Misfits (2009)

There's a fresh asbo superhero in town, but enthusiastic eco-warrior Ollie struggles with the usual tribulations that befall most newcomers to the community centre. Immortality has made Nathan even cockier and perhaps funnier, Curtis is enthralled by the mysterious new woman, and Alisha is still googly eyed over Future Simon. But the gang comes together to fight a terrifying villain who thinks he's in a Grand Theft Auto-style game. As usual, it plays out like a brilliant mini-film.

If you ever complain about British TV, you really ought to watch Misfits. It's so good, it could easily be American. The cast are excellent and every episode is beautifully directed. There are some brilliant shots in it. Tonight sees the team take on an evil mastermind, who treats the world like a video game. Who hasn't done that, eh?

Have you been watching ... Misfits?

Back for a second series, E4's Asbo-superhero drama seems to be living up to its promise.

With Mad Men and True Blood off our screens, Misfits just might be the best drama on the box right now.

For a British production with a budget so low it would barely cover the coffee and doughnuts on Mad Men, its a superhuman achievement for all concerned.

Last weeks episode saw the mystery man unmasked as Simon albeit a muscular, sexy, confident back-from-the-future Simon with the power to melt girls knickers. And if you thought that was the best episode ever, wait for tonight.

New boy Ollie is able to teleport which has to be the best superpower ever but is he gifted with the sticking power to become part of the orange boiler-suited fraternity?

Another newcomer is a bloke in a shell suit who sees the world as a giant computer game. His arrival makes for an exhilarating instalment with graphics to die for. Like Simon, Misfits is growing up in interesting ways.

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After last night's episode, I think it's time to say it. Misfits is growing from an entertaining and well-made programme on a digital channel into becoming a genuinely great piece of television which I think will be fondly remembered for many years to come.

No show gives two fingers to the idea that being popular is all that counts more stylishly than Misfits, where weirdness isn't just tolerated, it's actively celebrated.

It's getting mighty sexy too, with each character fracturing into different personalities, a neat concept that gives the exceptional cast a chance to show off talents that have thus far remained well hidden.

Iwan Rheon's introverted Simon suddenly became a sex god, snarling killer lines such as 'you think I risked my life travelling through the dimensions of time so I could sniff your knickers?' and earning rave reviews for his studliness.

'Don't take this the wrong way but you're way better than I thought you'd be,' cooed Alisha. It's always the quiet ones.