Episode #2.5 

Having walked in on charity worker Jessica getting changed, Nathan finds that the lights have gone out and he has been 'killed' again. He and the other misfits are certain that the murderer... See full summary »

Director:

Owen Harris

Writer:

Howard Overman (creator)

Stars:

Iwan Rheon, Robert Sheehan, Lauren Socha

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Iwan Rheon	...	Simon Bellamy
Robert Sheehan	...	Nathan Young
Lauren Socha	...	Kelly Bailey
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett	...	Curtis Donovan
Antonia Thomas	...	Alisha Daniels
Ruth Negga	...	Nikki
Craig Parkinson	...	Shaun
Zawe Ashton	...	Jessica
Charlie Hollway	...	Chris
Ian Pirie	...	DI Roberts
Adrian Rawlins	...	Dave
Richard Riddell	...	Bruno
Craig Vye	...	Matt

Storyline

Having walked in on charity worker Jessica getting changed, Nathan finds that the lights have gone out and he has been 'killed' again. He and the other misfits are certain that the murderer is Jessica and attempt to warn Simon,who has become her boyfriend. Simon,however,is not convinced,despite the fact that another boy has been killed and his body disappeared. After Simon and Jessica have had sex he is subjected to a murderous attack but saved by Alisha. Curtis and Nikki also get it together whilst Kelly has a strange encounter with Bruno,who is not what he seems. However the gang of five and Nikki decide to celebrate their survival by having a drink on the roof of the centre.

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Plot Keywords:

slow motion scene | killing an animal | transformation | shot to death | shot in the chest | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Romance | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nathan (Robert Sheehan) mentions the time Kelly (Lauren Socha) became bald. (Episode 1.3 Misfits: Episode #1.3 (2009))

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Goofs

When Alisha meets up with Simon on the way to the community center, Simon removes his left earbud. However, in the wide shots of the scene, he is still wearing the left earbud.

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Quotes

Simon Bellamy: Jessica isn't a psychotic killer. She's a virgin.
Nathan Young: I knew there was something wrong with her!
Simon Bellamy: There isn't anymore.
[Nathan looks shocked, than excited]
Nathan Young: I'm proud of you, man!
[Nathan hugs Simon]
Nathan Young: And I expect to hear every disgusting detail!

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Connections

References King Kong (1933)

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Soundtracks

Creepin' Up the Backstairs (Composite Edit)
(uncredited)
Written by Jon Fratelli
Performed by The Fratellis

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Details

Release Date:

9 December 2010 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Clerkenwell Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

51 min