hi i was wondering if you could write a mini guide or just a few tips for when i watch tw and be more observant and idk do what you do, write really good meta :)
Hmmmm, a step by step guide to Teen Wolf meta watching. Dear God are you sure you want this? Because once you’ve tumbled down that rabbit hole there is no turning back…
Just kidding. (not really, proceed with caution)
Okay, some useful tips, or at least some things that I look for when i watch episodes
Never assume - this is the golden rule of Teen Wolf. If a character concludes something - question it! Look for additional proof. Don’t just take anyone’s word for stuff, find the visual clues as well.
Dialogue is important. Take your time to analyze it. Jeff and the writers are very gifted at creating dialogue that is interpreted one way, but might have several layers and meanings.
Don’t take their word for it. Often the visuals and the actions contradict the dialogue - if there’re discrepancies ask your self this - what do you trust most?
Pay attention to the walls and surroundings. There are often clues to be found there.
Look for patterns and symbolism. Some visual imagery is repeated and probably hold more meaning. I recommend paying attention to water, mirrors, trees, thunder, cyclones, doors, keys, posters and pictures on the wall, clothing, colors,
Parallels. TW loves parallels of all kinds, from similar scenes, storylines, clothing, repeated dialogue, mirrorered scenes etc.
Patterns. Jeff loves everything in threes - if you’ve seen something twice - like Kate confronting Stiles in slow-mo, we should expect it to happen a third time. Possibly the third time will be reversed to still fit the pattern, but break the chain.
Music. I’m terrible at interpreting lyrics, but there are usually clues to be found also in the soundtrack.
If a scene feels important or you’re missing something, don’t fully undestand it, you should probably look at it more closely
Mirror verse. Sometimes things change subtly (or not so subtly in the case of Stiles’ room in 1x09) - this is what i call mirror verse. It probably means something :)
Pause the episode when you watch to look at stuff. Sometimes i even do frame by frame to really catch the little things.
Make your own screencaps, and contrast and compare if you feel you’re onto something.
Also there are lots of great sources to help you on your way
Screencaps x, x, x, (there are probably more as well)
And lastly, follow a lot of meta blogs, never be afraid to just ask if you stumble across something you think might mean something, but you’re not really sure what it is. More minds are better than one and we love love love to speculate :)
Best of luck and welcome *cue evil laughter*
