Series synopsis
Misfits is a British sci-fi & fantasy drama comedy television series that premiered on E4 on November 12, 2009. It ended on December 11, 2013. It was created by Howard Overman. It stars Lauren Socha, Iwan Rheon, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and Antonia Thomas.
When five young outsiders on Community Service get caught in a strange storm, they discover that they have developed superpowers.
Premise
When five young outsiders on Community Service get caught in a strange storm, they discover that they have developed superpowers.
Premise: BEING A SUPERHERO HAS NEVER BEEN SUCH A PAIN.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lauren Socha as Kelly Bailey
- Iwan Rheon as Simon Bellamy
- Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Curtis Donovan
- Antonia Thomas as Alisha Daniels
- Joseph Gilgun as Rudy Wade
- Karla Crome as Jess
- Nathan McMullen as Finn Samson
- Matt Stokoe as Alex
Supporting cast
- Shaun Dooley as Greg
- Matthew McNulty as Seth
- Alex Reid as Sally
- Robert Sheehan as Nathan Young
- Natasha O'Keeffe as Abbey
Guest cast
- Craig Parkinson as Shaun Merton
- Matt Cross as Tim
- Erin Richards as Sarah
- Anna Wilson-Jones as Laura
- Adrian Rawlins as Dave
- Justin Edwards as Roger
- Michelle Fairley as Louise Young
- Jessica Brown Findlay as Rachel
- Ruth Sheen as Maggie
- Ellie Kendrick as Helen (as Lucia Kendrick)
- Jordan Metcalfe as Brian
- Phil Daniels as Keith the Dog (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 113 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 76 | September 15, 2011 | December 24, 2013 |
| Season 1 | 6 | November 12, 2009 | December 17, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 7 | November 11, 2010 | December 19, 2010 |
| Season 3 | 8 | October 30, 2011 | December 18, 2011 |
| Season 4 | 8 | October 28, 2012 | December 16, 2012 |
| Season 5 | 8 | October 23, 2013 | December 11, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vegas Baby! In this episode, Nathan takes Marnie and her baby, called Nathan Jr to Las Vegas. He uses his new superpower to scam the casinos, but when things go wrong he is forced to go on the run. The episode also introduces new cast member Joe Gilgun, who is joining the show as Rudy. |
September 15, 2011 |
| 2 |
Erazer The gang finally discover the identity of the mysterious Erazer character who has been tagging the estate. Exclusive online mini-episode. |
December 4, 2011 |
| 3 |
Simon's Films - Area 51 Season 1 featurette |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode One A group of misfits with nothing in common must perform community service, but get caught in a freak storm that gives them superpowers. |
November 12, 2009 |
| 2 |
Episode Two Nathan is desperate to move back home, and when the group makes a discovery, he soon realizes he might have found his opportunity. |
November 19, 2009 |
| 3 |
Episode Three Alisha is having fun using and abusing her powers but she can't seem to get the one man she really wants: Curtis. |
November 26, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode One A new probation officer assigns the group to an art class for the mentally ill. A mysterious hooded figure follows the Misfits for unknown reasons. |
November 11, 2010 |
| 2 |
Episode Two Nathan is shocked when Jamie, a long-lost brother he never knew he had, turns up at the community center. |
November 18, 2010 |
| 3 |
Episode Three The masked man saves Alisha from a mugging on the estate. It appears he is able to touch her without being affected by her powers. |
November 25, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode One New boy Rudy gets a rude awakening in his first few days of community service. |
October 30, 2011 |
| 2 |
Episode Two Curtis decides to use his new gender-swap power so that he can return to athletics. |
November 6, 2011 |
| 3 |
Episode Three Simon saves Peter, a geeky comic book nerd, from being mugged. |
November 13, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode One New members Finn and Jess are zipping up for their first day of community service, but things get strange when a man stumbles in with a briefcase. |
October 28, 2012 |
| 2 |
Episode Two Finn isn't quite as innocent as he looks when a dark secret he's been hiding at home is revealed. |
November 4, 2012 |
| 3 |
Episode Three Rudy and his downbeat doppelganger are forced to unite as they have to confront a long-forgotten face from their shared past. |
November 11, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode One The gang discovers a superpower support group and a group of Devil-worshipping scouts. |
October 23, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode Two Rudy sees his father with another woman. Jess helps Rudy investigate his dad and uncovers an even deeper secret. |
October 30, 2013 |
| 3 |
Episode Three Sam, the mysterious flying boy from the future jumper, saves Dark Rudy from a mugger. |
November 6, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | E4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 12, 2009 |
| Last aired | December 11, 2013 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |