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TIFF Reviews for Netflix’s Wayward Praise Toni Collette, Question Split Narrative

Early festival reviews find the Netflix limited series stylish yet unfocused.

Overview

  • The eight-episode mystery-thriller from creator-star Mae Martin premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9.
  • Critics highlight Toni Collette’s performance as Evelyn Wade as a standout that elevates the show’s eerie tone.
  • Reviews fault the dual-track structure that splits time between a new cop in town and teens inside Tall Pines Academy, citing pacing issues and limited convergence.
  • IndieWire graded the series B-, ComicBook.com rated it 2.5 out of 5, and FandomWire delivered a negative take that decries thin payoffs.
  • All episodes are set to stream globally on Netflix on September 25.