“’Wayward Pines’ was a huge hit for us this past summer,” said David Madden, president, entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. “We were absolutely blown away by the mysterious and surprising world that Night and his team created, and the twisting-and-turning storytelling that drew viewers in from day one. Season Two is going to take the suspense, the vision of the future and the haunting character drama to whole new levels, and we can’t wait for our fans to continue that ride next year.”
The renewal comes as a surprise, given the ending of the first season, which wrapped on a cryptic note with the main character Ethan, played by Matt Dillon, dying, along with a number of other key characters. The future of the town was also left hanging — and under the control of its fascistic youth — raising questions.
