Misfits Review (2009–2013): Is It Worth Watching?

Is Misfits worth watching?

Yes — Misfits is worth watching, holding a 90% Critic Score and 92% Audience Score on Celluloid. Its 84% Celluloid Score averages five independent sources: critic percentage, audience percentage, Metascore (75), IMDb (8.2/10) and aggregated fan rating (79%).

Created by Howard Overman, Misfits ran 5 seasons, 37 episodes on Channel 4 in English, from United Kingdom. Misfits has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is Misfits about?

When five young outsiders on Community Service get caught in a strange storm, they discover that they have developed superpowers.

Critics consensus: Community-service offenders get superpowers and immediately misuse them — the anti-Marvel, and Robert Sheehan’s Nathan is the reason to watch. The cast is led by Joseph Gilgun, Karla Crome, Nathan McMullen, Matt Stokoe, Shaun Dooley, among others.

How many seasons of Misfits are there, and where do I start?

Misfits has 5 seasons, 37 episodes, and there is no reason to start anywhere but the first episode. At 5 seasons, 37 episodes, this is a long-haul watch — start it knowing the investment. The series page breaks the 84% Celluloid Score into its five sources so you can see exactly where critics and audiences disagree before committing.

Where can I watch Misfits?

Misfits is carried by Channel 4, though rights are licensed by territory and change often. Check the Channel 4 hub for everything else on the same service, and the series page for the regions where Celluloid has confirmed availability.

What should I watch after Misfits?

If it lands, try Fleabag (92%), Inside No. 9 (89%), Peaky Blinders (89%) next — same shelf, comparable scores. You can also browse all sci-fi & fantasy series, everything from United Kingdom, or the year it premiered.