I went into the British show Misfits completely blind. It has come recommended by a lot of people, and I knew it was something I needed to watch but didn’t realize how awesome it was actually going to be. 

The show is centered around five convicted teenagers who have been sentenced to perform community service together, until a mysterious storm hits, giving each of the teens super powers. It’s very similar to the television show Heroes without all the melodrama and complex ideas that ended up tearing viewers away. The acting in the show isn’t outstanding by any means, but the stories and characters really give the show an ensemble feel, each character just as important to the story as the last.

Unfortunately after the second season, one of the main characters decided to leave the show. The third season is only four episodes in right now and I’m unsure what has happened to the chemistry and magic that the first two season had to offer. I’m unsure if I’m going to continue on with the show, it seems that the writing and overall tone of the series has changed drastically in the break between the two seasons, and I think I might abandon it.

If you enjoyed the first season of Heroes, or enjoy any “supernatural” television shows, I highly recommend checking this out. It’s a lot of fun (for the first two seasons at least).