hlynn117
Since: Jul, 2013
07/31/2014 00:00:00
This is the most accurate review of this show on this site, IMO. Some of the bad CGI is due to budget issues, btw, which might not excuse it, but the show got away from it a lot after that first season.
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I Watched It With The Intention To Mock...
And instead found myself completely hooked!
That being what it is, I'm a rather fresh fan that just happened to watch all the seasons in one go, but that has allowed me to judge each season accordingly and without the handicap of Nostalgia Goggles. (Which, by the way, I'm baffled are even on, as this show is still kind of a baby, having only 36 episodes so far and only started airing 2011.)
First Impressions Scott: Dude. The human figured out you were a werewolf before you did, that is just sad. And your priorities? Get them straight, like, yesterday. Stiles: Well, aren't you a sarcastic little shit? Whoa, did they just practically admit this kid's ADHD? Dude, are you actually... are you actually Genre Savvy? Derek: Oh my God, are you seriously wearing all-black clothes with a leather jacket and trying to work the mysterious, supernatural creature vibe? What the hell, Costuming Department, I can practically SMELL the douchebag. Lydia: Alpha Bitch befriends lonely new girl? And is actually sincere? Did not see that one coming. Allison: I'm not sure what to think of you, but the sudden display of gymnastics and archery isn't exactly shocking. Also, you seem kinda easily influenced...
And hello, improvement. Scott's an idiot with super-hormones, but he's a genuinely good guy. (Being a special snowflake now is kinda hard to take, but at least you gained power without submitting to the dark side.) Stiles is basically the living embodiment of human triumph in the face of adversity. Derek's actually socially awkward and kind of adorable, with some spectacularly good reasons for his trust issues. Lydia, I actually LIKE you, the surprises continue. Allison, you've really grown into yourself as of 3a.
This show is powered by its compelling characters. The story is pretty touch-and-go, sometimes suffering from a severe lack of focus, and other times setting our very blood on fire with the limitless potential it provides. The fact that they feel the need to use CGI deer just makes the obvious CGI harder to take. The Alpha werewolf forms are silly-looking and have red eyes, oh my God, I nearly broke something laughing. The regular forms are actually pretty refreshing, the neanderthal look is one I approve of.
TL;DR It may be piggy-backing off the success of vamps, but it's definitely got its own momentum.