Misfits has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Hulu and Peacock Premium. 5 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 1,033 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Joseph Gilgun is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Misfits is worth clearing space for. Misfits does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. When five young outsiders on Community Service get caught in a strange storm, they discover that they have developed superpowers. Joseph Gilgun and Karla Crome lead a cast with the timing to make it work. The series ran for 5 seasons (2009–2013), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. Misfits earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Misfits respects your intelligence. The tonal similarities to Heroes are real, though Misfits carves out its own identity quickly. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Joseph Gilgun is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Misfits wrapped up in 2013, created by Howard Overman — and 5 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.