Misfits
BEING A SUPERHERO HAS NEVER BEEN SUCH A PAIN.
Created by Howard Overman
On E4
A darkly comedic ensemble drama about misfits learning to navigate sudden superpowers while bonding as a found family, balancing irreverent humour with genuine emotional stakes.
When five young outsiders on Community Service get caught in a strange storm, they discover that they have developed superpowers.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Misfits
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Misfits
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Misfits, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Misfits, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Misfits, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
