Series synopsis
Wayward is a Canadian drama mystery television series that premiered on Netflix on September 25, 2025. It ended on September 25, 2025. It was created by Mae Martin. It stars Mae Martin, Sarah Gadon, Alyvia Alyn Lind and Sydney Topliffe.
Wayward Kenting is a 20-part TV series produced by Honto Production and directed by Doze Niu. Most scenes were shot in Hengchun, Taiwan. Wayward Kenting received the 43rd Golden Bell Award for Best Writing for a Television Series and nominations in three other categories.
Premise
Wayward Kenting is a 20-part TV series produced by Honto Production and directed by Doze Niu. Most scenes were shot in Hengchun, Taiwan. Wayward Kenting received the 43rd Golden Bell Award for Best Writing for a Television Series and nominations in three other categories.
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Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mae Martin as Alex Dempsey
- Sarah Gadon as Laura Redman
- Alyvia Alyn Lind as Leila
- Sydney Topliffe as Abbie
- Toni Collette as Evelyn Wade
- Tricia Black as Mule
- Patrick J. Adams as Wyatt Turner
- Jackson Doner as Eli
Supporting cast
- Christy Bruce as Meg
- Paul Bates as Bill
- Jenny Raven as Carla
- Byron Mann as Brian
- Cynthia Ritchie as Claire
- Gage Munroe as Riley
- Carolyn Taylor as Officer Terry
- Patrick Gallagher as Chief Bartell
- Charlie Gibbard-McCall as Marty
- Carolina Bartczak as Maggie
- Elizabeth Adams as Ello
- Michael Ayres as Francis
Guest cast
- Patrick J. Adams as Wyatt Turner
- Jackson Doner as Eli
- Christy Bruce as Meg
- Paul Bates as Bill
- Jenny Raven as Carla
- Byron Mann as Brian
- Cynthia Ritchie as Claire
- Gage Munroe as Riley
- Carolyn Taylor as Officer Terry
- Patrick Gallagher as Chief Bartell
- Charlie Gibbard-McCall as Marty
- Carolina Bartczak as Maggie
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 25, 2025 | September 25, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tall Pines After a student escapes, newly arrived local cop Alex Dempsey grows suspicious of the goings-on at Tall Pines Academy, a school for troubled teens. |
September 25, 2025 |
| 2 |
Burrow As a terrified Abbie takes stock of her new surroundings, Leila attempts a daring rescue. Alex discovers there's no privacy in a small town. |
September 25, 2025 |
| 3 |
Break Abbie and Leila get a taste of Tall Pines' unconventional approach to rehabilitation. Alex gains new insight into the school's history — and Laura's. |
September 25, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 25, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 25, 2025 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |