Cult British Sci‑Fi Series Misfits Is Ideal for a Weekend Binge

Misfits takes science fiction to an unexpected place: a London council estate populated by a group of rowdy teenagers. That unlikely mix of setting and tone turned the show into one of the most memorable genre offerings of the late 2000s, and it makes for an easy weekend binge.

After being struck by lightning, a group of young adults serving community service all develop bizarre superpowers. The fairly generic British sci‑fi premise quickly transformed into a twist-filled dark comedy in which ASBO‑marked teens must work together to uncover the truth behind their powers.

The series is R‑rated and set in a rough part of London, and its storytelling leans into shock and subversion. Misfits ran for five seasons between 2009 and 2013. With British seasons typically just six episodes long, the show charges ahead at a lightning-fast pace without feeling rushed; six episodes are enough to make you feel connected to the core cast.

United Kingdom, London

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