Wolfpack of Reseda

Wolfpack of Reseda is an intriguing and slightly offbeat blend of comedy and horror, produced by Fox Digital Studio and Ben Stiller's Red Hour Digital. Premièred in February 2012, this web series adds a humorous, supernatural twist to the mundane life of office workers. Its unique approach to the blending genres, combined with its sharply clever humor and charmingly relatable characters, makes it a must watch for fans of both comedy and supernatural drama.

The show revolves around its titular character, Ben March, acted by Tate Ellington, an average guy working at an office job in Reseda. Ben is the quintessential lovable loser, stuck in a rut and continuously trampled by life's relentless miseries. He is unsatisfied with his routine job at an autobody insurance company, mostly unable to find genuine connections with his colleagues, nor enjoy his time in the corporate jungle. Ben's unfulfilled personal life, lack of social interactions, and miserable professional existence all but make him yearn for something exciting to happen in his monotonous routine.

That necessary change comes, along with a host of unexpected events when Ben is bitten by a coyote. This encounter with the wild animal seems to imbue Ben with mysterious, supernatural abilities, combing the reality of his ordinary world with the slightly delirious existence of a mythical beast. As Ben starts to embrace his newfound powers, it becomes obvious that he's rapidly becoming a wolf man, spearheading the rise of a proverbial 'wolfpack' in the heart of suburban Los Angeles.

The impact of this transformation isn't confined to Ben alone. It raises the curiosity of his skeptical workmates, including his unenthusiastic boss, his eccentric co-workers, and his sleazy sales team rival. The series explores how Ben's transformation influences his relationships and the dynamics within the office, all the while injecting a fair share of comedy. Parallels are drawn between the 'dog eat dog' metaphor of corporate life and the primal instincts of a wolfpack.

Wolfpack of Reseda also deftly weaves in elements of mystery and suspense as Ben, not just a werewolf but also a newfound alpha male, attempts to balance his personal attitudes and professional life while handling the new changes in his behavior. This series gazes deeply into the animalistic aspects underneath the veneer of human sophistication. It echoes a dichotomous struggle between human constraints and monstrous freedom, underscoring the inherent wilderness within the circuitry of modern, regimented living.

The acting performances in this quirky comedy are convincingly solid. Ellington's portrayal of Ben's evolution from an unhappy office drone to a charmingly assertive werewolf brings the much-needed core to the show's narrative structure. His co-stars, including key figures like Pedro Pascal, Janina Gavankar, Nyambi Nyambi, and Michelle Lombardo, further enrich the narrative with their distinctive quirks and riveting performances.

This show offers its viewers an immersive arc of character transformations, seamlessly illustrating the evolution of one man and his influence on the people around him. In addition, the commendable scripting overlays the series with comedic brilliance, black humor fusing with the eerie elements of a supernatural world to engineer standout moments that keep audiences engaged throughout the series.

As for the technicalities, the production value of the series is impressively polished for a web series. The ahead-of-its-time storytelling, combined with eye-catching cinematography and timely music, bringing an indisputable charm to this underdog story.

Wolfpack of Reseda, in its short 8-episode run, manages to skillfully blend parts of comedy, horror, and drama together, creating a distinctive, appealing entity in the process. From beginning to end, it's an enjoyable ride through the corporate world's fantastical underbelly with lessons on leadership, friendship, and self-acceptance sprinkled along the way. An original, humor-laced supernatural drama that provides a different spin on the conventional werewolf tale.