Overview

• Netflix released the eight‑episode limited series on September 25 and it is streaming now.
• Created by and starring Mae Martin, the show is fictional but informed by their research and personal connections to the troubled‑teen industry.
• The story follows a trans police officer in the small town of Tall Pines and the coercive academy run by Evelyn Wade, with a tone that blends horror and dark humor.
• Martin has cited real‑world influences, including Synanon‑style confrontation rituals, in shaping the show’s cult dynamics.
• Early reviews praise Toni Collette’s chilling turn and the series’ genre mix, with critics noting a deliberately ambiguous finale that invites discussion.