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

Joseph Gilgun's character Rudy Wade was brought in after Robert Sheehan's departure after Series 2. However, Howard Overman decided he didn't want another Nathan, so decided to make Rudy 'more emotional' which is present in the character's power of emotional induced multiplication.

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Connections

Referenced in The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Echoes"
Written by The Rapture
Performed by The Rapture

User Reviews

Best show on TV right now

Where DID this show come from? Though it's not the most original concept (freak lightning storm strikes and gives a ragtag bunch of community service workers special powers) this show rises above Heroes and the many clones by bringing enough freshness to the table. Now I'm judging this show having just watched the first two episodes. At first it looks like your average Skins type rip-off but it very quickly establishes an intriguing plot with lovable characters and unexpected twists aplenty. The script is sharp like a razor and offers laugh-out-loud moments and witticisms to rival the best episodes of Friends or Fraiser. All the misfits are perfectly cast and brilliantly acted with just the right amount of cynicism and pathos and the situations don't seem forced like Heroes often does but emerge logically and organically from the characters. Even the powers themselves extend from the character's personas. Fantastic show. I cannot recommend it enough!