Overview

• Wayward, an eight‑episode Netflix limited series created by and starring Mae Martin, premiered September 25 after an early TIFF debut.
• The show has surged on Netflix’s charts, with outlets citing FlixPatrol data and reporting a No. 1 spot in the US Top 10.
• Viewers and critics highlight standout turns from Toni Collette and the ensemble, with positive notices from publications including The Guardian, The Independent, and Empire.
• Netflix has not announced a renewal, though the story’s open ending and strong viewership have prompted widespread calls for a second season.
• Martin says the concept draws on a close friend’s experience in a troubled‑teen program, using a fictional Tall Pines Academy to examine real‑world concerns.