Misfits is a
British science fiction comedy-drama television series about a group of young offenders forced to work in a
community service programme, where they obtain
supernatural powers after a strange
electrical storm. The first series started broadcasting on 12 November 2009 on
E4, and was produced by
Clerkenwell Films.
It kinda reminds me of the U.S. Show from 1985,
Misfits of Science; only a UK version. So yes, there is a lot of "harsh" language and some intense sexually content, but it isnt gratuitous. It actually fits in with the theme of the show.
Mockney chav Kelly (Lauren Socha) can suddenly hear people’s thoughts, shamed sporting hero Curtis (Nathan Stewart Jarrett) can "undo" the last few moments in time, and party girl Alisha (Antonia Thomas) can send people into a sexual frenzy when they touch her skin. Even painfully shy Simon (Iwan Rheon) can make himself invisible when he feels he’s being ignored. Seemingly left unaffected is smart alec Nathan (Robert Sheehan). He is thus the only one of the group that initially seems to want a power, if only because he can't stomach the idea of others having what he does not.
Unlike more traditional comic book superheroes, then, the titular Misfits" don't revel in their newfound abilities and instantly become honour-bound crime fighters. Instead, they initially see their powers as burdens that have only made their lives worse. Although Curtis used his power to save Kelly's life and possibly his own and the other Misfit's, so Curtis may begin to see his power as a god send.
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett plays Curtis:
A rising sports star, who had been aiming to compete in the 2012 Olympics However, his career is left in tatters after being caught with an illegal substance and made an example of in the eyes of the law. He is forced to trade his tracksuit for a jumpsuit and take part in Community Payback. Curtis's special power is time manipulation; he is able to rewind and replay past events to affect their outcome.Okay, yeah, the "brother" is of course the sports star, but they don't dwell upon it. It isn't the main focus of who the character is. Yeah he is athletic but he isn't always carrying a basketball or something like that. Not self-centered, or "jive", or possessing a "fresh Prince or Bel Aire -like swagger/attitude. He's not at all ghetto (at least by American standars) His character is probably the most compassionate of the lot.
Lauren Socha plays Kelly:
The stereotypical Chav with a volatile temper.(A chav (pronounced /ˈtʃæv/ chav) is a stereotype of certain people in the United Kingdom. Also known as a charver in Yorkshire and North East England[1] "chavs" are said to be aggressive teenagers and young adults, of working class background, who repeatedly engage in anti-social behaviour such as street drinking, drug abuse and rowdiness, or other forms of juvenile delinquency .)After the storm strikes, Kelly soon discovers that she has been gifted with the ability of telepathy, which means that anyone that makes a snap judgement on Kelly’s appearance is more than likely to get a head-butt. She is kind of like a young, British Jean Grey with a ghetto attitude. (at first she just starts to hear other people's thoughts an cant control it) I will admit at first it is a lil' difficult to understand some of the slang, and her accent is heavy; but you definitely feel for her and her issues before and after she gets her powers.
Robert Sheehan plays Nathan:
A quick-witted, cocky and Irishman although, beneath this brash veneer, he isn’t as emotionally untouchable as he makes out. Despite being caught in the storm with the rest of the gang, and much to his annoyance, In season 1 Nathan appears to be the only Misfit without a superpower. This doesn’t stop him trying to find out what his power is in a series of more and more outlandish tests.However in the title sequence Nathan seems to have a Wolf's Shadow following him so that may hint at a Shape-shifting power or ability. His sense of social justice and democratic spirit however is stronger than the other misfits. He also has problems at home with his mother and her boyfriend. (who also get affected by the mysterious lightning storm) I can sum his character up in two words: "bloody wanker!"...lol He is indeed brash, rude, crude, annoying, looks like Shia "The Beef" La Beouf; but he grows on you. Even with all his insults and innuendos, he is another character that you can definitely feel for. Beneeth all the arrogance is a scared, sad, lonely kid. And it turns out that his superpower that he is effectively
immortal and can interact with the recently deceased.
Antonia Thomas plays Alisha:
A party girl who uses her looks and smile to wrap men around her little finger. She develops the ability to affect the thoughts of others by putting them into a deep state of lust when they come into contact with her skin. The is the pretty, lonely girl who has used sex to get what she wants most of her adult life cause she feels; why else would anyone care about her. So when she actually finds real love with Curtis her powers backfire, cause even he is vulnerable to her powers that causes overwhelming sexual arousal in people with whom she makes skin-to-skin contact. She is kinda like
ROGUE from the
X-Men.
Iwan Rheon plays Simon:
A shy social outcast who was ignored and bullied at school. He may have been given community service for arson. Simon lacks the confidence to develop relationships, to make friends or to lead a normal life. His special power is invisibility when he is ignored, a popular character device in superhero fiction.He is alreaddy invisible to everyone so his powers are a manifestation of it. He has a a overwhemling willing to please and to make friends....to a fault. And he has a dar side to him, bust just wants to be seen, and accepted.
The show also reminds me of the theme of most of the heroes from the Milestone/DC Comics characters, from the "BIG BANG" Like Static, and Blood Syndicate. All of their powers seem to stem from there desires. Curtis wishes he could turn back time to correct a mistake, Alisha, just wants to be loved, Nathan wants to be invulnerable so he cant be hurt again, Kelly wants to know what people are really thinking about her, and Simon just wants to be seen.
Watch full episodes of MISFITS here: MISFITS
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