Misfits

About Misfits

Misfits is a British science fiction comedy-drama television show that aired from 2009 to 2013. The show revolves around a group of young offenders sentenced to work in a community service program, where they obtain supernatural powers after a strange electrical storm.

Making / Production

The show was created by Howard Overman and produced by Clerkenwell Films for the E4 network. The series was filmed in Thamesmead, a district in south-east London. Each episode was standard length (around 45 minutes), with the exception of several specials that ran for approximately an hour.

Actors

• Robert Sheehan as Nathan, a quick-witted, irreverent young man who gains the power of immortality.
• Lauren Socha as Kelly, a rough and tumble character with the ability to read thoughts.
• Nathan Stewart-Jarrett plays Curtis, a former athlete who can manipulate time.
• Antonia Thomas starred as Alisha, who had the power to make others desire her immensely.
• Iwan Rheon as Simon, a shy introvert who gains the ability to turn invisible.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The powers that the characters acquire correspond to their personalities and individual hang-ups.
• The show originally planned to kill off a character every episode.
• Despite filming in London, most of the exterior scenes did not showcase any notable landmarks, giving a sense of locality instead of the famous city.

Awards

Misfits garnered critical acclaim and several awards, notably, the 2010 BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series.

Quotes

• "Save me, Barry!" - Nathan
• "We're young. We're supposed to drink too much. We're supposed to have bad attitudes and shag each other's brains out." - Nathan

Music / Soundtrack

• The Rapture – Echoes
• The Kills – U R A Fever
• Muse – Uprising