Board Thread:WARNING ALL USERS False Info\Spoilers/@comment-24477929-20140128145606/@comment-67.250.85.109-20140226003726

Naysayers, speak not of what you do not know! Those wise of thought and sound of mind have come to dismiss your claims and rebuff your arguments.

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I think today instead of taling about the show, I'll focus on some counter arguments.

Some people have been saying that an invincible hero is boring. Or that having a protagonist that curbstomps enemies in fights will get old fast. That it will negatively impact the quality of the show.

Here is my counter argument:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bond

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_Chief_%28Halo%29

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman

How do all of these enduring and HUGELY popular characters who win the vast majority of their fights, often by a landslide exist in our world where we won't watch invincible characters?

Simple answer, we love watching invincible characters.

Because much like in Teen Wolf at its best, the primary entertainment isn't in the fight (we'll get to that) its in all the little scenes that pepper around that. Its, will the character who is unkillable, and thus never truly in danger kill someone. Can someone who is invincible, but not omnipotent live up to the ideal that they are forced to assume. Does an unbreakable skin also defend the fragile human psyche? Does the ability to do take action demand that one must do so? And if so, does that demand supercede the freedom of those less able to take action?

Having a powerful protagonist (if done correctly, more on that later too) is even MORE exciting than having a more or less impotent one. This change in status leads to new storylines and shifting power dynamics. Changing the status quo keeps a show fresh. And there is no bigger change than altering the main character. Am I really the only one who wants to know just how powerful Scott is? Isn't anyone else dying to see Scott absolutely flatten Peter or Deucalion? Imagine the smug look on their face just before Scott gives them some new dental work, without breaking a sweat. Are you smiling? I'm smiling.

Others of you have so kindly pointed out that Scott's true strength is his character. I applaud your insight and nuanced attention to detail. However I'd like to share a few thoughts.

- Someone above mentioned that another beta might take Scott's Alpha spark. Yeah. They totally would. Aidan and Ethan, need to feel safe, have killed in the past and like being Alphas. Why haven't they killed Scott yet? Or if they won't, what about Kincade? Does that big lug have any possible reason not to kill Scott? Does any werewolf we encounter in the future have a reason not to. Sure Scott might rally others to his cause, but these guys are still hot blooded monsters. Except Scott and Isaac, every single werewolf left is a killer. And Scott and Isaac both ATTEMPTED murders. Its just not realistic to think Scott can keep himself alive when so many will want what he has.

- There is nothing saying this strength of character couldn't dovetail nicely with a newfound strength of body. Abraham Lincoln once said 'Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power'. The scene with Kindcade could have easily gone down with Scott holding back at the start, Kira and Allison getting thrown around, then Scott wolfing out and beating him to the ground. Kincade could ask why he doesn't kill him, and Scott could say his stupid little line or whatever. It would be exactly the same, but in this version Kincade wouldn't immediatly hunt Scott down the next day to steal his power.

The problem here isn't anything in universe, and yes I know some few others are saying, wait, wait they're building to something here. Didn't you hear Kincade's line? Didn't you?

Yes. I heard it. So what.

They aren't building to jack shit. Even if they are, who says their building something worthwhile. So far they've handled Scott's storyline this season with all the care and talent of a middle school drama student (apologies to my fellow forum goers in 5-8th grade).

Scott's storyline since 3b started has been written badly and out of focus far, far too often. Unless Stiles is actually going to die this season, he shouldn't be leading the story, fan favorite or no. But I digress, all too often writers feel like they have to stay with their status quo, their winning formula, so much so that when they offer change and growth it really is just a new coat of paint on an old car. That's what's happened here. Jeff and co. are (IMO) scared to shake things up, but they need to have the show change and grow before it gets stale.

Here's my advice (I naturally assume, Jeff and co read this and all my other posts) actually shake things up. Kill someone, preferably Stiles. I'll be sad to see him go, but happy because it will force a new dynamic. Give Scott his powers and let him lead, even if it makes some of the new season physically challenges a bit underwhelming. Most of us aren't here just for the action anyway. Let the show evolve, but find some constants. It used to be when we heard the word Alpha, everyone shivered a little. Kincade didn't even flinch at seeing Scott's eyes. Shouldn't he be scared?

If I've offended anyone with my tactless words, I do sincerely appologize, but watching that episode (he lost to a beta/omega!??!?!!!?!?!?!) has gotten me so fired up I can barely think. I am literally floored by that fight last night. I write this from the floor of my apartment.