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The Wayward series on Netflix has been spotted by viewers, but don't worry, it has nothing to do with Fox's Wayward Pines, despite what the name might make anyone think. Any assumption that the shows are teamed up is incorrect. The two series have completely separate storylines, different characters, and different production teams. So, if you were expecting a crossover or continuation to happen, you won't find it here.
It's not surprising that there will be confusion! The two series share the same word, "Wayward," in both titles, which could suggest some kind of connection. But aside from that, there is not much tying both these series together. Otherwise, Netflix's Wayward has its own world, story, and thematic focus, and it does not share with Blake Crouch's novels or Fox's show.
Being aware of this distinction, the viewers can view the show with proper expectations and appreciate it on its own merit.
Here's the official trailer for Wayward:
Creators and production differences
Wayward Pines, which aired on Fox, was created by Chad Hodge and adapted from Blake Crouch's best-selling books. It follows a Secret Service agent who enters a strange town named Wayward Pines to investigate, yet nothing is as it seems. Science fiction, mystery, and psychological thriller are just a few of the genres that are employed to craft a bizarre, suspenseful environment for the show.
In contrast to this, Netflix's Wayward was scripted by Mae Martin and features him as well. The show is set in the town of Tall Pines and revolves around a police officer named Alex and his wife, Laura, who used to be a student at the Tall Pines Academy.
The Tall Pines Academy's dark secrets are what the series tries to reveal, with its focus on the psychological manipulation and how far institutions will go in controlling individuals.
Genre and thematic differences
While each show contains suspense and mystery, the genres and styles are different. Wayward Pines contains dystopian science fiction and speculative themes, which have a tendency to bring surreal twists and high-concept situations that challenge reality.
Have a look at the trailer of Wayward Pines:
Wayward is more grounded in psychological drama, though. It talks about the psychological and emotional manipulation of the academy's students and the after-effects of trauma. Wayward also criticizes the "troubled teen" industry, with real-world issues of coercion, control, and institutional secrecy.
Characters and storylines
On Wayward Pines, viewers follow the journey of a Secret Service agent who relocates to a town infested with secrets and lies and gruesome conspiracies. Every character has an ulterior motive, and the town itself is almost sentient, shaping the tale in unsatisfying ways.
Netflix's Wayward introduces the audience to Alex and Laura, whose lives converge with the secret academy. The series also speaks of students such as Abbie and Leila, who expose the academy's nefarious activities. The personal issues, the moral conflicts, and the psychological suspense are the very foundation of the series, and hence the story is completely dissociated from Wayward Pines.
Setting and atmosphere in Wayward and Wayward Pines
Each series' background is another point of distinction. Wayward Pines has a near-dystopian small-town feeling with a surreal and contrived environment. Wayward is set in the town of Tall Pines with a more realistic, though still unnerving, environment.
The academy itself then becomes the setting of the series with a claustrophobic and unsettling background for the subsequent psychological thriller.
Viewer misconceptions and expectations
Because of the shared titles, part of the audience is anticipating crossover material, shared characters, or cross-plotted material between Wayward Pines and Wayward. None of this exists. Dealing with Netflix's Wayward as a standalone series is needed in order to really get the story and enjoy its individualistic approach.
An awareness of this differentiation also prevents unnecessary confusion. The suspense, tension, and mysteries in the show are all contained within its own story. Viewers don't need to know Wayward Pines to be able to understand or appreciate Wayward.
Why does the confusion exist
The confusion between the two shows is simply because both use the name "Wayward." Both shows deal with aspects of loss, uncertainty, and strange towns, which can add to the sense of a connection. However, this is entirely coincidental.
Netflix's move in taking the name Wayward is actually a thematic exploration in the series of characters lost, under duress, or in complex situations, not a nod to Fox's earlier show.
Overall, Wayward on Netflix and Fox's Wayward Pines are two separate series. They differ in creators, focus on theme, genres, characters, and setting. There is no convergence, shared universe, or continuity between the two.
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Viewers can view Wayward as an individual story, immersing themselves in psychological drama, mystery, and dark secrets of Tall Pines without any relation to Wayward Pines.
Also read: Wayward: What inspired Mae Martin to create the upcoming Toni Collette Netflix thriller?
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