TV series · 2015 · Fox Broadcasting Company
Is Wayward Pines based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Wayward Pines is based on the book The Wayward Pines Trilogy by Blake Crouch.
The TV series premiered in 2015 on Fox Broadcasting Company.
The book behind Wayward Pines
The Wayward Pines Trilogy
by Blake Crouch · thriller, speculative detective fiction, science fiction
2012–2014 science fiction novel series by Blake Crouch.
Common questions
Is Wayward Pines based on a book?
Yes. Wayward Pines is based on the book The Wayward Pines Trilogy by Blake Crouch.
Who wrote the book Wayward Pines is based on?
The Wayward Pines Trilogy was written by Blake Crouch.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Wayward Pines Trilogy before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Blake Crouch's books
- Dark Matter (TV, 2024)