Saturday, February 28, 2015

Teen Wolf

Unlike a lot of supernatural themed shows that portray all varieties of 'unnatural' creatures, this series is solely based on werewolves. The factor about this show that would perhaps categorise it as 'teen drama' is that, majority of the protagonists of the show are high school teenagers, the most notable character being Scott McCall, who was bitten by a werewolf which caused him to turn into one. 

The series has a lot of emphasis on werewolf mythology, some which are stereotypical and well known, and others a little more unique. Having a darker tone and sense of comedy to it, there is also the involvement of horror and violence, which most certainly caught my interest. Unlike the 1985 movie of the same name on which it is loosely based, this television adaption is more edgier and darker, with a lot more intended focus on the mythological aspect. Keeping in mind that it is 'teen drama', the romance subplots are warranted most of the time, except maybe at a few moments, wherein it seems like they're trying to push it too hard. 

The setting and atmosphere of the show is brilliant, and so are the plot twists. The high school scenario may seem unrealistic, seeing as the characters are never in class half the time and whatnot, but considering that that the series' primary target is to keep the supernatural aspect running, the creators have done a good job. Each season has it's own compelling plot line, with the third season being my personal favourite, and a total of four seasons. The fifth season will premiere on June 29th, with 20 episodes, which will be split into two parts. 

Happy binge-watching! 

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