he Wilds captures the nuanced storytelling of young characters fighting for survival while navigating the complexities of early womanhood. It’s Lord of the Flies with a Mean Girls streak. It’s a playful YA concoction that dips in and out of your favourite Pretty Little Liars-styled dialogue and misfit The Society adventures. But, here’s the twist: under the guise of an all-female trip to Hawaii, the eight girls embark on a flight together and suddenly find themselves stranded on an island and left to fend for themselves. As friendships and fraught relationships emerge, the group is forced to adjust to their new realities and grow outside of their comforts.
