Top 10 Best Teen Wolf Characters

"Teen Wolf" has its fair share of dramatic moments and intense confrontations; however, MTV's series also has a wicked sense of humor! As the high school's lacrosse coach, Bobby Finstock always seems to know the perfect punchline for any situation. Putting aside some later episodes that expand on the coach's battle with alcoholism, Bobby primarily shows up whenever "Teen Wolf" is in desperate need of a laugh. Whether tearing into them or attempting to instill a sense of responsibility into his players, Coach Finstock generally tends to steals the show.

Considering this werewolf was expelled from his former school after introducing a teacher's car to a crowbar, describing Liam Dunbar as "sweet" or "pleasant" may seem kind of strange. Despite suffering from a rage-inducing problem, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Liam is well-intentioned and struggles tirelessly to resist the urge to veer off the rails. Liam shines the brightest when sharing a scene with either Mason or Hayden, often (sometimes unintentionally) bringing the best out of others. While this character does not usually leave the greatest first impression, we know that Liam is just a misunderstood soul.

Prior to even mentioning anything about this character's backstory or personality, the fact we are dealing with a "Werecoyote" should already be more than enough to prove this teenager's awesomeness! One night, Scott and Stiles stumble upon a changeling who had not transformed back to human for approximately eight years. Ultimately, this monster is revealed to be Malia, a girl with a tragic family history and a vicious tongue. Witty, charming, and refusing to take crap from anyone; Malia is the type of person (or werecoyote) everyone wants to be.

What would a teen-drama be without a love interest? Well, Allison amounted to far more than merely being Scott or Isaac's better half. Initially coming across as "Teen Wolf's" token girl-next-door, this stopped being the case the second Allison strapped on the bow and unleashed a couple of arrows. A recent addition to Beacon Hills' populace, Allison's trials tendedto be grounded in reality, continuously struggling with self-esteem issues brought on by an unstable home life. Crystal Reed's nuanced performance adds a great deal of weight to Allison's scenes, and the character only improved with each passing season.

Generally, werewolves used to be normal people who were subjected to an unwanted attack that resulted in their transformation. Once in a blue moon however, someone comes along who purposefully seeks out a peckish wolf willing to turn them into a creature of the night. Relentlessly abused by the worst father ever, Isaac yearned to feel safe and turned to Derek's pack for assistance. As a werewolf, Isaac frequently butted heads with Derek and the other members, although the teen endeavored to use his newfound power as a means to protect those incapable of defending themselves.

The word "wolf" may be in the title, but MTV's series explores a wide range of myths centering around various supernatural entities. Deeply ingrained into Japanese folklore, Kitsune are essentially spiritual foxes who sometimes have the ability to shape-shift. Arriving on the scene during season three, Kira is a socially awkward teenager who just happens to be a katana wielding fox spirit that can also absorb electricity. Did "Teen Wolf's" writers place a bet to see whether they could create the most absurdly bad-ass character of all time? If that's the case, Kira should be considered a job well done!

Hailing from a highly respected family of werewolves, Derek is ironically one of the show's most human personas. While the troubled character always seeks to guide Scott down the right path, Derek is by no means a perfect mentor or role model; in fact, the werewolf is an extremely flawed individual who has a nasty habit of trusting the wrong people. Driven by a personal vendetta and drowning in self-loathing, Derek is caught in a perpetual fight against his own internal demons, a struggle that makes the character unbelievably entertaining to follow.

Sharing his first name with Michael J. Fox's basketball-playing protagonist in 1985's "Teen Wolf," Scott lies at the heart of all the crazy occurrences transpiring in Beacon Hills. Physically weak and prone to asthmatic episodes, Scott's life changes after an encounter with a werewolf. As the main character, Scott toes the line between relatability and pure wish-fulfillment, with the protagonist owning many of "Teen Wolf's" coolest moments. While seeing the hero wolf-out never gets old, Scott is even more endearing when the dude is just playing around with Stiles or flirting with Allison.

Looks can be deceiving, a fact utilized to full effect by "Teen Wolf's" resident Banshee. A certified genius with a master degree in manipulation, Lydia crafted an "artificial" persona to fool everyone into grossly underestimating her abilities, with the con even managing to trick her own parents. While this facade secured her a spot among Beacon Hills High School's it crowd, Lydia gradually starts to open up and show her true colors. Along with the super unique Banshee powers, Lydia brings poise, humor, and intellect to the table. Frankly, this teen is the full package.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

Melissa McCall

Mason Hewitt

Sheriff Stilinski

Jackson Whittemore

Deputy Jordan Parrish

Even during "Teen Wolf's" shaky opening season, Stiles' brilliance was already undeniable. In a world packed with all kinds of supernatural creatures, a normal human somehow floated to the top. For all intents and purposes, Stiles is the comedic sidekick, whose contributions can chiefly be summed up as "moral support." However, it’s damn near impossible not to adore him. Armed with a biting sense of humor and a smile capable of warming the coldest of hearts, Stiles stands by Scott's side through thick and thin, regardless of the threat posed to an average human being.