Netflix Users Slam #1 Show As “Hot Garbage” and “Absolutely Horrible”

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Netflix releases so many new shows each week – sometimes daily – that not everything is a hit. Even the latest season of Ryan Murphy’s *MONSTER*, which focuses on the crimes of Ed Gein and stars Charlie Hunnam, has received poor reviews, earning a low 20% score from critics and 54% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes. This isn’t unusual; many new Netflix series are getting negative reactions from audiences soon after they premiere.

Netflix’s newest show, Wayward, is getting a lot of attention. Created by Mae Martin, this eight-episode mystery is set in a quirky Vermont town and centers around a hidden school. Martin also stars as Alex Dempsey, a police officer who gets caught up in the school’s secrets. The story quickly becomes complex, revealing a dark history for the school and the unsettling fates of its students. While the show has intriguing elements, it hasn’t been a complete hit with viewers.

Netflix’s Wayward Draws Extreme Criticism, But Is Still Ranked #1

There was a lot of initial excitement for the Netflix mystery series *Wayward*, particularly because it was designed as a limited series and starred Toni Collette in a chilling role. However, after its release, many viewers quickly changed their minds. A recent post on the Netflix subreddit, titled “Wayward was sooo good until it wasn’t,” has ignited a heated discussion, with many expressing strong disapproval of the show.

The original review praised the first few episodes and the intriguing mystery the show created, but felt the final episode didn’t quite live up to the buildup. The reviewer explained they wanted a more satisfying conclusion, believing the mystery was too complex for the ending provided. Despite being a relatively mild critique, this post has led to a lot of strong reactions and further criticism from other viewers.

One user bluntly stated they thought the show was terrible and couldn’t even finish watching it. They described the acting as amateurish, comparing it to performances you’d see on the Nickelodeon channel, and said it didn’t fit the show’s attempt to be a serious psychological thriller.

“Wayward was absolutely horrible from the jump,” another added.

“I couldn’t finish the first episode. What the hell was that lol,” one user added.

However, many people weren’t afraid to share their disagreement, and some observed a trend in the responses. One person wrote that while some disliked it for legitimate reasons, a significant number of reviews seemed intentionally negative.

Even though many viewers have been critical of the show, *Wayward* remains the most popular series on Netflix worldwide. Since its debut on September 25th, *Wayward* has held the #1 spot globally for two weeks running. Netflix reports that the show was watched 14 million times in its second week, a significant increase of 6 million views from its first week. While fans might have mixed feelings, Netflix simply counts each view regardless of whether it’s positive or negative.

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2025-10-09 18:24