Teen Wolf
Seen it?2011 | 6 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Audiences adore it (8.4 out of 10), it drew serious awards attention, it held a wide audience for several seasons and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Vampire Diaries or Legacies, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 6 seasons and 100 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- A big time investment at 6 seasons.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesVery strong
8.4 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
15 wins and 23 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a wide audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 608K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.
Season 12011 · 12 episodes · 68% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday- Season 22012 · 12 episodes · 90% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.3 out of 10Friday
- Season 32013 · 24 episodes · 88% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.8 out of 10Friday
- Season 42014 · 12 episodes · 67% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.3 out of 10Saturday
- Season 52015 · 20 episodes · 92% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.6 out of 10Saturday
- Season 62016 · 20 episodes · 83% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.5 out of 10Friday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Jeff Davis
- Tyler PoseyScott McCall
- Holland RodenLydia Martin
- Shelley HennigMalia Tate
- Dylan SprayberryLiam Dunbar
- Linden AshbyNoah Stilinski
- Melissa PonzioMelissa McCall
- JR BourneChris Argent