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Misfits

2009·Show
37Episodes in5Seasons·TV-MA
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic–8.3Rotten Tomatoes92%80%
Episodes
IMDb8.1Metacritic–8.3Rotten Tomatoes92%80%
Episodes

Misfits fingerprint

Very funny, high energy.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance6
  • Pathos6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and dark humor

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Dark Humor9
  • Wit & Wordplay8

World

Fantasy, growing up, and society

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

BEING A SUPERHERO HAS NEVER BEEN SUCH A PAIN.

When five young outsiders on Community Service get caught in a strange storm, they discover that they have developed superpowers.
British Superhero ComedyDark SatireExplicit & UnfilteredFound Family DynamicsAbsurd PremiseWorking Class RealismMorally Ambiguous HeroesSharp DialogueChaotic Energy

Crew

Directed by:
Wayne Che Yip, Tom Harper, William Sinclair
Written by:
Howard Overman
Produced by:
Matt Strevens

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Misfits

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Misfits legally?

HuluPeacockPluto TVPeacock Premium+

Misfits is included with a subscription to Hulu, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Misfits worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Misfits rated?

TV-MAViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Misfits have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 37 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Misfits?

Critics92
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate Misfits higher (92) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Misfits air?

It ran from 2009 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is Misfits in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Misfits?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Misfits in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Misfits use?

Freudian ExcuseWham EpisodeAll There in the ManualPrison RapeImprovised WeaponRoom Full of CrazyAlternate UniversePowers in the First EpisodePeek-a-Boo CorpseCursed with AwesomeNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Big Damn Heroesand 413 more

TV Tropes lists 425 storytelling tropes for Misfits, including Freudian Excuse, Wham Episode, All There in the Manual.