Summary
Mae Martin's new Netflix series "Wayward" examines the troubled teen industry, showing its connections to 1970s self-help groups. The show uses a friendship narrative to explore the industry's harsh realities. Toni Collette co-stars as a leader of such an organization.
Key Facts
- "Wayward" is a Netflix series created by and starring Mae Martin.
- The show focuses on the troubled teen industry, worth a billion dollars, which often lacks regulation.
- This industry has roots in 1970s self-help cults that used strict behavioral therapy.
- Mae Martin has a personal interest in the topic from past experiences as a teenager.
- Toni Collette plays a leader in the organization depicted in the series.
- The series aims to start conversations about the impact of these facilities.
- "Wayward" is described as including thriller elements for storytelling.
