Teen Wolf (2011)
Kernel Score: 91% · 4,639 ratings
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
First aired: 2011-06-05
Seasons: 6 · 100 episodes
Is Teen Wolf worth watching?
Worth watching. A teen supernatural drama with werewolves, mysteries and a big cast. It's soapy and a bit silly, but if you like the genre it's very bingeable.
Watch it if you
- love teen supernatural dramas
- want a long, bingeable series
- like werewolves and friendship stories
Skip it if you
- want grounded, realistic drama
- dislike soap-opera plotting
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Teen Wolf
- Stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Fubo, Philo, MGM+, Spectrum On Demand
- Free with ads: Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
Teen Wolf parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Teen Wolf is a supernatural teen drama involving werewolf violence and romance.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Werewolf transformations and creature conflicts involve moderate to intense supernatural violence.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes teen romance and interspecies romantic storylines typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Teen Wolf
If you liked Teen Wolf, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- The Vampire Diaries (2009) — 91%: Another teen supernatural drama with a romance
- The Originals (2013) — 91%: Supernatural family drama
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) — 90%: The classic teen monster-fighting series
- Grimm (2011) — 91%: Monster-of-the-week detective fantasy
- Legacies (2018) — 91%: Teen supernatural school drama
- Wednesday (2022) — 91%: Gothic teen mystery with monsters
Cast
- Tyler Posey as Scott McCall
- Holland Roden as Lydia Martin
- Shelley Hennig as Malia Tate
- Dylan Sprayberry as Liam Dunbar
- Linden Ashby as Noah Stilinski
- Melissa Ponzio as Melissa McCall
- JR Bourne as Chris Argent
Teen Wolf FAQ
Is Teen Wolf worth watching?
Worth watching. A teen supernatural drama with werewolves, mysteries and a big cast. It's soapy and a bit silly, but if you like the genre it's very bingeable.
Where can I watch Teen Wolf?
In the US you can stream Teen Wolf on Netflix, Prime Video, Fubo, Philo, MGM+ and Spectrum On Demand, watch it free with ads on Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Teen Wolf OK for kids?
Teen Wolf is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Teen Wolf is a supernatural teen drama involving werewolf violence and romance.
What shows are like Teen Wolf?
If you liked Teen Wolf, try The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Grimm.