Misfits (2009– )

A group of young offenders doing community service get struck by lightning during a storm, and begin to develop superpowers.

Creator:

Howard Overman

Stars:

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Iwan Rheon, Lauren Socha

8 wins & 27 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett	...	Curtis Donovan (25 episodes, 2009-2012)
Iwan Rheon	...	Simon Bellamy (21 episodes, 2009-2011)
Lauren Socha	...	Kelly Bailey (21 episodes, 2009-2011)
Antonia Thomas	...	Alisha Daniels (21 episodes, 2009-2011)
Joseph Gilgun	...	Rudy Wade (17 episodes, 2011-2013)
Robert Sheehan	...	Nathan Young (14 episodes, 2009-2011)
Craig Parkinson	...	Shaun (11 episodes, 2010-2011)
Matthew McNulty	...	Seth (11 episodes, 2010-2012)

Storyline

Nathan, Kelly, Simon, Alisha and Curtis were expecting their community service to be boring. However after a freak thunderstorm they discover that it is anything but dull. Bestowed with strange powers, the five very different teens realize they have a lot more to worry about than just picking up litter, especially as they discover that they are not the only ones who have been given strange powers. Secrets will be revealed, feelings brought to the surface and relationships formed and broken. But hey, its only 12 weeks of community service; what's the worst that could happen?

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Plot Keywords:

community service | community center | locker room | supernatural power | probation | 

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Taglines:

When five young outsiders on community service get caught in a strange storm they soon realise they have developed superpowers.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Details

Official Sites:

E4 [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 November 2009 (UK)

Also Known As:

Kívülállók

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Clerkenwell Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When asked who their favorite super villain from the series was, both Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and Iwan Rheon agreed 'Tim' from the fourth episode of series 2.

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Connections

Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #14.70 (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Echoes"
Written by The Rapture
Performed by The Rapture

User Reviews

Brilliant, entertaining and funny

I've had the good fortune of being able to watch this show online as I'm from the States. This show is brilliant and funny and deserves to be seen by viewers here too (USA). I look forward to watching the surprisingly fun and energetic cast perform some really great rolls. The cast work really well with each other and I hope that Misfits get the recognition that it deserves. Sure the effects are a bit cheesy but overall this is not what this show revolves around. It has potential to be something more but I still give it 10/10 for the originality. Comparing this show to Heroes (which obviously has large budgets and production value)is a waste of time as both shows are totally different. I found this show by accident and I'm hooked. I've told my friends to watch it and many are following me and saying that this show, despite its low budget and production value is worthy of a following.