The Take
Misfits (2009) is mid slop at a 64 score: early seasons deliver a single-author voice and strong ensemble cast that make the premise pop, but the show defaults to mandatory sex, drugs, and teen nihilism as its core setting.
Graphic violence and casual cruelty played for laughs undercut any real stakes while later seasons slide into committee-style franchise rot.
The Verdict
Misfits (2009) lands at 64 slop because its fresh premise and cast get buried under degeneracy-as-default and later-season committee rot.
Order the first two seasons only if you want sharp writing before the show fully embraces the slop.
Common Questions
What is Misfits (2009) about?
Young offenders on community service gain superpowers after a storm and mostly use them for sex, crime, and chaos.
How many seasons of Misfits (2009) are there?
Five seasons aired from 2009 to 2013 on E4.
Is Misfits (2009) based on a true story?
No. It is original fiction from creator Howard Overman.
