Wayward (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 2025, Wayward is a drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. A small-town cop suspects that the local school for troubled teens — and its dangerously charismatic founder — may not be all it seems.
Who’s in it. Wayward stars Mae Martin as Alex Dempsey, Sarah Gadon as Laura Redman, Alyvia Alyn Lind as Leila and Sydney Topliffe as Abbie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Wayward has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wayward page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wayward tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wayward (2025)?
- In US, Wayward is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wayward worth watching?
- Wayward holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wayward?
- Wayward stars Mae Martin, Sarah Gadon, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Sydney Topliffe and Toni Collette.
- When was Wayward released?
- Wayward was released in 2025.