Misfits

Al principio, me vino a la mente lógicamente que se trataba de una extraña combinación de Heroes y Skins. Pero ya durante el segundo episodio me di cuenta de que Misfits no se puede comparar con nada, es un proyecto independiente, completamente original y con un guión detallado. Aplaudo la idea de crear una historia sobre cinco jóvenes delincuentes, ubicarla en un barrio desagradable y mantener al espectador en suspenso, además de lograr que el espectador se sienta identificado con esos cinco. Hasta ahora solo he visto la primera temporada, por lo que todavía me reservo para ascender a la máxima calificación. La segunda y tercera temporada me hicieron aumentar definitivamente la calificación. Refuerzo mis himnos de alabanza, es sin duda la serie más original de todas. Especialmente la tercera temporada estuvo llena de sorpresas y me despertó curiosidad sobre qué más inventarán los guionistas. Nazis, zombies, cambios de habilidades, cómic animado. Una gran idea sigue a otra y otra. Aunque he escuchado que hubo cambios de reparto en la cuarta y quinta temporada, no me molesta. Los fans de Skins están acostumbrados a los cambios en las series británicas y eso trae un aire fresco. Después de ver la cuarta y quinta temporada, me mantengo en la calificación más alta, no voy a comparar los personajes principales individuales, simplemente fue diferente con ellos, pero las ideas y sorpresas de calidad no disminuyeron, tal vez incluso al contrario. Los últimos dos episodios de la quinta temporada fueron excelentes y lo cerraron todo de manera adecuada, aunque dejaron ligeramente abierta la posibilidad de una continuación. (05.07.2013)

The plot is basically a fully serious science fiction series about people with superpowers (like Heroes) that uses humour to avoid being logically bulletproof; humour that is very incorrect, harsh and vulgar, which is good. I’m liking the characters and their one-liners so far, and also each of the stories. Thanks to the humour, the show won’t have the same problems as Heroes (a tangled story with omnipotent characters, where all the logic has collapsed), but the excessive repetitiveness could be a problem. Most of the episodes follow the structure “villain of the week” + “one-liners” + “sex” + “time jump if someone dies”… “happy end”. But in the thirteen episodes so far, it’s still good. PS: I would give it five stars, but the incredible blunder in the script of the last episode (spoiler for the 2nd season finale: the characters know what the time travel erased in the previous episode) makes me go down, at least until the creators try to explain it in the next season. PS 2: Misfits without Nathan will be like... The Big Bang Theory without Sheldon… HIMYM without Barney…  Esmeralda… without Esmeralda. That bad :-/ (08.08.2011)

Misfits is often compared to Heroes, although at least according to the first series, the series tried to be the exact opposite of what the creators of Heroes aimed for. This means questioning the status of comic book heroes and the black-and-white perspective of dividing into good guys and villains. In the comic book world, of course, there have already been cases where superpowers were given to completely ordinary, useless guys, and even cases where traditional values were turned upside down and the hero was a real scoundrel. However, these were quite straightforward parodies, whereas Misfits is more complex, much more original, and provocative, and will probably confuse the average consumer of typical superhero comics. The major advantage of the series is its interesting characters and the ability to constantly surprise and break established patterns. Unlike Heroes, however, the series lacks a strong story and the ability to build a functional alternative world. I am actually concerned that Misfits may degenerate after several seasons when I think of the helplessness that initially accompanied the promising series Dollhouse. After watching a few episodes, however, I am definitely satisfied. Overall impression: 90%. (19.03.2012)

This show became an instant favorite for me. I devoured the first season in one go and couldn't wait for more. The short, six-episode seasons are perfect. They pack in so much without dragging things out, keeping you hooked without ever feeling like they’re wasting time. Every episode matters, and the storylines all tie together seamlessly. One of the highlights? The music. I was blown away by the incredible soundtrack, featuring electronic bangers from artists like Justice, Yuksek, and Chase & Status. It’s got that underground party vibe that feels so authentically British. And speaking of Britain, I couldn’t stop wondering where this show is set. It looks almost like somewhere in Eastern Europe, with its gritty, industrial feel—which only adds to the rawness of the show. The cast is fantastic. Every character is memorable, each one a total misfit, and you won’t forget them anytime soon. They’re like quirky beings from another dimension that you don’t meet every day, but they stick with you. And the best part? Misfits manages to completely outshine its American counterpart Heroes in terms of quality. The characters are original, and the show doesn’t try to go global with some cliché "end of the world" plotline. It stays focused on the small, personal story of a group of six messed-up kids whose lives changed in an instant. And honestly, I hope it stays that way—because the moment a show like this tries to go big and tackle the apocalypse (like Heroes), it usually loses its magic. I’m giving this one five stars, maybe because I watched the first season practically in one sitting—and that’s something only a great show can pull off. (13.12.2010)

To compare Misfits to Heroes is like comparing Happy Tree Friends with the Smurfs. Here the characters are the most important, while uncompromisingness, rebellious controversiality and wisecracks play almost no role here, and so it’s a little creaky in terms of logic, in fact it often makes no sense at all. It would have worked even without their superpowers. But then we wouldn’t have seen such decadently enjoyable “pure mindless vandalism". In season two, although the Misfits is already partly (really only partly) what they were fighting against and making fun of in season one, it is no great shame because they are still just as extraordinarily and inimitably insanely original (like the punchline of episode 2x05, the birth of the “alien", who in his right mind would have thought something like this up?). S1: 5/5 S2: 4/5 (03.03.2011)