"The Wayward Pines" is a mystery thriller television series based on the novels by Blake Crouch. The story follows Ethan Burke, a Secret Service agent who arrives in the small town of Wayward Pines, Idaho, searching for two missing federal agents. He soon discovers that the town harbors dark secrets and is cut off from the outside world. As Ethan investigates, he encounters the town's peculiar residents, including Dr. Jenkins and Kate Hewson, who hold crucial information about Wayward Pines. The series explores themes of isolation, control, and the nature of humanity, leading to shocking revelations about the town's true purpose.