Season 1 succeeds because it uses the supernatural as a language, not a gimmick.
: While some of the CGI and werewolf makeup in this first season feel a bit dated or "cheesy" by modern standards, the show’s dark cinematography and tense atmosphere effectively heighten the stakes. Teen Wolf Season 1 Complete Pack
★★★★½ (4.5/5) Essential for fans of Buffy , The Vampire Diaries , or anyone who believes high school is its own kind of horror story. Season 1 succeeds because it uses the supernatural
Essential for fans of: Buffy the Vampire Slayer , The Vampire Diaries , Hemlock Grove , and anyone who ever felt like a monster in high school. Essential for fans of: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
What makes Season 1 stand out is the balance of "monster-of-the-week" thrills with the overarching mystery of the "Alpha"—the mysterious werewolf responsible for Scott's bite. Along the way, we meet the iconic supporting cast: