Misfits (2009)

Your next box set: Misfits

Misfits is not your average superhero show - this gang of asbo teens aren't that interested in saving the world, but they are brilliantly funny, rude and occasionally quite moving.

Misfits Series 1 DVD review

If you've not had the pleasure yet, Den Of Geek explains why the first series of Misfits makes for a must-buy DVD...

'Misfits' boss reveals series two plots

The creator of Misfits has revealed what will happen in series two of the teen comedy drama.

The young cast of Misfits were on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross last night, in case you missed it. They were there to promote the recent DVD release of the teen superhero drama, but them landing a spot on Ross' sofa surely means one of two things: (1) renowned comic book nerd Jonathan Ross is such a fan that he insisted on booking them, or (2) plans are afoot to spread the word about Misfits beyond its niche E4 audience, perhaps by repeating the show on Channel 4...

Anyway, the interview was light but fun. Ross is clearly a Misfits fan and made a point to really sell the show to the studio audience (most of whom were probably unaware of it), and I find it fun to spot the similarities and difference the actors have to their characters. There wasn't much scoop about what series 2 has in store later this year, beyond the fact they start filming in May and Lauren Socha is very excited about what her character (mind-reading Kelly) gets to do...

Incidentally, did anyone else notice that Ross' introduction at the top of the show spoiled Misfits' series 1 mystery about what Nathan's super-power is? Hopefully potential new fans won't remember what Ross said, but should everyone who's seen Misfits take Ross' slipup as confirmation of Nathan's ability?

Misfits DVD Review

The strange thing about the Misfits DVD's extra features is the conspicuous absence of creator/writer Howard Overman.

Billed as being a cross between Skins and Heroes, E4's new youth drama Misfits had a lot to live up to. The show followed what happened to five ASBO teens after they were caught in a freak lightning storm while doing community service. Drug-taking and time-travelling followed, giving viewers a freakishly fresh teen drama. It may have borrowed story elements from our favourites, but Misfits more than holds its own as one of the strongest newbies from 2009.

misfits: episode six

The first series of Misfits came to an end this week with yet another great episode. It's been an excellent series.

Misfits: season one, episode six

The Misfits leave our screens - for now, at least - and they do so in some style...

Misfits 1.6 Review

Overall, Misfits has been one of the year's biggest surprises, managing to reach beyond what could have been a terrible, cheap, asinine Heroes rip-off into something really quite marvelous, understated, witty and entertaining.

This isn't so much a season finale as the introduction of a whole new storyline. A puritanical cult of religious youngsters starts to infiltrate the community centre, leading Nathan to take up arms (in a very Nathan kind of way) against them. It's shot beautifully, expertly written and confidently rousing, but it doesn't exactly tie up loose ends. Or any ends at all. Still, that leaves things open for a second series, and E4 would be mad not to do it.