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To introduce the show, Misfits is an adolescent drama about five juvenile delinquents, set for community service. It shows prospects to be compared with Skins, but it goes a step farther; it is Skins, if it ever met X-Men. Due to an unsuspected storm, these teenagers get powers zapped into them. They then go about their day trying to, well get about their day. They got two fantastically witty and beautifully done series out of it, now for the triple.
I was a huge fan of Misfits’ first two series, so naturally there was a great amount of expectation on this third series. However, during filming of their second series, bad news was received; Robert Sheehan decided to leave. This, despite what the producers and writers may say, is a catastrophic blow for the show as his character, Nathan, was its major selling point and comic relief. For fans of the shows, like myself, who knew Nathan as the glue that bound them together and propelled their stories, as well as its entertainment – we were sceptical about how Misfits could stand without its Homer Simpson character. Luckily, our predictions of failure and disappointment have been disproved. So far anyway.
The first episode of series three centres on the introduction of a new character who bears a curious resemblance to Nathan. Naturally, as with any introductory episode, the story focuses on him and his tale, so the main characters we already know are a mere subplot around this boy’s exploits. Joesph Gilgun’s character Rudy is essentially a replacement Nathan. There, I said it. They are just too similar for such an accusation not to be made. They both bring the show’s characteristic vulgarity and profanity to life, the use of Rudy’s heightened language emphasises the show’s intentions, as if it is saying subtly that it is a clever show, but we are going to pretend we’re rudimentary for the poops and giggles (unfortunately, I may mean that literally).
The interesting deviation from Nathan in this series is that each character appears older and wiser. They’ve already claimed that warehouse place from Simon’s premonitions and they’ve all acquired new powers, which they divulge intravenously throughout the episode. And yes, Rudy has an ability too. He can split his personality in two, his exterior arrogant and vulgar alpha-male persona, or his truly insecure and heart-broken reclusive self. This allows for a deeper psychological depth to Rudy, separating him from the professional arrogance that some may find relatable.
So, to move on from the Nathan – Rudy transition, we are left with a show still in the balance of scales; only time can truly tell if Misfits has held together without its head. But as for now, all appears to be going smoothly; the camera work, direction, acting, editing and design are still as professional as the writing, and have not disappointed. The story is still typical Misfits-drama and should have left fans pleased, if not curious about how the rest of the series will pan out.
It will be interesting to see if the show falls back to its earlier dynamic, or if the show, like its main characters, has matured a little. Yet, as mentioned earlier, only time will tell, and I can’t wait.
Misfits continues Sunday 10pm E4.
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