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Teen Wolf

Teen Wolf is an American supernatural teen drama television series developed by Jeff Davis for MTV.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Teen Wolf is an American supernatural teen drama television series developed by Jeff Davis for MTV. It follows Scott McCall, a high school student in the fictional California town of Beacon Hills, after he is bitten by a werewolf and must balance ordinary teen life with supernatural dangers. The series is a reimagining of the 1985 film of the same name and originally aired from 2011 to 2017.

Premise

Teen Wolf follows Scott McCall, a high school student whose life changes after a werewolf bite. The series combines coming-of-age drama with horror, romance, and action as Scott protects friends and family from supernatural threats.

Cast

Tyler Posey plays Scott McCall, with the ensemble also including characters such as Stiles Stilinski, Allison Argent, and Derek Hale. The show features a recurring group of allies, enemies, and supernatural beings across its run.

Production and release

Created by Jeff Davis, the series premiered on MTV in 2011 and concluded in 2017. It was developed as a new interpretation of the 1985 film rather than a direct continuation of that film's continuity.

Franchise

Teen Wolf is part of a broader franchise that includes the 1985 film and the 2023 film Teen Wolf: The Movie. The television series is commonly described as a reboot or reimagining of the film.

Key facts

  • The series centres on Scott McCall, a teenager who becomes a werewolf and confronts supernatural threats in Beacon Hills.
  • It stars Tyler Posey as Scott McCall.
  • The show is a supernatural reimagining of the 1985 film Teen Wolf.
  • Teen Wolf ran for six seasons and 100 episodes on MTV.
  • A follow-up film, Teen Wolf: The Movie, was released in 2023.
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Canadian context

Teen Wolf aired on MTV, a North American cable network that was widely available in Canada, and the series also had Canadian viewers through television and streaming distribution.

Frequently asked questions

What is Teen Wolf about?
It follows Scott McCall, a teenager who becomes a werewolf and tries to protect his friends and town while balancing normal high-school life.
Who stars in Teen Wolf?
Tyler Posey stars as Scott McCall. Other major cast members across the series include Dylan O'Brien, Crystal Reed, and Tyler Hoechlin.
How many seasons of Teen Wolf are there?
There are six seasons of Teen Wolf.
Is Teen Wolf based on a movie?
Yes. The series is a supernatural reimagining of the 1985 film Teen Wolf and is not a direct continuity of that movie.
When did Teen Wolf come out?
Teen Wolf premiered on June 5, 2011 on MTV.
Is there a Teen Wolf movie?
Yes. Teen Wolf: The Movie was released in 2023 and continues the story after the television series.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teen_Wolf_(2011_TV_series)
    Supports: Series overview, premise, and that it is a reimagining of the 1985 film.
  2. Teen Wolf Fandom — https://teenwolf.fandom.com/wiki/Teen_Wolf_(TV_series)
    Supports: Series premise, starring Tyler Posey as Scott McCall, and production context.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1567432/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary describing Scott McCall becoming a werewolf and facing Beacon Hills dramas.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1567432/
    Supports: Series description and that it is loosely based on the 1985 film.
  5. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/teen-wolf-series-release-date-news
    Supports: Six seasons, episode counts, release context, and relation to the film and 2023 movie.
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teen_Wolf
    Supports: The 1985 film Teen Wolf and its release date.
  7. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/teen_wolf
    Supports: Original release date and season count.
  8. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teen_Wolf_season_1
    Supports: Season 1 premiere date and episode count.