This reaction will spoil everything—plot twists, character arcs, major reveals, and every ridiculous, heartbreaking, or jaw-dropping moment. If you’re watching along, I recommend reading these posts episode by episode to avoid spoilers for future events.
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Episode 1:
-Alpha Roland only has one volume, yelling; and one tone, flat.
-Hello Alexia, our main female lead. You look appropriately brunette and about to cry at all times.
-I don’t think the writer’s first language is English and I will be reacting and reviewing accordingly.
-Oh, we need trigger warnings. We need all the trigger warnings. Trigger warning for mentions of sexual assault, slut shaming, victim blaming, and bullying.
-Lydia Reed, where have you been all my life? Nothing can make me hate you, queen. Did they think putting you in the ugliest hat would make us dislike you? They could NEVER. You are rocking it.
-Well, I already hate our male lead, Alpha Kieran, so we are off to a great start.
Episode 2:
-Oh Alexia, what have they done to you? That dress does nothing for you. And that mass of feathers being passed off as a hat? We really are in competition now for the worst hat.
-Also, what the heck is with that vintage case? That’s not a suitcase. It’s not a purse. What am I thinking? It’s obviously a hat bag.
-In this house we stan Beta Jaxon. That is all.
-The male and female leads have met and … I’ve seen more chemistry in dead oak trees.
-I am not sure if Kieran can make any facial expressions outside of utter boredom and disinterest.
Episode 3:
-If I showed up for an arranged marriage and the guy was like, “Hey, you get to live here with all the power, money and respect but we won’t have anything to do with each other” I would probably cry too… tears of joy! Sign me the fuck up.
-Alexia, darling, what do you mean, “When this is over?” Call me old-fashioned, but I think that marriage is supposed to be until death. Did you think the king was like “Hey I’m going to arrange this marriage alliance between these two packs, but they only have to stay married for like six months”? That’s not how arranged marriages work, sweetie.
Episode 4:
-Aw, Alexia wants to find her true mate. *gag*
-“Once we are done here” is not a timeframe! Girl, get a date in writing!
-New queen has entered the chat. We stan Rae.
-Is there a reason that Kieran is shirtless? *checks with resident allosexual*… “fan service” Okay, then. *shrugs in asexual*
-“She’s not afraid of me or her situation here” Did you want her to be afraid, Kieran?
Episode 5:
-TRIGGER WARNING FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT, right off the bat.
-Kieran, honey, we need to talk about how you express your feelings in a constructive way. “You will sleep in the bed or I will tie you to it” isn’t really conveying the message I think you want to send.
-…kinky… (Sorry, had to)
Episode 6:
-Of course the step-brother’s name is Drake.
-Alexia, sweetie, is there a reason you are listening to your own backstory at the top of the stairs?
-What kind of crappy werewolves don’t notice a whole ass werewolf listening in to them not even a foot away?
Episode 7:
-Okay, he got me with the whole, “I will defend you through hardships, and challenges, and wars. This is my promise.”
-Oh, he almost smiled! He didn’t, but he almost did.
-“Does this change the rules?” Obviously not, girl. He basically just committed to doing the bare minimum for you. The bar is in hell.
Episode 8:
-Wedding time!
-We stan King Balthazar and his sideburns.
-Found out where the wardrobe budget went. That wedding dress is gorgeous, you look amazing, sweetie!
-Why did King Balthazar do the sign of the cross? Are they Christians? Was Jesus a werewolf???
-Their first kiss! Totally bland.
Episode 9:
-Okay, there is an actual queen character, who is very obviously evil by her sarcastic tone. Did not catch her name.
-Hello Alpha Kai! You are a happy surprise. I figured evil step-brother was going to be the antagonist of this series, but you are more than welcome.
-ARE YOU KIDDING ME, KIERAN????? “Stop embarrassing me” Fuck off. Fuck all the way off. You were standing RIGHT THERE. Kai said she looked pretty and she literally said thank you. That’s it.
-Can she slap him and the series end right now? No? How many episodes do we have left? Goddamn it.
Episode 10:
-The people love our girl! See? You don’t need him, Alexia! Take over the territory and RULE!
-“I was too harsh on her yesterday” YA THINK, ASSHOLE?! I will be referring to Kieran as “Alpha Asshole” until further notice.
-OMG Alpha Asshole smiled! Of course at Beta Jaxon … wait … quick! Someone write Jaxon/Kieran fanfiction, stat.
-And … Alexia has been kidnapped by rogues. I should do a werewolf fiction bingo card.
Episode 11:
-These guys playing the rogues move amazingly. Very animalistic. Great job, guys.
-That was a horrible kick, Alexia. I know you are wearing a dress and flats, but come on.
-Alpha Asshole is here to save the day with the worst CGI wolf I have ever seen.
-Does it help in a fight to be shirtless? I would think not.
-Okay, fight is over after one punch. Wait, weren’t there two rogues? Whatever, please let this bad action set piece be done.
-They have a mind link… so why did Rae have to tell him Alexia was kidnapped? Shouldn’t he have known?
-If you don’t want her thinking about your muscles, then put a damn shirt on.
Episode 12:
-No! No. You cannot trick me into thinking Alpha Asshole is sweet. I won’t fall for it.
-“Aren’t you going to say goodbye to me?” “Goodbye” peak comedy gold.
-Goddamn it, I’m a sucker for forehead kisses.
-Our girl Rae explaining he meant a goodbye kiss is everything. Girl is just watching these two along with us being like “These idiots”.
Episode 13:
-Back to Daddy’s house apparently, where there is trouble.
-I hate to side with evil step-brother, but does Alpha Asshole have the authority to arrest him? What is the judicial system like here?
-The king just gave Alpha Asshole an entire pack? I’m guessing he can do that. Not sure why he would. Feels like he’s just asking for a rebellion at this point.
-“Alexia is behind this?” No, Lydia, my love, your dad literally just said that the king is doing this. Alexia has done basically nothing except look sad, and kick one rogue.
-Hey Kai!
Episode 14:
-Let’s go!!!! Jaxon training session! He’s such a good teacher! Him and Rae are the only ones with any emotional intelligence around here … wait… quick, someone write Jaxon/Rae fanfiction, stat!
-Of course Alpha Asshole walks in right after she falls and Jaxon catches her.
-Don’t you DARE project your insecurities onto Jaxon. He has never done anything wrong in his life, and if you hurt him, I will end you.
Episode 15:
-Well, this is awkward.
-Jaxon, you are so smart. “A Luna greeting”. You totally made it up to get them to kiss. I see you.
-Was that actually a hot kiss? It was! Look at you two actually having chemistry together.
Episode 16:
-Not another ugly hat!
-That hand holding was a nice touch. Very subtle support.
-“Nobody wants you here” Lydia, she JUST got out of the car. Let her breathe before you and your ascot start. I’m just kidding, I love you. Please don’t be mad at me.
-It’s okay Lydia, you don’t have to be jealous that Alexia’s husband is attractive. He’s an asshole. You can do so much better. Looks aren’t everything.
Episode 17:
-Is there a reason Alexia had to be here for this? I feel like this is very traumatizing for her. You are talking about her assault in front of her, her assailant, and the man who didn’t get justice for her. This is all very triggering.
-Yeah, choking her dad in front of her, even if he’s a jerk, is still probably very upsetting. I am not comfortable with this.
-“This is your last warning” To do what? Put the brother in jail? You put him in jail if you want to so badly!
-Lydia is going to cooperate with a mysterious figure, I wonder who it could be? … It’s Kai, it’s obviously Kai. And I am here for it.
Episode 18:
-“Can you stay with me tonight?” in that tone, with that lighting, and that nightgown. Dude, get in that bedroom.
-Hugging!
-Of course we do the “backs her into a wall and kisses her” thing.
-He just had to open his mouth and ruin it, “Shouldn’t you be thanking me?” Shut up, asshole!
Episode 19:
-“How did you sleep…if you slept at all?” Rae wants all the details.
“How about you show him how you feel about him?” and then that LOOK. Rae, you are my everything.
-He’s shirtless again. I’m not even touching those pants….I meant the fashion choice…you know what I mean…whatever…
Episode 20:
-God fucking damn it. He is being considerate knowing she is a sexual assault survivor…. the bar is in hell.
-“Isn’t it obvious how I feel about you?” NO, Asshole, no it isn’t. Use your words.
-Okay, the confession was really good.
-Oh, OH, that escalated quickly.
Episode 21:
-And now we are at a dance?
-Holy shit he’s smiling! At her! What is this? Is this a dream?
-Kai’s here! Hey Kai!
-And Kieran is jealous because Alexia is showing common courtesy and basic manners to an ally. Yep, sounds about right.
Episode 22:
-Yes, Kai! You are the bringer of chaos! You are the king of mischief! Literally all you had to say was “True Mates” and she is SHOOK.
-Asshole gotta asshole, so of course he made it worse. That was some very short-lived happiness.
-Reveal that Lydia and Kai are working together! What? You aren’t shocked? Why aren’t you shocked? The music implies you should be shocked.
Episode 23:
-Leaving with the intention of not saying goodbye does not scream, “I’m not mad” like you think, Asshole.
-And… Alexia was kidnapped again.
Episode 24:
-Queen Helen gave them bad intel. Who is Queen Helen? I’m guessing the sarcastic queen we saw very very briefly in episode 9. Why is the queen trying to lure Kieran away to kidnap Alexia? I have no idea.
-Is it me or are there too many antagonists?
-RAE!!!!!!!!!!
-It was obviously a setup, idiot. Get Rae to a hospital, NOW!
Episode 25:
-No, I don’t care about Alexia, go back to Rae.
-Oh neat, it’s the same rogues as before. Hey guys, love you! So glad you get more of a speaking part. Can we go back to Rae now?
-Oh damn, Alexia has some hidden powers. You go girl!
-Oh wait, I think my rogues are dead. Bye rogues!
-That badassery was short-lived. She immediately fainted.
-Back to Rae! Back to Rae!
Episode 26:
-Okay, Alexia is home.
-No sign of Rae yet.
-She is a winter wolf. Apparently that’s rare. I’m having trouble caring until I know Rae is safe.
-We all agree that Alexia’s mom is a winter wolf, right?
-There’s a spy in the kingdom so that means war. With who exactly? War seems like a strong word to throw around.
Episode 27:
-I CANNOT EVEN with the “armor” OMG, I’d dead.
-I cannot take a single word he is saying seriously right now.
-Who the fuck are they going to war against?
“We will win this war!” Against who? Where are you going? Who will you be fighting? What is going on? And most importantly, WHERE THE FUCK IS RAE?!
-Please don’t do the dramatic “I love you” while he is wearing that ridiculous outfit. I just can’t even.
Episode 28:
-They are going to the Rogue Lands, for some reason. Don’t know how this helps find the spy, but whatever.
-Oh all the allies are here except Alpha Kai….I wonder who the spy is…
-Never mind. Alpha Asshole gave them the wrong time on purpose. No idea how that helps prove Kai is a spy, but I think I am expecting too much from everyone here.
-The skunk bit was funny. But everything with Jaxon is just perfection.
Episode 29:
-Listen, my new favorite Rogues, rule number one of having a spy is to not use their name outside, in public, when you are sure to be overheard. Actually, just don’t say their name, ever.
-Three guesses as to who the spy is.
-Alpha Asshole exposed Kai, already? That was anti-climatic.
Episode 30:
-So Kai has someone powerful backing him up *cough* Queen Helen *cough*. Are we just dropping the whole step-brother plotline? Are we just doing this Queen Helen, Kai and Lydia alliance now?
-Well, Asshole isn’t stupid. He figured out it’s the queen.
-Aw, welcome hug and kiss!
-That is a terrible prison cell. Kai is absolutely going to break out … or he is going to be let out immediately… whatever.
Episode 31:
-Jaxon knows he fucked up lol. Barging in and immediately running back out when he sees the couple kissing. Iconic.
-Okay, the king is summoning them.
-What’s with the weird gloves now? Who in wardrobe loves ugly accessories? That dress on Alexia is fire, though.
-Kai is accusing Kieran of treason. I don’t see how this is going to end well for Kai at all. This is a terrible plan.
Episode 32:
-The king is coughing too much. Something else is up.
-Oh, shit. This is a better plan than I thought. I’m rooting for Queen Helen now. Long live Queen Helen!
Episode 33:
-“You’ve been so loyal to the crown. How can the crown betray you?” Alexia, sweetheart. I mean this with all the love in my heart: You didn’t take history classes, did you?
-“I suspect Queen Helen has her own plan” No really?
-Queen Helen poisoned her husband… Still on her side.
-I’m sorry, are they just free to go? Why are they just allowed to go home?
-Forget everything. Rae is here! She’s alive!!!!!
-They kidnapped the unconscious king. *face palm* Really great way to prove you are innocent, guys.
Episode 34:
-No, no, no, no, no, no. Alexia! Don’t do this to me girl. You are lightheaded and all smells make you nauseous. I cannot deal with this trope right now, sweetheart.
-Don’t say it….she said it.
-She’s pregnant.
Episode 35:
-Queen Helen is absolutely right. Everyone around her is incompetent. How do you lose the king?
-That slap was deserved. Sorry, Kai.
-Oh shit, did not see that coming. Alexia is the king’s bastard child.
-Wait, does the king know that Alexia is his daughter? How did she end up with that one pack? Did the king know how his daughter was mistreated for years? I guess, probably not, since he just took their lands and demanded the step-brother go to jail.
-I’m even more on the Queen’s side now. Kill the cheater and bad father.
Episode 36:
-The king is awake, darn it.
-Oh, he didn’t know until he saw her recently and saw she looked like Avery (her mother). That makes more sense.
-And Avery and Alpha Roland got married, so that’s how Alexia ended up there. Why did they get married again? Doesn’t seem like Avery needed a man, and I don’t think they liked each other all that much. Am I missing something?
-So, where is Avery now? Did she just abandon Alexia? Alexia thinks she was abandoned but King Dad says Avery would never abandon her family. Except that she did, dude.
-Mom is confirmed a winter wolf. Whatever that means.
Episode 37:
-They keep saying that a winter wolf would never abandon her family, but my dudes, she literally did.
-The king admitted he’s a coward. That’s nice at least.
-“My name is Avery Snow. I’m here for my daughter.” Amazing entrance. Still not forgiving you for abandoning your daughter.
Episode 38:
-Mom is gorgeous, but they look nothing alike.
-Witchcraft made mom forget her daughter. Likely story, but there are werewolves running around, so I can’t really say witchcraft is too far.
-Oh, mom is Queen of the winter wolves. All hail Queen Mom. This makes even less sense now. If she was a princess at the time, it would have made MORE sense for her to marry King Dad and even LESS sense that she married Alpha Roland randomly.
-Queen Mom knows Alexia’s pregnant. Kind of awkward. Hi, I’m your mom. Sorry I abandoned you. ARE YOU PREGNANT?!
Episode 39:
-Queen Mom changed her tune really quick. She is very much a worrier and I am here for it.
-Oh yes, Queen Mom. “This cabin is no place for my daughter”. Yes. Take your pregnant daughter to safety. I am fully on board. I completely forgive you.
-King Dad chiming in that he trusts Kieran and Queen Mom shutting him down is *chef’s kiss*.
-“The fate of your kingdom doesn’t concern me.” Yes, Queen Mom. Drag him!
-Alpha Asshole is agreeing with Queen Mom. Okay fine, he can be Kieran again.
Episode 40:
-Queen Helen is serving.
-“The King is dead” “No, I’m not” Amazing timing, King Dad.
-That coup was very anti-climactic. I’m sensing a pattern here.
-Queen Helen escaped by literally walking out of the room. Good for her.
Episode 41:
-Yay mommy – daughter bonding time!
-Oh no, Queen Mom brought up the true mates thing again.
-I do like the idea of true mates vs. chosen mates. Too bad it really hasn’t been explored at all.
Episode 42:
-Oh no, they got to Jaxon! He’s acting so weird.
-Ohhhhh, they are using witchcraft to make Kieran think that this random unnamed Witch is his true mate. That’s a really stupid plan. What does that accomplish?
Episode 43:
-Kieran’s rejecting random Witch immediately, so that’s good.
-“My heart belongs to Alexia alone”, good job Kieran.
Episode 44:
-I forgot that Alexia went with Queen Mom. I thought they were still in the cabin. This makes even less sense now. Alexia isn’t even there. What does a random witch seducing Kieran get Queen Helen, Lydia or Kai?
-Queen Mom, telling Alexia that Kieran probably met his true mate is not really going to help the situation.
Episode 45:
-Trigger warnings. So many trigger warnings for sexual assault, drugging, non-consent, just everything.
-Okay, Kieran is shirtless, on his bed with Witch on top of him. Is anyone else uncomfortable that she is sexually assaulting him by drugging him?
-Witch is giving him some kind of potion. This is giving roofie vibes. Very strong roofie vibes. I hate this.
Episode 46:
-And of course Alexia walks in.
-He is very obviously under the influence of something, girl. Save him!
-Why are you rejecting him, Alexia? He is very obviously in distress. Girl, save your man!
-Wait, does this mean they are divorced now? How do werewolf divorces work? They had a wedding ceremony, so it can’t be as easy as this.
Episode 47:
-We do not victim blame in this house, so I’m not blaming Kieran at all for not being able to push this lady off him until the narrative told him he could.
-Jaxon, honey, you are perfect, but you bursting in and saying “She’s a witch”, its a little late. We know already.
-“Whose orders?” Obviously Queen Helen’s, dummy. No idea why she ordered this, but she’s the only one who you know hates you.
-Jaxon, we know you didn’t know. No one is blaming you. You obviously got spelled.
-Are we just leaving the Witch there? Not going to tie her up or anything? Whatever.
Episode 48:
-Oh yay Jaxon is visiting Alexia in Queen Mom’s country!
-Wait, Kieran was wounded by rogues on the way to Alexia? Why did that happen off screen? Have we run out of effects budget?
-The claw marks on his chest are great. Amazing makeup work.
-Oh wait, am I supposed to feel emotional? I have no idea what’s going on, why should I?
-And now all the villains just happen to arrive…sans step-brother because apparently we did just completely abandon that storyline.
Episode 49:
-YES BETA JAXON! Protect your Luna (and Kieran)!
-Give this man an Oscar! The camera isn’t even on his face and I know he is just serving right now. Once again, we stan Beta Jaxon in this house.
-No one hurts my daughter…or her pack” Queen Mom, I love you so much. Your daughter isn’t even really being threatened right now, Jaxon is.
-Queen Mom brought a bow and arrow….and an army, so that’s nice.
Episode 50:
-I’m sorry….where’s my battle? Where’s my showdown? Where is Queen Helen getting shot by Queen Mom? We just cut away?! Bullshit!
-I’m sorry… Alexia met the Moon Goddess, while Kieran was asleep?! We had budget for a thousand ugly hats, but not meeting the Moon Goddess? Priorities, people.
-“The two of you will lead the kingdom together as a family.” Which kingdom? Kieran’s or Alexia’s? Or do you mean both? WHAT IS GOING ON?!
Episode 51:
-I like snuggles as much as the next girl, but can we get back to the plot?
-Is that a wolf skin blanket? Aren’t they wolves? That’s like having a human skin blanket. Ew.
-The babies are here, so we definaely time jumped.
-Oooh bloopers over the credits! No wait, you cannot distract me that easily. We didn’t wrap up any of the plot! What kingdom are they ruling? What happened to Lydia, Kai and Queen Helen? What happened to the step-brother? Ae they uniting the kingdoms? How does that work geographically? There was apparently some distance between the two countries. They were having trouble controlling just the original country with the rogues. Are the rogues just done now? No! Stop rolling the credits!
-What was the point of all this?
-At least it looks like they had fun making this.
Fin
That was my full reaction to “How to Train an Alpha”. I hope you enjoyed it. Please comment below what your favorite or least favorite moment was from this drama.
I need to go google geopolitical strategies for uniting non-contiguous territories now. WIsh me luck! And stay tuned for my formal review, coming soon.
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