As Paramount+ gears up to release the highly anticipated film for Teen Wolf in October of this year, Stiles is the one main character not returning, but the creators addressed ways he would be subtly referenced. That said, the trailer showed some familiar faces making their return - some of whom fans had watched since season 1.
Although many characters have come and gone over the seasons, most from season 1 have been able to survive the chaos that is Beacon Hills so far. From Scott McCall to Sheriff Stilinski and Lydia Martin, these characters have been present in the series from the first to the very last episode of the show.
Peter Hale
One of the first alphas in the Teen Wolf series and the one responsible for turning Scott McCall, Peter Hale is the main antagonist in the first season, as well as, season 4. Peter took every chance he could to steal Scott's power, betraying and killing anyone who stood in his way.
Aside from a few disappearances in between some seasons, Peter remained a main character up until the final season, fighting on the side of Scott and his friends against their final enemy. Even with all the bad Peter did throughout the show, he survived every near-death experience, making it to the end.
Derek Hale
Derek Hale is the prodigal son returning to Beacon Hills after years away, looking to find out what happened to his sister, Laura Hale. With his return, Derek is led on a journey of self-discovery, learning who he is as a wolf and a person. His cold yet sarcastic attitude at times has led to Derek giving some of the shadiest burns in Teen Wolf, but his survival skills were remarkable.
After almost losing his entire family to a fire as a teen, Derek Hale's survival became a must from season 1 and onward. He faced a few hiccups along the seasons with the Alpha pack coming to town in the first half of season 3 and fighting against Kate Argent and her father. But Derek came out on top in the end.
Sheriff Stilinski
Sheriff John Stilinski is Beacon Hills' head lawman and single father to Stiles Stilinski. John holds the responsibility of keeping Beacon Hills and its residents safe, but he's completely oblivious to the supernatural beings taking up residence in his town.
Although he is blind to the supernatural for the better half of three seasons, Sheriff Stilinski has been able to survive throughout all the chaos. He made it to the final season and could possibly be making a return in the new Teen Wolf movie.
Chris Argent
Stepping onto the scene in the "Second Chance at First Line," Chris Argent is introduced as a werewolf hunter from a long line of hunters. His family has a dark history in the town of Beacon Hills and with the Hale family. Because of this, the odds of survival for Chris Argent by the end of season 1 were highly doubtful.
Chris Argent has faced threats from all sides of the supernatural and, at times, has received life-threatening injuries because of his fight with them. Even with this being the case, Argent made it to the final season to fight alongside Scott and defeat his evil father and sister.
Melissa McCall
One of the first parents to learn about the supernatural, besides Chris Argent, Melissa McCall is a hospital nurse and mother to Scott McCall. She was not only a mother to Scott, but many of the other teens in the pack. Because her cool yet stern and understanding personality, Melissa McCall, to many, was mom goals throughout the series.
She took the news of Scott's werewolf status pretty calmly and essentially embraces the supernatural chaos. She becomes an essential part of helping the teens and adults in their supernatural battles, saving a few of their lives more than once.
Jackson Whittemore
The quintessential bad boy and popular jock at Beacon Hills High School, Jackson Whittemore is an arrogant and self-centered teen and Scott McCall's rival. He looks to be better than anyone in his presence, and when it seems that Scott is becoming better that him on and off the lacrosse field, Jackson does what he can to learn what Scott's hiding.
As Jackson ends up becoming a part of the supernatural world as a kanima and later werewolf, he has faced death as a result. Although he was killed by Derek, he reemerged as a werewolf and took leave for London by the end of season 2. As the sixth and final season came around, he is showcased to be alive and well but forced to return to Beacon Hills when his new life was threatened in London.
Lydia Martin
Not exactly a mean girl, Lydia Martin is Allison Argent's best friend and a teenager wise beyond her years that's hiding her genius mind throughout the series' first season. As the seasons progress, Lydia's character development evolves with her embracing who she truly is, as well as the supernatural world around her.
Compared to most of her friends, she has suffered the most horrific events, from being placed in Eichen House and having her head drilled into to losing her best friend. Despite the pain she has endured, Lydia has still persevered through it all. She continues to help her friends to keep Beacon Hills safe up until the last season.
Coach Bobby Finstock
Considered a recurring character in the series, Coach Bobby Finstock definitely had a main character presence throughout the series. Introduced as the lacrosse coach and economics teacher, Coach was inadvertently involved with the supernatural because of his relationship with Scott and company.
Because of this involvement, Coach was placed in harm's way on multiple occasions. From being shot with an arrow because of void Stiles to being infected by a weaponized virus, Coach has found himself close to death on multiple occasions. However, he makes a full recovery and finds himself helping the teens on many occasions, even saving Jackson and Ethan's lives in an episode of the final season.
Stiles Stilinski
Right hand to Scott and a genius in his own right, Stiles Stilinski is a character that took over the show from the very first episode, with many fans considering Stiles to have actually been the main character. Sarcastic and outspoken, Stiles was always ready to solve a new mystery in Beacon Hills, which often times led him and Scott into some dangerous situations.
Despite being possessed by a dark spirit and essentially being erased from existence at one point, Stiles always seemed to come out on the winning side. With his friends and family as his driving force, Stiles went on to intern for the FBI academy in the final season, but this doesn't stop him from returning to help his friends defeat a new enemy - even in the background.
Scott McCall
The series' main focus of the series and pack leader, Scott McCall is the true alpha in charge of keeping Beacon Hills safe. Only a teenager at the beginning, Scott discovers his true strength and leadership ability in the face of many enemies and threats.
From almost being killed by his own beta and losing his first true love to the supernatural world, Scott was able to rise above these obstacles. He stepped into the leadership role without complaint and has not only protected himself but also his friends up until the last episodes.