Teen Wolf 1.11: I've Got the Power

[tartysuz]

In this episode, I was struck by each character's relationship with power.

Scott has it, and doesn't want it.

Jackson lusts for it -- begs for it -- but no one trusts him with power, or sees power in him (maybe the latter causes the former).

Allison wants power, but is discovering that it's a complicated thing, and she's not willing to pay any price for it.

Lydia hides her power, but wants it reflected in the surface of the man she wants.

Stiles doesn't give a crap about power -- which is probably why he's so loveable (that, and he looks like the living embodiment of Dean and Hank Venture).

Following the lines of kadymae's comments about Teen Wolf 1.10, Peter is empowering a select few in order to empower the whole race of werewolves, while Kate revels in having power over others (and Others).

Also!

The show makes werewolfism unsexy, what with all the ugly teeth and claws and the full CGI body. If Derek is sexy in his semi-wolfed-out form, it's because he retains a decidedly human body, one suitably smooth and buff enough for an Abercrombie & Fitch ad -- although the hairless body looks weird with the Wolverine facial hair.

And it was hilarious to see the coach back off from Scott and Danny for fear of appearing to be homophobic. I envy the kids at that school. Everyone is liberal. And pretty. And the budget for the projected stars outside the school probably exceeded the entire budget for my high school grad.

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[kadymae.livejournal.com]

Scott has it, and doesn't want it.
Because it's new, frightening, was thrust upon him, and right now, for him, if I may borrow a metaphor from the ASOIAF books, it's like trying to grab and use a sword that has no hilt. No matter how you hold it, it will cut you.

Jackson lusts for it -- begs for it -- but no one trusts him with power, or sees power in him (maybe the latter causes the former).
He wants it, needs it so badly. That's his weakness that they can exploit. Deep inside, Jackson isn't sure of himself and those with an eye for these things can see how fragile his facade is.

Allison wants power, but is discovering that it's a complicated thing, and she's not willing to pay any price for it.
Kate scared the living shit out of her.

Lydia hides her power, but wants it reflected in the surface of the man she wants.
Lydia is like so many women in that she's learned to hide her power and channel it only in acceptable ways. It was such a big moment when Stiles made that comment about her and math.

Stiles doesn't give a crap about power -- which is probably why he's so loveable (that, and he looks like the living embodiment of Dean and Hank Venture).
Stiles hasn't had any, knows he isn't likely to get any, and is frankly, kind of relieved about that.