Netflix Unveils First Teaser for Mae Martin’s Dark New Series ‘Wayward’

Netflix has dropped the first look teaser for its chilling upcoming limited series Wayward, created by and starring Mae Martin. Set to premiere on September 25, 2025, the series dives into the eerie underbelly of a seemingly idyllic town, where nothing is quite as it seems. Co-showrun by Martin and Ryan Scott, Wayward promises a genre-bending blend of psychological thriller, coming-of-age drama, and dark mystery.

 

Set in the quiet town of Tall Pines, the story follows police officer Alex Dempsey (Mae Martin), who has just moved in with his pregnant wife Laura (Sarah Gadon). But their fresh start quickly takes a dark turn when Alex befriends two troubled students—Abbie (Sydney Topliffe) and Leila (Alyvia Alyn Lind)—from the local reform school. Their cryptic warnings lead him to a disturbing trail of secrets that threaten to unravel the entire town.

 

At the heart of the mystery is Evelyn (Toni Collette), the enigmatic head of the reform school, whose serene presence hides potentially sinister motives. As the series unfolds, Alex’s investigation exposes not only the school's twisted dynamics but also generational conflicts, fractured loyalties, and buried truths that refuse to stay hidden. The show challenges viewers to question who can be trusted, and how far someone will go to protect those they care about.

 

The impressive ensemble cast also features Brandon Jay McLaren, Tattiawna Jones, Isolde Ardies, and Joshua Close. With writing by Mae Martin, Ryan Scott, Evangeline Ordaz, Mohamad El Masri, Kim Steele, Kayla Lorette, Alex Elbridge, and Misha Osherovich, Wayward is poised to deliver a complex narrative rich in character and tension. The series includes episodes directed by industry heavyweights Euros Lyn, Renuka Jeyapalan, and John Fawcett, ensuring a gripping visual and emotional experience.

 

With its haunting atmosphere and layered storytelling, Wayward is shaping up to be one of Netflix’s most talked-about limited series of the year. Mark your calendars for September 25, 2025—Tall Pines has secrets, and they’re ready to be exposed.

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