The Netflix thriller, Wayward, is set to be one of the streaming giant's biggest hits this autumn, delving into a chilling small-town mystery.

The series is the brainchild of Canadian writer and comedian Mae Martin, who takes on an unexpected role as a police officer investigating a seemingly idyllic town harbouring a dark secret.

After relocating to Tall Pines with his wife Laura, portrayed by Sarah Gadon, he begins to suspect that the enigmatic head of the local school for troubled youth, Evelyn Wade (Toni Collette), may not be as she appears.

Simultaneously, two defiant teenagers, Leila (Alyvia Alyn Lind) and Abbie (Sydney Topliffe), could hold the key to uncovering the town's mysterious past.

As the eight-part series gears up to make waves on Netflix when it premieres tomorrow (Thu

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