Series synopsis
The Wayfinders is a action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Angel on April 28, 2025. It stars Issy Knopfler, Sam Buchanan, Tamara Smart and Rowan Robinson.
Follows three high schoolers mistakenly transported to a brutal medieval world. Falling in with unlikely comrades caught in a civil war, the teens fight for survival as they search for a way back home.
Premise
Follows three high schoolers mistakenly transported to a brutal medieval world. Falling in with unlikely comrades caught in a civil war, the teens fight for survival as they search for a way back home.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Issy Knopfler as Aurora
- Sam Buchanan as Kavan
- Tamara Smart as Oaklee
- Rowan Robinson as Zaya
- Mackenzie Crook as Goran
- Wes Chatham as Mitch
- Andrew Liner as Darryl
- Vince Mattis as Cash
Supporting cast
- Nimmi Harasgama as Mrs. Patel
- Filipe Cates as Vedric
- Lawrence Walker as Calibor
- Mimi Slinger as Keesha
- Coulter Dittman as Chad
Guest cast
- Ava Ross as Student
- Ben Hanley as Nerd
- Jake Dundon as Student
- Rory Litherland as Student (as Rory Liverland)
- Emma Ryan as Student
- Philip Flannery as Student
- Ben Kirkland as Warrior
- Orestis Smalis as School Jock
- Evan Nikolas Fields as Flynn
- Jonty Ross as Vedric Soldier
- Jed Murray as Rawhead
- Lonan Ross as Student
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 28, 2025 | January 14, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Wayfinders Three teenagers end up in a magical medieval kingdom. As they seek to return home, they make unexpected alliances and face dangerous enemies, discovering that they may be part of an ancient prophecy. |
April 28, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Old Switcheroo Hunted by Vedric’s forces, the teens follow Aurora toward Calibor’s hidden village, meeting allies and dangers along the way. |
December 17, 2025 |
| 3 |
Oakleaf of the Wayfinders The Wayfinders arrive at Tyr-Valen where each commits to a new path. Oaklee trains with clerics, Cash endures Kavan’s harsh instruction and Flynn leans on Calibor's thieving expertise. |
December 24, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Angel |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 28, 2025 |
| Last aired | January 14, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday |