Come on, Heroes is comedy gold.

I have watched the 1st 3 episodes of this awesome show and have loved every second. This urinates on heroes from a huge height as it takes a far bleaker, funnier (and intentionally funny not cheesily bad funny) and thoughtful look at what would happen if a bunch of people developed super powers.

This show is definitely worth checking out!

Anyone else remember Misfits of Science?

Excellent show, I highly recommend it. Just watch out for the GOGGLES DO NOTHING moment in episode 2, that's aaaaaall I'm saying.

It's a bloody smart show and any Brit should give it a whirl. The fact that not all their powers have been revealed plus some occasional foreshadowing means I'm kinda hooked.

This looks quite good.
I love British TV 'cause its never afraid to alienate their audience with attractive actors....

Wow, a deconstructionist superhero story that pokes fun at its subjects.

Did I travel back in time to 1997 when that type of thing was unique? For crying out loud, 50% of comics written by british writers for the past ten years have been like this.

I was wondering when TR was going to jump onto the Misfits wagon. I'm loving the show, and episode 4 is on tonight, squee!

This isn't really a 'deconstructional superhero story' - it took me by surprise, actually. I would NOT describe it as a superhero show. For one thing, the characters are all smug, young offenders with major attitude problems, and the powers have barely been used at all (so far). Some of the powers are basic, but at the same time, others are very vague and odd. Misfits is actually an odd title choice, because everybody in the damn town seems to have abilities. One guy became a Jekyll and Hyde/Hulk maniac, an old woman was turned young, another girl can turn people bald by touching them. If anything, it's a sci-fi/fantasy comedy drama, but it can't really be described by a genre or category. Just watch it and see what you think.

I watched the first episode through the link you provided. Looks interesting. I'll have to follow up later.

Wow, these characters are so annoying that the thought of watching a regular series featuring them is beyond reason. They're arrogant and stupid and not worth the bother.

"video not available in your country"
but im in Britain. Fuck you Youtube

would you call that golden retriever-sized hail? ottoman-sized hail?

Just like with punk music, the Brits took an American creation and made it better!

Speaking of British TV, anyone else see this tidbit of what might, just might, happen?

http://www.sizemore.co.uk/2009/12/03/the-slingers-sizzle/

Another Superhero show from the Brits. Man am i there. I loved "No Heroics" last year.

Wasn't this already a Saturday morning cartoon called "Static Shock." I remember it being a pretty good show for being on the WB right after "Pokemon."

Brits seem to have more interesting characters in their shows than Americans do. "Dead Set" had one of the most interesting casts of zombie fodder I've seen... well, ever.

Yeah, I've been watching Misfits and it's brilliant. It's the perfect antidote to the retardedness and overblown self-importance of Heroes. Just don't go into it expecting another No Heroics.

What I love about Misfits is that it actually sort of pulls off the whole "superpowers in the real world" thing (if you can get past the cheesy lightning strike in the first episode). Miles better than Heroes has EVER managed, at any rate. These kids are all immature, useless assholes who have no desire to become superheroes OR supervillains (well, except for the Irish kid, who apparently doesn't have a power to begin with). Yeah, they're annoying and obnoxious, which is sort of the point: they're not holier-than-thou Peter Petrellis or naively optimistic Hiros. They're the last people that should ever have powers and even THEY know it.

I've been pushing this show on everyone I know. With all the recycled, cliche-ridden crap on TV right now, it's a breath of fresh air to stumble across something like this.

from what i heard and just watching the pilot of this the thing looks interesting love the one ladies having the power to touch some one and they fall in love with her. almost like a british version of heroes more nastier and less lame

There is no-one alive that can run their mouth as much as that white kid and get away with it.

I've been watching this for awhile now and it has me completely hooked.
They do allot of gurilla advertising for the show, you can check out their facebook pages and twitter accounts.

Been watching, and I'm enjoying it. The Irish kid looks like Jay Baruchel and Cillian Murphy's lovechild.

Sorry, but this show sucks.

If you think otherwise, consult a Doctor.

That black chick with the "love touch " power would be smart to keep away from petting zoos!

Okay, i'm trying to find the rest of the episodes past the pilot. ANY HELP!?!?!

I tried going to that Channel 4 website, but that didn't work.

Ok, how do I see this? I'm in Britain and youtube won't play ball :(

Watch it here!

http://www.tvduck.com/Misfits.html

This show is really very bad, even by E4 standards. I wanted to like it but couldn't get past how utterly terrible the acting was. I don't understand why this channel keeps spending good money on shiny looking bollocks full of prepube talent vacuums.

So who else caught Curtis' time travel outing last night? Best episode yet, I think. A nice blend of Groundhog Day-style time hoppery and a deeper look at the characters before the first episode.

All those saying this show sucks: if you saw this episode and didn't like it, then I can't help you. IMHO, it was hella awesome.

I'm a stalward?

Preens.

I feel like Moirn in Ds9. Propping up Quarks.....

Well.

i watched this while waiting for more heroes.

firstly, it kind of does piss on heroes... both comically and story line wise.
Dont get me wrong, i highly enjoy heroes... and wait for it on a weekly basis...
but, maybe the english.. just do shows better. the uncensoredship is worth is alone.

and... whoever the first comment posted is... is correct... It does seem quite... fitting for what would ACTUALLY happen..