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Season 1 – Wayward Pines

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Executive producer M. Night Shyamalan brings Blake Crouch's best-selling trilogy of novels, "Pines," to life in this psychological, mind-bending thriller about a mysterious small town in Idaho called Wayward Pines. Visitors and natives of the unusual town struggle to understand the complex origins of Wayward Pines, what the town really is -- and if there is a way to get out. As explosive and shocking events unfold, it becomes clear that a civil war is emerging, and that the human race is in danger.
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Wayward Pines — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Creepy and strange in the best way possible, Wayward Pines is a welcome return to form for M. Night Shyamalan.

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David Wiegand San Francisco Chronicle 05/22/2015
2.5/4
The elements are here to make Wayward Pines worth a visit as other broadcast shows end their seasons and head off to hiatus for the summer. Go to Full Review Robert Bianco USA Today 05/19/2015
2.5/4
The tone is ominous throughout in a show that provides its share of good jolts. Go to Full Review Alex McLevy AV Club 05/18/2015
B+
Welcome to Wayward Pines, where nothing is certain, no one can be trusted, and imitation is not only the highest form of flattery, it's a way of life. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch TV Over Mind 03/04/2020
As a whole, Wayward Pines never finds a balance between being unhinged and believable, assembling a trite ensemble of characters. Go to Full Review Garin Pirnia Esquire Magazine 10/19/2018
What appears to be yet another Twin Peaks/David Lynch-inspired knockoff quickly evolves into something far more sinister. Go to Full Review Natalia Marcos El Pais (Spain) 07/16/2018
But if you go into the story, you can enjoy a perfect series for the summer season. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Fischer W. @Fishhook Mar 5 It was absolutely amazing but the ending was extremely disappointing and corny. But the suspense and theories earlier in the season make it worth watching. See more Clay M @RT82884275 Sep 16 I thought it was pretty good sci-fi See more A.L.Jude P @judebd Jul 27 The story was engaging, but the unraveling felt rushed, making the second season feel entirely unnecessary. See more John C @RT97228488 04/22/2025 Starts off strong, and explained with a somewhat absurd premise later- but we start off with an intriguing mystery, a cast all tasked with strange behavior. We see some characters acting in a chilling culty way, and even in ways where we can see they are being torn apart inside. In fact some of the best acting I've ever seen from Terrence Howard. With the premise established, there seems to a rich ground to explore in human behavior. But the pot's gotta boil and we gotta get events turning. However, towards the end of the season, the writing builds up too many questions, those sort where you are constantly thinking -"Wait, why did they...?" and "Why don't they ask about...?" Matt Dillon starts out adequately as a focus for the narrative but the various plotlines fragment by the end and it becomes more of a plot engine where the early episodes focus on interpersonal conflict, and so Dillon's performance later feels shallow and phoned in, I mean he seriously fails to convince in places. By the end you will be asking more questions of "Yeah, but why did so-and-so" act like this? Especially Melissa Leo's character, which makes many a hard turn. Oh well, if you're seriously in a show hole, this could do for you. I haven't watched all of season 2 yet, but I'm getting the feeling the drop in ratings is pretty accurate. See more james o @RT63376403 03/29/2025 the series was inspired by Twin Peaks. See more Kristyn M @Kenneth1984 02/01/2025 Great premise, very poor story and the books aren't much better. See more Read all reviews
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Matt Dillon

Ethan Burke

Melissa Leo

Nurse Pam

Carla Gugino

Kate Hewson Ballinger

Toby Jones

Dr. Jenkins

Terrence Howard

Sheriff Pope

Juliette Lewis

Beverly

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 14, 2015 Where Paradise Is Home Secret Service Agent Ethan Burke begins his investigation into the disappearance of two federal agents. Details Episode 2 Aired May 21, 2015 Don't Discuss Your Life Before After discovering Bill Evans' corpse in an abandoned house, Ethan teams up with Beverly to look for clues; Theresa and Ben head to Idaho to look for Ethan. Details Episode 3 Aired May 28, 2015 Our Town, Our Law Kate's participation in a heinous act leaves Ethan stunned; Ben and Theresa continue their search for Ethan. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 4, 2015 One of Our Senior Realtors Has Chosen to Retire The Burkes return to town to learn Ethan has been given a leadership role; Ben attends his first day of school, where he is given private tutoring; Theresa gets a job offer. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 11, 2015 The Truth Ethan makes a shocking discovery outside of Wayward Pines; Theresa meets with her first client, who is confused about the town; Ben learns the truth about the town from his teacher. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 25, 2015 Choices Ethan learns more about the eerie town's history and the people who live there; Theresa wants to investigate an unusual plot of land; Harold and Kate plan a covert operation. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 2, 2015 Betrayal Ethan doesn't know who he can trust after finding a bomb in his car; Harold and Kate have a consultation with Pam; things heat up between Amy and Ben. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 9, 2015 The Friendliest Place on Earth Ethan sets out to determine who is responsible for an explosion on Main Street that left two residents in critical condition; Harold bails on the covert operation; Nurse Pam tries to ascertain whether any workers have been making false reports. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 16, 2015 A Reckoning Ethan interrogates Harold about other insurgents; Amy's health declines; Pam encourages Theresa to look into Plot 33; Ben's teacher advises him to talk publicly about the events affecting Wayward Pines. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 23, 2015 Cycle Ethan and Kate try to make sure everyone is out of harm's way after Pilcher turns off the electricity; Pam tries to get Pilcher to reconsider; Ethan and Kate prepare for an attack. Details

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Wayward Pines — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
M. Night Shyamalan
Executive Producer
M. Night Shyamalan, Donald De Line, Chad Hodge, Ashwin Rajan
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (V|L)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 14, 2015