Wild Boys: Strangers in Town – Release Date, Episode Guide (2 Parts) & Runtime
Everything you need to know before streaming Paramount+’s two-part true-crime doc
Last updated: February 22, 2026
If you’re searching for the essentials on Wild Boys: Strangers in Town – Release Date + Episode Guide (2 Parts) + Runtime, here’s the quick, spoiler-light breakdown: when it dropped, how many episodes it has, what they’re called, and exactly how long it takes to watch the full story.
Release date (and where to watch)
Wild Boys: Strangers in Town premiered on Paramount+ on February 18, 2026. It’s a two-part docuseries, and both episodes are listed on the service with the same release date—so you can binge the entire thing in one sitting.
Episode guide (2 parts) + runtime
| Part | Episode | Title | Release date | Runtime | Synopsis (light, no big spoilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | S1E1 | Out of the Woods | Feb 18, 2026 | 46 minutes | Two “brothers” appear in a small town, sparking awe, suspicion, and a widening search for the truth. |
| Part 2 | S1E2 | Into the World | Feb 18, 2026 | 45 minutes | The story unravels as their past comes into view—forcing the town to confront what it believed and why. |
Total runtime: how long to watch both parts?
The runtimes are 46 minutes (Episode 1) + 45 minutes (Episode 2) = ~91 minutes total (about 1 hour and 31 minutes). If you add a little buffer for pausing, you can realistically finish it in an evening.
What is Wild Boys: Strangers in Town about?
The series dives into the real-life story of two young men who arrived in a British Columbia town claiming they’d been raised off-grid with no records of their existence. The claim drew intense local attention and a media frenzy—until the story began to crack under scrutiny and their true identities emerged.
In the Paramount+ docuseries version, the story is framed as a mystery about belief and community: what made the “Wild Boys” narrative so compelling, who stepped in to help, and how the consequences rippled outward once the truth came out.
A Paramount+ Canada Instagram post about the trailer
Paramount+ Canada shared a promotional post for the docuseries—useful if you want a quick visual vibe check before you hit play.
What Reddit discussions say about the Wild Boys story
Even before the Paramount+ docuseries, the “Wild Boys” saga had a long tail online—especially among true-crime podcast listeners. Reddit threads tend to focus on (1) how the story was sold publicly, (2) what footage/interviews exist, and (3) the uneasy mix of empathy, skepticism, and outrage the case can spark.
Does anyone know anywhere where I can see the interviews with the two boys from Chameleon: Wild Boys?
Thoughts on Wild Boys
Live X (Twitter) feed: reactions & links as they post
If you want a real-time stream of chatter, reviews, and “wait—what?” reactions, this search feed updates as new posts go up.
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FAQ
- Is Wild Boys: Strangers in Town a movie or a series?
- It’s a two-part docuseries (two episodes total), designed to watch like a single feature-length story.
- How many parts are there?
- Two: “Out of the Woods” (Part 1) and “Into the World” (Part 2).
- What’s the total runtime?
- About 91 minutes combined (46m + 45m).
- What’s the rating?
- The Paramount+ listing shows a TV-14 rating.