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critic Misfits (2009)

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

★★★★☆ 4/5

Verdict

Essential television — one of the best in its genre.

Where to watch Misfits

Streaming: Hulu, Peacock

By region: Hulu, Peacock in the United States; Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; Prime Video, Hulu in Japan; Prime Video in South Africa

Full scores & availability on the series page.

Is Misfits worth watching?

Yes — Misfits is worth watching, holding a 90/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and 92% Audience Snapshot on Celluloid. Its 82% Celluloid Score combines Celluloid editorial, Metascore (75), IMDb (8.2/10), and aggregated fan rating (79%), with audience sentiment shown separately.

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.

Celluloid verdict: 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 82% Celluloid Score into its four rating inputs plus the separate audience snapshot so you can see exactly where the rating inputs and audience snapshot differ 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.

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Quick Answer: Where can I watch Misfits?

Streaming: Hulu, Peacock. Regional notes: Hulu, Peacock in the United States; Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; Prime Video, Hulu in Japan; Prime Video in South Africa.