Sourwolfnewtmas Reviews

Teen Wolf (2011–2017)

So much better than expected

[9/10 · 5 August 2015]

My friend had been pestering me to watch this show for a year but I would always refuse. From the little I knew, I had only heard about there being wolves and an unnecessary amount of shirtlessness. Both of course are true but there is another element to the show that makes it different.

Mainly the fact that after season 1, they showed us another side of the supernatural world with all the different creatures like kanimas, kitsunes, notgitsunes (to name a few). Another reason being Stiles. Sure everyone talks about him all the time but him and his friendship with Scott really make the show. In seasons 1 and 2 he's the sarcastic, lovable comedy relief which something like teen wolf needs with it being so dark.

The characters all develop well as the plot goes on with some great additions. The running theme is always "who is the -" in each season like who is the kanima? Who is the darach?

Overall it's a really good show and my only regret is avoiding it for so long.

In the Flesh (2013–2014)

Best show in years

[10/10 · 25 May 2015]

I didn't see any trailers or advertising on TV or online so it was a surprise as I was flicking through channels. At first I thought here we go another zombie apocalypse, more generic characters, predictable plot. I was really pleasantly surprised.

The premise is a world where zombies can be cured by a daily injection and are known as PDS or partially deceased syndrome sufferers. They still retain their undead appearance but think and feel like they did before they died.

The PDS suffers have to face severe prejudice from the living which in a way is portrayed as a kind of racism. They also must come to terms with how they died and the fact they killed people in their untreated state.

There is romance but not in a sickly kind of way which is new. It doesn't focus on this as the plot is so complex and well written, as are the characters. All of the characters are relatable. Even the villains have clear motive to explain their actions.

The only downside would be the fact I personally find it difficult to watch any zombie films or series after seeing another side to this world but overall I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes horror series or series with good LGBT and mental health representation.