Misfits (2009)

TV review: Misfits, E4

Smutty innuendos, far-fetched storylines and joker Nathan - how we've missed the Bafta-winning Misfits.

Nathan who? Fans of Howard Overman's Bafta-winning grungy superhero series were nervous about the departure of actor Robert Sheehan, whose potty-mouthed character was last seen, in an online mini-episode, banged up in Las Vegas.

But they needn't fret. Joseph Gilgun as Rudy, a rude and crude lad with a literal split personality, will fit in just fine. In fact he's a real breath of fresh air, cheeky but conflicted, with an intriguing link to the gang, who, lest we forget, have all now chosen to change their powers.

It takes the whole of the skilfully plotted and frequently hilarious first episode of the third series to find out what Kelly, Simon, Curtis and Alisha can now do, but it doesn't take long for some of these new skills to come in handy, when they're faced with a young woman who can freeze time - to no-one's advantage but her own.

Sex, death and filthy humour... it doesn't get any better than this.

TV review: Misfits

These supercool kids can change sex and divide in two but are still totally convincing.

Misfits: Series 3, Episode 1 review

We have absolutely no doubt that writer Howard Overman can produce the goods and, even after this pedestrian (by normal televisual standards) and disappointing opener, that he has a vision in mind with a grander story to tell.

Misfits: Series 3, Episode 1 review

It's great to see that Misfits is still as stylish, smart and funny as ever, with a great soundtrack and budget-defying effects.

It's the third series of this consistently funny and distinctive comedy drama about a gang of young offenders turned superheroes. Following the departure of Nathan (Robert Sheenan), the new run begins with the delinquent quartet getting used to new and slightly more rubbish superpowers as they are joined by Rudy (Joe Gilgun) and his split personality - first seen in a brief online clip earlier this year.

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Jo Gilgun interview

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OH YES. It's back! Robert Sheehan might not be in Misfits any more, but just you wait until you meet Rudy (played by the wonderful Joe Gilgun). In fact, this is another stellar opening episode for our favourite ne'er-do-wells. It's just as crude, emotional, hilarious and action-packed as ever, with another evil super-villain for our heroes to battle. Oh, and there are new powers - some useful, some bizarre, and one that will make you laugh out loud. We don't want to spoil too much so we'll keep our mouths zipped, but oh. It's so good to have them back.