Wayne

Sixteen-year-old Wayne is rough around the edges and dead set on reclaiming what was stolen from his late father, a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am. When he and Del, a quick-witted classmate, decide to take matters into their own hands, they ride off on a dirt bike and cross into dangerous territory. Along the way they run into crooked cops, petty criminals, and unexpected allies, and Wayne's single-minded focus on the car drags them into bloody confrontations and moral compromises. The series stays close to the characters, showing how grief and loyalty shape reckless choices without giving away how any of it ends.

Wayne premiered in 2019 on YouTube Premium, created by Shawn Simmons. The cast is led by Mark McKenna and Ciara Bravo, with Dean Winters, Stephen Kearin, and James Earl in supporting roles.

The show didn't land major industry awards, but critics and fans highlighted the performances and the show's tonal risks. Reviews often mentioned the chemistry between the leads and the willingness to mix dark violence with quieter emotional beats.

Wayne built a devoted online following thanks to its raw tone, black humor, and memorable set pieces. Viewers on social platforms and fan forums picked apart episodes, praised the lead pairing, and pushed the show into conversations about antihero television in the late 2010s.

Critical response tended to be positive, and audience scores reflect that, with an 8.3/10 average from 529 votes. Reviewers noted the series balances brutal action with moments of tenderness, and it looks at grief, retribution, and loyalty in ways that often leave characters morally ambiguous. The result is a show that feels urgent, uneven at times, and driven by strong central performances.