The Wilds
Seen it?2020 | 2 seasons | Mystery, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Lost or Yellowjackets, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A group of teen girls from different backgrounds must fight for survival after a plane crash strands them on a deserted island. The castaways both clash and bond as they learn more about each other, the secrets they keep, and the traumas they've all endured. But there’s just one twist… these girls did not end up on this island by accident.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 146K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12020 · 10 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday- Season 22022 · 8 episodes · 4.8 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Sarah Streicher
- Zack CalderonRaf García
- Alex FitzalanSeth Novak
- Sarah PidgeonLeah Rilke
- Sophia AliFatin Jadmani
- Charles AlexanderKirin O’Conner
- Shannon BerryDot Campbell
- Jenna ClauseMartha Blackburn
- Reign EdwardsRachel Reid
- Mia HealeyShelby Goodkind
- Erana JamesToni Shalifoe