# Misfits (2009–2013) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/misfits/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 75/100 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 79% |
| Creator | Howard Overman |
| Platform | Channel 4 |
| Genres | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy |
| Seasons | 5 (37 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Misfits (2009–2013) is a Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy series created by Howard Overman, streaming on Channel 4. It holds a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (90%), audience ratings (92%), Metascore (75/100), IMDb (8.2/10), and fan ratings (79%) across 5 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Community-service offenders get superpowers and immediately misuse them — the anti-Marvel, and Robert Sheehan’s Nathan is the reason to watch.

## Synopsis

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

## Cast

Joseph Gilgun, Karla Crome, Nathan McMullen, Matt Stokoe, Shaun Dooley, Natasha O'Keeffe

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Misfits worth watching?**
Yes — Misfits earns a 84% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 90%, audience 92%, Metascore 75/100, IMDb 8.2/10, and fan 79%. Community-service offenders get superpowers and immediately misuse them — the anti-Marvel, and Robert Sheehan’s Nathan is the reason to watch.

**Why is Misfits so highly rated?**
Misfits scores 84% because all five independent sources agree: critics 90%, audiences 92%, Metacritic 75/100, IMDb 8.2/10 and fan ratings 79%. Community-service offenders get superpowers and immediately misuse them — the anti-Marvel, and Robert Sheehan’s Nathan is the reason to watch. See the full breakdown on the Misfits series page.

**Is Misfits on Netflix?**
No — Misfits is not on Netflix. It streams on Channel 4, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Channel 4. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Misfits come out?**
Misfits first aired in 2009 and ran through 2013 (2009–2013). Created by Howard Overman; it streams on Channel 4 today.

**How many seasons of Misfits are there?**
Misfits has 5 seasons across 37 episodes (2009–2013). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Misfits?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Misfits’s 37 episodes take roughly 28 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Misfits?**
Misfits streams on Channel 4 in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Channel 4. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Misfits?**
Misfits stars Joseph Gilgun, Karla Crome, Nathan McMullen, Matt Stokoe, Shaun Dooley, and others. Created by Howard Overman.

**How many episodes are in Misfits?**
Misfits has 37 episodes across 5 seasons (2009–2013).

**What is Misfits about?**
When five young outsiders on Community Service get caught in a strange storm, they discover that they have developed superpowers.

**Who created Misfits?**
Misfits was created by Howard Overman. It is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama, comedy series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Misfits?**
Browse more sci-fi & fantasy series on Celluloid’s Channel 4 hub, or open More Like This.

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