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Wayward (Incontrolables) Lands on Netflix as Eight-Episode Limited Series

Early coverage centers on a creator-led cast featuring a breakout performance by Sydney Topliffe.

Overview

  • The series premiered globally on Netflix on September 25, 2025, and is presented as a closed miniseries of eight episodes.
  • Co-creator Mae Martin leads as Alex Dempsey, a police agent investigating the Academy Tall Pines in a blend of psychological thriller and investigative drama.
  • Toni Collette portrays Evelyn Wade, the academy’s director, with Sarah Gadon among the principal ensemble.
  • Sydney Topliffe draws attention as Abbie, with Alyvia Alyn Lind as Leila, two students whose perspectives anchor the school-centered storyline.
  • Outlets note that Netflix has not announced a second season, and the project was conceived and marketed as a limited series.