Alpha and Omega, incidentally, are not the names of the main characters. They're references to wolf packs, one of whom feels superior to the other.

In a failed attempt to entertain older viewers, Alpha and Omega offers a clumsy mutual-howling-as-sex metaphor and Kate's mum's awkward attempts at menace.

Abounding in dumb jokes that kids are bound to like but sometimes too scary for very young viewers, "Alpha and Omega" -- also going out in 2D -- takes too long to find its footing and at best is ...