Howard Overman

The fast-paced, foul-mouthed horror-com from Misfits creator Howard Overman continues; think a sort of scruffier Buffy. DIY demon-bashers Amy and Raquel are still no closer to tracking down the missing Suzanne, though they have a hot lead on Mercy, the diabolical succubus worried about her pelvic floor. But could all their efforts just be playing into dapper archdemon (and insufferable wine snob) Callum's apocalyptic design? Fizzy and fun.

'Crazyhead' episode 4 review

Say what you like about E4's Crazyhead (though we'd rather you didn't, as we're growing quite fond of it actually), but the one thing you can never accuse it of is being a slow burner.

Crazyhead episode 2 review

As it stands, Episode 2 offers all the laughs and action the show served up last week, whilst also sprinkling on an intriguing glimpse at the mythology of the show for good measure.

Crazyhead episode 2 review: A Pine Fresh Scent

E4's demon-fighting horror comedy Crazyhead really starts to mesh in its second episode...

Crazyhead episode 1 review

Does E4 comedy horror Crazyhead, from the creator of Misfits, deserve the title of the British Buffy?

Crazyhead: the teen demons taking over TV

Two women fight forces of evil on the mean streets of Britain in the new comedy horror from the maker of Misfits. He talks Twilight, zombie mermaids - and why all teens battle demons constantly.

Misfits, 5.8 - episode eight

The last ever episode of Misfits wasn't very conclusive; perhaps because creator Howard Overman still has hopes for a feature film to continue the story, which is apparently written and ready to film. Is there an Inbetweeners-sized appetite for it though?

Having started with a literal bang, Misfits doesn't, we're relieved to report, go out with a whimper. The return of series creator Howard Overman for tonight's last-ever episode - 'grand finale' doesn't feel appropriate for a show that so knowingly and consistently undercuts any delusions of grandeur - helps, although any hope of former cast members also coming back is forlorn. Still, a line-up boasting the likes of Joseph Gilgun, Sean Dooley and Karla Crome is always worth watching, as it's probably the performances rather than the tired concept that have kept Misfits going into its twilight years.

Tonight sees the gang relieved of their community service and contemplating life after the orange jumpsuits. Rudy (Gilgun) is happily at the centre of things, sending Jess (Crome) into the arms of a nutter with a taste for parallel futures and learning some uncomfortable truths about Helen, Karen and Sam. At its height it was nigh-on essential (and, lest we forget, Bafta-winning); this is merely decent, but E4 will still be the poorer for its passing.

After five series, Misfits has done well to keep regenerating itself with so many cast changes. But the originality that made it so attention-grabbing back in its early, BAFTA-winning days eventually became a bit of a rod for its own back. When having superpowers is the norm instead of the exception, what are you supposed to do to surprise people?

The last ever episode airs tonight, with creator Howard Overman back on scripting duties, but it's a respectable rather than a totally amazing finale.

Last week, Jess and Rudy's relationship hit a setback that has absolutely nothing to do with superpowers and everything to do with Rudy's lack of enthusiasm about fatherhood.

But when Jess angrily accepts a drink from a stranger in a bar tonight, she gets a vision of the future that changes everything.

Meanwhile, Rudy Two's determination to make the prophecy of the jumper come true by assembling a band of superhero vigilantes seems like a good way to knit the series together.

It's a shame the budget doesn't stretch to making that flying guy look even half-way impressive, but that's probably the least of the Jumper Posse's problems.