The series set in Tall Pines, a town as picturesque as the postcards but where nothing is quite what it seems. It was released on Netflix on September 25, 2025. It was noted that Wayward carries an +18 rating. The series was created by Mae Martin, who is a comedian.
What Is Wayward About?
Wayward is about the sinister dark side of “troubled teen industry”. The series tells the story of the eternal struggle between one generation and the next.
Here is the summary of the series:
In Tall Pines, sinister secrets lurk behind every closed door. A while after they move into their new house, Alex Dempsey, who is a cop and his pregnant wife Laura get in touch with Abbie and Leila from the local school for “troubled teens”. These two students want to escape from the town. They may be the key to uncovering everything hidden in the town. When Alex start to investigate a series of strange incidents, she begins to suspect that Evelyn, the school’s mysterious leader may lie at the heart of troubles.
Here is the cast:
The series stars Toni Collette, who is the Oscar nominee. And also many Canadian actors and actresses like Sydney Topliffe, Sarah Gadon, Brandon Jay McLaren and Alyvia Alyn.
Wayward Series Details
The production took more than 80 days. Wayward fully embraced the Ontario’s breathtaking scenery. Scenes were shot across conservation locations such as Christie Lake, Kelso, Claireville, Greenwood and Rockwood. Additionally, the production also ventured into Toronto’s iconic neighborhoods of Parkdale and Scarborough. And it made a powerful impression. Spanning from VFX artists to construction firms, more than 2400 Canadian crew members and 650 vendors took part.
The series is reported to have added more than 50 million Canadian dollars in gross value to Canadian economy. Wayward made a ripple effect that touched many economic sectors. Netflix is known for working with Canadian businesses and strengthening local sectors. And this series exemplifies that approach.