Netflix Releases ‘Wayward’ Limited Series Trailer Starring Toni Collette for 2025 Premiere

Netflix's new limited series Wayward, created by Mae Martin, is a genre-bending thriller set in the seemingly idyllic town of Tall Pines, where sinister secrets lurk behind every door. The story follows police officer Alex Dempsey and his pregnant wife Laura as they move into town and connect with two students from a local school for troubled teens, uncovering dark truths tied to the mysterious school leader Evelyn, played by Toni Collette. The series explores themes of generational conflict, friendship, loyalty, and buried secrets, with a cast including Sarah Gadon, Sydney Topliffe, Alyvia Alyn Lind, and more. Wayward will premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival before debuting on Netflix on September 25, 2025. The show is noted for its strong performances and a suspenseful atmosphere that blends elements of thriller, mystery, and drama. Created and co-showrun by Martin alongside Ryan Scott, the series promises to deliver a compelling narrative about the hidden darkness beneath a picture-perfect town.