Teen Wolf Review: "Galvanize"
Alysha Boynton ‘17 / Emertainment Monthly Staff Writer
Teen Wolf fans rejoiced on Monday night when the credits rolled on the third episode of the winter season, content in the knowledge that their favorite show might not be a complete lost cause after all. The episode, entitled “Galvanize”, marks the first time in a long time that the MTV show hasn’t left viewers with the bitter taste of disappointment in their mouths.
The humor was spot-on, the plot was only a little convoluted, and it more than delivered on legitimate moments of shock and excitement. Unlike the previous two episodes of season 3B (and the majority of 3A), this episode harkened back to the many reasons fans fell in love with the diamond in the rough show three years ago; the strong friendships of the main characters, the genuine humor, and the fresh and interesting take on the supernatural. The break from the emotionally draining psychological nonsense didn’t hurt, either.
Despite the overall success of the episode, some parts still fell flat, and reflected the general trend of the season towards easy plot devices and forced storylines and romances. The twins (Max Carver and Charlie Carver) continue to try to insert themselves into Scott’s pack, and it’s more than likely their past wrongdoings will be overlooked so they can continue being a part of the show (Isaac reflected the views of most fans when he stated “I hate them and I actually want them to die”). The addition of yet another villain was also a bit unnecessary and unwanted, but at least the extremely creepy William Barrow won’t be back for more episodes.
Grade Episode Grade: A-
Quote Of The Night: Barrow, remarking that “Nobody cares about crappy remakes” (Because Teen Wolf is a remake…)