Teen Wolf Review: “Time Of Death” (Season 4, Episode 8)

As far as Lydia knew, Meredith (Maya Eshet) was the only other banshee in Beacon Hills. Although it looks like she may have some company in Beacon Hills newest deputy, Jordan (Ryan Kelley), that isn’t something that the writers have really commented on yet, with the exception of his name being included in the deadpool list. On this episode of Teen Wolf, Lydia finds out some information that puts recent events into a different light. The possibility that her grandmother, who might still be alive unbeknownst to her family, may also be a banshee, and more suspenseful yet, the benefactor, changes everything.

Lydia played a huge role in unlocking the contents of the three deadpool lists, one of which included her name. If her grandmother is the one pulling the strings, which is still a very early and unrefined theory, it at least partially makes sense. However, the idea that the house is constructed with mountain ash conflicts with some of the existing Teen Wolf mythology. On several past occasions, mountain ash was used to keep werewolves out, yet in “The Benefactor,” we saw multiple supernaturals congregate within the lake house. It’s possible that there’s another reason to use mountain ash, specifically one that calls for sprinkling it across the lake, but viewers will have to wait for those new details to be fleshed out in a future episode.

Besides Lydia’s realization, Derek learning how to be a productive member of the team even with his werewolf powers dwindling down to non-existent doesn’t hurt matters. We’ve seen Stiles (Dylan O’Brien) contribute in his own way despite being lacking in the supernatural area, so it’s definitely not beyond Derek’s abilities. Plus, Derek has an underlying knowledge base that makes his invaluable. It also didn’t hurt to see him moving on after his unfortunate dating faux paz with Miss Blake (Haley Webb). Braeden may be a mercenary for hire, but she may be the most honest relationship (or, fling) Derek’s had since his teenage years.

That same sentiment may also apply to Peter and Malia’s mother. Even though Peter is a character who tends to work against the greater good whenever it strikes his fancy, there’s something intriguing about his interactions with his daughter. This episode was the first encounter they’ve had where both parties were aware of their status as father-daughter. Malia was understandably guarded whereas Peter seemed more at ease than normal. Who knows, maybe Malia is the one person that Peter would sacrifice his ego for – but that’s probably wishful thinking at best.

Teen Wolf offered up an exciting episode this week that moved everyone one step closer to finding out the truth behind the illusive benefactor. Let us know if you think the plan worked or if they’re just grasping at straws in the comment section below!