Dean
1/10Promoting sickness isn't cool. Punishing this show with low ratings for its wokness crap.
Reviewed on October 4, 2025
Wayward(2025)
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Wayward Synopsis
A small-town cop suspects that the local school for troubled teens — and its dangerously charismatic founder — may not be all it seems.
Wayward (2025) is a drama and mystery series that premiered on September 25, 2025, spanning 1 season and 8 episodes. It stars Mae Martin, Sarah Gadon, Alyvia Alyn Lind and Sydney Topliffe. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 186 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2025-09-25
- Last aired:
- 2025-09-25
- Producers:
- Mae Martin, Ryan Scott, Ben Farrell
Wayward (2025) Trailer
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Wayward Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mae Martin
as Alex Dempsey
Sarah Gadon
as Laura Redman
Alyvia Alyn Lind
as Leila
Sydney Topliffe
as Abbie
Toni Collette
as Evelyn Wade
Tricia Black
as Mule
Key crew
Executive produced by Mae Martin, Ryan Scott and Ben Farrell.
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Wayward Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 186 ratings.
zora.ilex
9/10A beautifully ambiguous tale of queer identity, intergenerational trauma and the choices we have in defining family. Many characters have stayed with me – so powerfully performed by Mae Martin, Sarah Gadon and Toni Collette, but also many of the younger actors like Alyvia Alyn Lind!
Reviewed on October 27, 2025
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Wayward – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Wayward?
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Wayward (2025) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Wayward are there?
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Wayward has 1 season and 8 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 25, 2025.
Is Wayward still running?
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No. Wayward is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on September 25, 2025.
Who is in the cast of Wayward?
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Wayward (2025) stars Mae Martin, Sarah Gadon, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Sydney Topliffe and Toni Collette. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Wayward any good?
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Wayward (2025) is rated 6.1 out of 10 from 186 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and mystery series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Wayward trailer?
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The official Wayward trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.