meticulous plan. They participate in "Hot Chair," a supposed therapy exercise in which the students criticize each other in hopes of self-improvement. Rory, deemed a pathological liar, is scolded off by the students until he suffers an emotional breakdown and is then comforted by the others. T | |||||
| 4 | "Mud" | Renuka Jeyapalan | Mohamad El Masri | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| Leila, alongside her roommate Ello, are made to carry rocks across a field as further punishment. She befriends Ello, learning she was a drug addict on her death bed before; Ello warns her to start following the system to get out. Meanwhile, Abbie meets Rory, Riley's roommate, to find the journal. Their search in the kitchen is unsuccessful when Da | |||||
| 5 | "Build" | John Fawcett | Kim Steele | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| During the "Hot Chair," the students scold Abbie and Leila; their relationship takes a hit when Rabbit exposes Leila's use of cocaine. As revenge Leila reveals Riley's death and Rabbit's lies. An enraged Rory attacks Rabbit, and Daniel helps him by sedating her and then Stacey. It soon turns into a revolt, leaving the staff incapacitated as they ar | |||||
| 6 | "Mirror" | John Fawcett | Kayla Lorette | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| As punishment for their revolt, the students are forced to fight for freedom by reaching the summit of the local mount. Soon after beginning, Abbie and Rory are stripped of their resources, including Rory's inhaler. They meet Daniel and Marty, who assist each other in climbing. Abbie, prioritizing her freedom over the well-being of her fellow stude | |||||
| 7 | "Ascend" | Euros Lyn | Alex Eldridge & Ryan Scott | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| In 1974, a young Evelyn is a member of a cult after being abandoned by her parents, later getting pregnant. To accomplish her Leap, she kills her leader and takes her place. In the present, it's revealed Ello was transferred to another school after her overdose and Rabbit is interested in adopting Stacey. Leila begins to appreciate the academy as s | |||||
| 8 | "Leap" | Euros Lyn | Mae Martin & Misha Osherovich | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | |
| Evelyn confronts Laura for her new therapy group, in which she reveals Alex is having the Leap. Stacey is given to an adoptive family, which Rabbit witnesses. The Leap goes wrong when Rabbit, feeling betrayed, uses the drug on Evelyn, causing the chain of events leading her to hallucinate the psychological torture she employed, and subsequently ove | |||||
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