Wayward Pines The Friendliest Place on Earth (Season 1, Episode 8)
TV-14
TV Episode | 44 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

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Wayward Pines

The Friendliest Place on Earth (Season 1, Episode 8)

TV-14

TV Episode | 44 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Ethan sets out to determine who is responsible for an explosion that left two in critical condition.

Showrunner

Chad Hodge

Director

Tim Hunter

Writers

Chad Hodge | Blake Crouch (based on the novels by) (written for television by) | Patrick Aison (written for television by) | Rob Fresco (written for television by)

Producers

Patrick Aison | Chad Hodge

Composer

Charlie Clouser (music by)

Cinematographer

Jim Denault

Editor

John Axness

Production Designer

Curt Beech

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Edit Released

Updated Jul 10, 2015

Release date

Jul 9, 2015 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 11 nominations

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30 cast members

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Ron Wear Abby (uncredited) Abby (uncredited) See fewer	Wayward Pines (2015)