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Misfits

2009 – 2013Show5 seasons37 episodesTV-MA

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic–8.3Rotten Tomatoes92%80%

A sensual, quirky drama series about fantasy and growing up.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for warmth.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 37 episodes · best: S2E6 "Episode #2.6" 8.8

Episodes

8.2
8.4
7.5
7.1
7.1

Story

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.

Feels like

  • British Superhero Comedy
  • Dark Satire
  • Explicit & Unfiltered
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Absurd Premise
  • Working Class Realism
  • Morally Ambiguous Heroes
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Chaotic Energy

Cast

24 of 136 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jonathan van Tulleken, Wayne Che Yip, Alex Garcia Lopez
Written by
Howard Overman
Produced by
Matt Strevens

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 12, 2009 · December 11, 2013 · Ended

First aired
November 12, 2009
Last aired
December 11, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 37 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
57 countries

Tropes

Freudian Excuse, Wham Episode, All There in the Manual +9

  • Freudian Excuse
  • Wham Episode
  • All There in the Manual
  • Prison Rape
  • Improvised Weapon
  • Room Full of Crazy
  • Alternate Universe
  • Powers in the First Episode
  • Peek-a-Boo Corpse
  • Cursed with Awesome
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Big Damn Heroes

12 of 425 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Misfits?"

Questions about Misfits

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Misfits?

HuluPeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Misfits streams on Hulu and Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Misfits worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Which season of Misfits is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Seasons 4 and 5 are the weakest at 7.1. The highest-rated episode is Episode #2.6 (season 2, episode 6) at 8.8, and the lowest is Episode #5.8 (season 5, episode 8) at 6.5.

How long does it take to watch Misfits?

28 h

About 28 hours: 37 episodes in 5 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2013.

Will Misfits make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and dark humor (9 of 10).

Is Misfits good for date night?

and 1 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

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 tropes for it, including Freudian Excuse, Wham Episode, and All There in the Manual.