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Wayward was created by comedian, actor, and screenwriter Mae Martin, who also stars in the show as Officer Alex Dempsey. Martin was inspired by “troubled teen” schools, and spun one of their friend's ...

Netflix viewers have been left reeling after the finale episode of Wayward, starring Mae Martin and Toni Collette, left its characters in emotional and physical turmoil. Read on to find a breakdown of ...

Wayward fares better as an in-depth character study of Evelyn and those devoted to her (or not) than it does as a thriller that often feels lifted from a Stephen King novel like The Institute, which ...

The comedian also tells TheWrap about encouraging teenage rebellion, writing their own parts and casting Toni Collette ...

In Mae Martin's new Netflix series 'Wayward,' Toni Collette stars as an enigmatic headmistress at a school for troubled teens.

Mae Martin's Netflix series touches on hot topics, from trans identity to troubled teens, without devolving into polemic ...

Wayward joins a growing roster of Netflix thrillers that combine psychological tension, layered storytelling, and ensemble casts. The series has resonated with audiences for its character-driven plots ...

Netflix's latest thriller series, Wayward, is quickly emerging as a popular title on the platform. The Mae Martin-created show quickly made its way to Netflix on September 25, 2025.

Netflix's latest limited thriller series has left audiences everywhere 'reeling' after its finale episode aired. It's the finale episode that has audiences everywhere 'reeling', but what exactly ...

Martin, best known for co-creating and starring in the semi-autobiographical “Feel Good,” returns to Netflix with a small-town horror-comedy about the “troubled teen industry.” ...

Wayward springboards off the Netflix series The Program, which uncovered the terrible real institutions of teen correctional facilities.