As The Boys prepares to wrap up its final season, fans of irreverent superhero satire are left wondering what to watch next. Enter Misfits, a forgotten gem streaming on Hulu that delivers the same profane humor and genre-bending twists—but with a distinctly British flavor.
Premiering in 2009, Misfits follows a group of juvenile delinquents doing community service when a freak lightning storm grants them superpowers. The catch? Each ability reflects their personality. Wallflower Simon turns invisible, gossipy Kelly becomes telepathic, and regretful athlete Curtis can rewind time. Even their probation officer, prone to anger, transforms into a Jekyll-and-Hyde monster.
The series immediately became iconic, thanks to its killer theme song by The Rapture and a cast that includes Robert Sheehan and Game of Thrones' Iwan Rheon. With just 38 episodes across five seasons, it's an easy binge for anyone craving the sci-fi western vibe of flawed heroes navigating chaos.
What Makes 'Misfits' a Must-Watch
Like The Boys, Misfits takes a realistic approach to superpowers. When Simon suggests they form a team, Nathan quips, "That kind of thing only happens in America." The show is completely self-aware, showing what real teens would do with supernatural abilities—often with hilarious and violent results.
Nathan, the abrasive joker, spends the first season complaining he didn't get a power. But in the Season 1 finale, he sacrifices himself to stop a cult leader and dies—only to discover his power is immortality. He wakes up buried alive, unharmed. It's a perfect blend of dark humor and real stakes.
Death and destruction are never off the table, making for gripping entertainment. The characters grow and change over five seasons, with Nathan evolving from a selfish loudmouth into a dependable teammate. For fans of Stephen King's Prime Video sci-fi series, Misfits offers a similar mix of supernatural thrills and character-driven drama.
Why You Should Binge It Now
Misfits walked so The Boys could run. It's a lightning rod for young talent, with a cast that crackles with chemistry. The show effortlessly melds humor with real-world consequences, proving that superpowers don't solve everything—they just make life messier.
All five seasons are streaming on Hulu, making it the perfect weekend binge. If you're looking for a replacement for The Boys that's equally profane, clever, and self-aware, Misfits is your next obsession. Don't let this forgotten series slip through the cracks.
