These 7 Hector moments from Wolf King Season 1 will make you a fan of the character 

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The Netflix show Wolf King is a British animated series based on the lore about werewolves. The show follows the life of a young teen boy called Drew, who finds out that he is a werewolf—more specifically, the last one in a line of exiled wolf kings. The story follows his destiny as he embarks on a journey to reclaim the throne and free the kingdom from the oppressive lion lords.

The show is based on themes of identity and self-discovery. This coming-of-age story deals with many different topics such as power, responsibility, unity, and, at its core, the ever-famous good versus evil. The show has introduced us to a plethora of different characters, each of whom brings unique attributes. These seven Hector moments from Wolf King Season 1 will make you a fan of this character.


These 7 Hector moments from Wolf King Season 1 will make you a fan of the character

1) Episode 2 – Introduced as apprentice Magister at Brackenholme

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Episode two of the series, The Wolf King, introduces Hector. While Drew is imprisoned in Brackenholme, we meet Hector, who is an apprentice to Rat Lord Magister Vankaskan. He is presented as an underdog scholar—a bookworm with the potential of becoming a powerful warrior. He is intelligent and scholarly, and while that may be a different kind of power, it still makes him compelling.

His character stands out because everybody around him is brawny while he is the brain. Hector is not what a traditional hero looks like, but he resonates with the audience because of his emotional anchor, kindness, and stability in the story. His arc begins here, and fans are without a doubt drawn to it.


2) Episode 3 – Warns Whitley and Broghan of Prince Lucas’s schemes

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"Wolf King", Image Source – "Netflix"

In episode three of Wolf King, titled The Caged Beast, we see Hector display moral courage. When Prince Lucas and Magister Vankaskan interrogate Drew and use dark magic against him, Hector warns Duke Bergan of their evil plan. He steps up, even if it means going against his brother, to do the right thing. He is pressured by his father and threatened again and again, but when faced with a choice, Hector always chooses the correct path.

This scene is a testament to his bravery and integrity, establishing him as an ally to Drew. The audience admires a character whose values and ethics are an integral part of him and do not fade when contrasted with self-preservation. In this scene, we see Hector grow from a meek scholar into a morally driven character.


3) Episode 3 – Helps facilitate Drew’s escape from Brackenholme

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"Wolf King", Image Source – "Netflix"

Hector plays a pivotal role in helping Drew escape. He knows about the conniving schemes of Prince Lucas and his own brother, and he feels morally obligated to protect Drew from their clutches. So, he helps Drew flee from the lion lord forces. This action even leads to a fierce confrontation with his father, but Hector completes his task in an impactful and visually gripping manner.

He, Drew, and Gretchen escape through a lift and end up in the river below. He proves to be a helpful ally to Drew with his affinity for knowledge and immense courage under pressure. It shows that he is someone who prioritizes justice and friendship, which makes the audience love him even more. If Drew made it this far in the series, much of the credit definitely goes to Hector.


4) Episode 4 – Performs a forbidden ritual to reanimate Coldwood and locate Gretchen

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In episode four of Wolf King, we see Drew, Hector, and Gretchen’s journey after escaping from Brackenholme. On their way to find safe sanctuary, Gretchen is kidnapped by a tribe that worships the wereserpent Vala. As Drew and Hector search for her, Hector performs a forbidden communing ritual that reanimates a dead wylderman shaman to interrogate him about Gretchen’s whereabouts.

He does so at his own personal cost. While he manages to get the information, he is also bitten in the process, and the venom makes him hallucinate. It shows how far Hector is willing to go to help a friend in need. Whether through personal sacrifice or taboo magic, he does whatever it takes. This episode also adds a humane and vulnerable side to Hector, showing that he is not immune to everything—and despite being smart, he too suffers the consequences of his choices.


5) Episode 6 – Calms Drew during his uncontrolled werewolf transformation.

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Wolf King, Image Source – "Netflix"

In episode six of the series, titled The Maelstrom, we see Drew losing control, transforming into his wolf form, and cornering his friends. It is then that Hector intervenes and helps Drew calm down and revert to his human form. It shows how Hector serves as emotional support to Drew in violent moments, when he loses control to his inner wolf.

The best part is how Hector does not use force to bring Drew back, as many would, but rather relies on compassion and calmness, truly becoming his emotional anchor. This shows that he is an empathetic person who remains calm and loyal even under stress. Hector is established here as an integral part of the group, and this trust and bond he develops with Drew elevates him from a side character to a pivotal presence.


6) Episode 7–8 – Works with Whitley to break Queen Amelie’s trance

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Wolf King, Image Source – "Netflix"

Throughout episodes seven and eight of Wolf King, we witness Hector working with Whitley to break Queen Amelie’s trance. Drew is imprisoned and on the verge of execution for what is labeled his “grand deception.” Meanwhile, Queen Amelie is under a trance-like spell inflicted by Magister Vankaskan.

Hector knows that freeing the Queen could be the catalyst in declaring Drew’s true identity to the public and saving him from execution. So, he brews a magical potion to counteract the spell and helps save the Queen, who in turn saves Drew. Hector does all this while being wounded and amidst chaos, yet he leaves no stone unturned in helping his friend.


7) Episode 8 (Finale) – Chosen by Drew as his mentor over Duke Bergan

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"Wolf King", Image Source – "Netflix"

In the finale of the series, The Fall of the Lion, we see a heartwarming conclusion to Hector’s arc. After the Queen breaks out of the magical trance and saves Drew, all of them reunite as allies aboard a ship. On the ship, Duke Bergan offers to train Drew to claim the throne, but Drew declines, instead choosing Hector as his mentor.

This recognition of Hector’s emotional support and guidance feels like a full-circle moment for their friendship, which fans adore. Drew acknowledges Hector’s wisdom, intellect, and emotional guidance. Thus, by the finale, we see Hector grow from a nervous scholar into a confident and courageous mentor, reinforcing the belief that one should always choose the morally correct path.

Edited by Ritika Pal