Season 1 of Teen Wolf is an enjoyable mix of supernatural mystery and high school drama that makes you get sucked into the world. It is, after all, a tale of an average adolescent boy, Scott McCall, who is unexpectedly plunged into a new and dangerous, unknown world after a werewolf bit him. The peculiarity of this series is that the supernatural aspect is combined with the human one of coming of age struggles the problems of friendship, love, identity, and the mess of adolescence. The show is full of excitement as it reveals the power of secrets and also the emotional ordeal of becoming part of something and saving lives of loved ones as the threat of assaults grows stronger.
The acting is most truly interesting, particularly Tyler Posey as the character of Scott who is the archetypal fumbling teenager with a strong combination of vulnerability and courage. Stiles, played by Dylan O’Brien offers comic relief and emotional devotion and makes the show heartwarming and funny. The minor characters, including the ferocious Allison Argent to the emo-like Derek Hale, also add their own intricate plots to the tale, forming a network of alliances and confrontations that add to the story. The plot and the pace make the story exciting without losing the depth of emotions, and the cinematography and music soundtrack serve their purpose of increasing suspense and adrenaline in the situation when the action is intense.
The most undeniably interesting part was how the theme of trust, sacrifice, and the ability to control the darker impulses were explored in the context of the Teen Wolf. I had a feeling of excitement and sympathy when it comes to the series, as I sympathized with Scott as he struggles with his newfound abilities and the threat they pose. It is a very strong coming out tale wrapped around a supernatural mystery that teaches us that we should never lose sight of the fact that though our world may be full of monsters it is our strength and humanity that makes us who we really are.
