Teen Wolf (2011)

Synopsis

Scott McCall, a high school student living in the town of Beacon Hills has his life drastically changed when he's bitten by a werewolf, becoming one himself. He must henceforth learn to balance his problematic new identity with his day-to-day teenage life. The following characters are instrumental to his struggle: Stiles, his best friend; Allison, his love interest who comes from a family of werewolf hunters; and Derek, a mysterious werewolf with a dark past. Throughout the series, he strives to keep his loved ones safe while maintaining normal relationships with them.

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• Netflix
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• fuboTV
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Cast

• Tyler Posey as Scott McCall
• Holland Roden as Lydia Martin
• Dylan O'Brien as Stiles Stilinski
• Linden Ashby as Noah Stilinski
• Shelley Hennig as Malia Tate
• JR Bourne as Chris Argent
• Melissa Ponzio as Melissa McCall
• Tyler Hoechlin as Derek Hale
• Crystal Reed as Marie-Jeanne Valet
• Dylan Sprayberry as Liam Dunbar

If you liked Teen Wolf, try

• The Vampire Diaries
• Wednesday
• True Blood
• Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
• Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun
• Legacies
• Batman Beyond
• Never Have I Ever

BingeNext's take

If you’re into shows that mix supernatural thrills with the ups and downs of high school life, Teen Wolf is a solid pick. It follows Scott McCall, a regular teenager who suddenly becomes a werewolf and has to juggle his new identity with everyday challenges. The show balances drama and comedy well, and the relationships between Scott, his best friend Stiles, and his love interest Allison add a lot of heart to the story. The mysterious Derek brings in some darker, more intense moments that keep things interesting. With six seasons and 100 episodes, it’s a good commitment for anyone who enjoys character-driven stories with a fantasy twist. If you liked shows like The Vampire Diaries or Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, this one should feel right at home. Watching it feels like being part of a tight-knit group facing extraordinary problems while still trying to live normal lives.