Misfits (2009)

Misfits is a darkly comic, character-driven British series about a misfit band of young offenders whose routine community service is upended by a freak electrical storm that grants them strange and unpredictable superpowers. What begins as a cheeky twist on the superhero idea quickly becomes a messy, often shocking exploration of responsibility, identity and consequence as the group confronts how power amplifies their already complicated lives. The core cast — including sarcastic Nathan, paranoid Kelly, invisible-seeking Simon, time-regretting Curtis, and dangerously alluring Alisha (with Gary joining early on) — each develops a distinct ability that reflects and complicates their personality. Kelly can hear people’s thoughts; Simon can disappear; Curtis can rewind time; Alisha’s touch ignites uncontrollable lust; Nathan initially seems untouched but proves to be a chaotic force in his own right. The show follows their attempts to handle these gifts (and curses), keep their secrets, survive other superpowered people, and navigate friendships, betrayals and romances. Viewers can expect sharp, fast dialogue, bleak-and-absurd humor, sudden tonal shifts from goofy to gut-punching, and inventive plot twists. The series blends supernatural mystery and social commentary with gritty realism — on-screen life is messy, morally ambiguous and often violent — so emotional stakes are high even when the jokes land. Episodes move briskly, with surprising character growth and unpredictable consequences for each action. Content note: Misfits contains strong language, sexual content, drug use and violence; it’s best suited for adult audiences who enjoy irreverent, edgy takes on the superhero genre and character-focused dramas with a darkly comic edge.

Actors: Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Joe Gilgun, Iwan Rheon

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

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