Yellowjackets

The Premise

Yellowjackets is a psychological thriller and survival drama that follows a high school girls’ soccer team whose plane crashes deep in the Canadian wilderness in 1996. Stranded with little hope of rescue, the survivors must endure brutal conditions, dwindling resources, and rising tensions as they struggle to stay alive. Over time, their desperation leads to shocking and savage choices, blurring the line between humanity and primal instinct. The story unfolds in a dual timeline, also following the now-adult survivors in 2021, who are haunted by their past and the dark secrets they’ve kept hidden for decades. As mysterious threats emerge, they are forced to confront what really happened in the wilderness and how it continues to shape their lives. The show masterfully blends horror, psychological drama, and supernatural elements, keeping viewers guessing about whether the forces at play are real or imagined. With its gripping storytelling and complex characters, Yellowjackets explores themes of trauma, survival, and the terrifying depths of human nature.

Dual Timeline

Teen Timeline

In the 1996 timeline of Yellowjackets, the New Jersey state champion girls' soccer team boards a flight to Seattle for a tournament, but their plane crashes in the remote Canadian wilderness. Stranded with limited supplies and no immediate hope of rescue, the survivors must learn to fend for themselves, forming alliances and power struggles that grow more intense over time. As the months pass, starvation, harsh weather, and fear push them to their limits, leading to eerie rituals, violence, and even cannibalism. Some, like Misty, embrace the chaos, while others, like Shauna and Nat, struggle to hold onto their morality. Meanwhile, Lottie begins to exhibit strange, almost prophetic visions, sparking belief in supernatural forces controlling their fate. As desperation sets in, friendships are tested, leaders emerge, and the group slowly descends into something darker and more primal. The mystery of what truly happened in the wilderness lingers, with only fragments revealed as the series progresses.

Adult Timeline

In the 2021 timeline of Yellowjackets, the known surviving women—Shauna, Nat, Misty, and Taissa—struggle to maintain normal lives while hiding the dark secrets of their past. Shauna appears to be a suburban mom, but beneath the surface, she harbors deep resentment and a dangerous side. Nat battles addiction and obsession with uncovering the truth about their past, while Misty, now a manipulative caregiver, uses her cunning nature to keep control over those around her. Taissa, a rising political figure, is haunted by sleepwalking episodes and disturbing visions, threatening both her career and family life. When an anonymous blackmailer threatens to expose what really happened in the wilderness, the women are forced back together, unraveling old wounds and reigniting their paranoia. As their trauma resurfaces, they must face the question: did they ever truly escape the wilderness, or did it follow them back?