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Netflix’s ‘Wayward’ Climbs to No. 1 as Talk of More Episodes Grows Without a Renewal

The limited thriller’s breakout run has prompted questions about continuing the story.

Overview

  • Since its September 25 debut, the series reached No. 1 on Netflix’s Top 10 English TV list with 8.2 million first‑week views and was later overtaken by a new true‑crime release.
  • Netflix has not announced a renewal, though creator-star Mae Martin and cast members say they are open to continuing the limited series.
  • Created by and starring Mae Martin, the show follows a new police officer and two students who begin probing a reform academy’s hold on a small Vermont town.
  • Reviews note a divide, with critics praising performances—especially Toni Collette—while audience scores lag, reflected in a 78% critics rating versus 48% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Coverage underscores the show’s roots in documented abuses within the troubled‑teen industry and Martin’s personal connection to the subject.