Monday, March 24, 2014

Saying Goodbye


The television show Teen Wolf has continued to grow its fan base over the seasons but this third season has presented many unexpected twists. This time, the death of a beloved main character.


Allison Argent

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Allison appeared in the beginning as the new girl and viewers watch her transform into a warrior up until her death.


                               Allison Argent was
beautiful,
strong,
independent,
a fighter,
a daughter,
and
a friend,
but most of all she was loved by so many.


Fans of the character Allison Argent have been creating videos, like this one, that highlight the character as a way of saying goodbye.


 
 
Allison's death has not only been difficult for fans and cast members, but also for the MTV network. MTV has done something different in response to the character being killed off.

They have created a memorial site for the character.

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The site has the death scene of the character, cast reactions, and a section for fans to share their own thoughts and feelings with the rest of the fan base.

While this choice may seem a bit unusual, it has received a lot of attention. Channel 24 Entertainment NowSTL Today, JS Online and even Times Bulletin Media have something to say about this unique choice the network has made.

No matter the method, we all have our ways of mourning our favorite characters when they die, but it is nice to know you are not alone in whatever you may be experiencing due to the unexpected death of Allison Argent.

 I spend time going though fan made videos.

How do you say goodbye?

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Mythology Integration

Teen Wolf started out introducing mythological aspects to Becan Hills from the very beginning of the show but has expanded by integrating new creatures in each season. The pilot episode has set up the mythological element in the show and has been not only prominant but grows with each season.

 

What is your favorite mythological aspect or creature from the show?

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 Tell me in the poll on the right.

 

 

 

Season 1

Werewolf
The number of werewolves in the show has grown from season one but there has been complexity and diversity added to the creature. Super hearing, strength, different eye color and claws are a result of the transformation.
 

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Season 2

Kanima
A werewolf bite gone wrong is introduced when Jackson it transforemed into a monster who looks for a master in order to be accepted. In his transformation he gains a reptile look along with a tail and paralyzing venom.







 Season 3

Lots of new mythology is introduced in the new season that is still airing. This season has taken a dark turn compared to the first two seasons. This advance is possible due to the newest addition of mythological creatures who come from a new culture.

 



Japanese Mythology





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Kitsune
Kira is a new character in the season and the reason this new creature is introduced. It is discovered that she is a fox who can absorb electricity and has the ability to rub tails together to make fox fire which is either lightning or fire.

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Oni   
Warrior demons who are a force of good that are born from the fox's tails and used to fight the Nugitsune. They come out of the dark wearing masks and carrying samurai swords.



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Nugitsune
Stiles takes a dark turn when this creature jumps into his body and begins to take control of him. A dark Kitsune is a trickster that feeds on tragedy, pain, chaos, and strife but also loves riddles.





The mythology in Teen Wolf has put a new spin on mythology that has been around for centuries. Davis manipulates existing creatures and creates new ones that are both interesting and frightening. I have come to love the change the third season has taken because it is interesting to watch the characters be pushed into a darker world.



Do you like the new direction the show has taken?