Series 5 of Misfits began airing on the 23rd October, 2013. It is the show's final series and consists of eight 45 minute-long episodes. The series finale aired on the 11th December, 2013.
The show was rumoured to have been renewed for a fifth series on the 14th December, 2012, through Bleeding Cool news; this was later confirmed by E4's announcer after the airing of Episode 8 (Series 4) on the 16th December.
E4 also confirmed a fifth series on their Twitter feed. Channel 4 later officially announced a fifth series on the 19th March, 2013.
Synopsis[]
It's been a year since the infamous storm and our favourite ASBO superheroes have to up their game to tackle some real-life, super-powered vigilantes.
Handsome barman Alex discovers that he has acquired a strange new power that he decides to try out... but things don't go exactly to plan and Alex soon finds himself joining the gang in orange. Rudy is shocked to discover he has feelings for Jess, and his downbeat alter-ego joins a mysterious new support group, a safe haven for people struggling with their superpowers. And it's here that we see a very different future facing the team - one which could change things forever.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
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Series 5's main cast.
- Jess - Karla Crome (8/8)
- Rudy - Joe Gilgun (8/8)
- Finn - Nathan McMullen (8/8)
- Abbey - Natasha O'Keeffe (8/8)
- Alex - Matt Stokoe (8/8)
Secondary Cast[]
- Greg - Shaun Dooley (8/8)
Guest Cast[]
- Sam - Michael Winder (6/8)
- Helen - Ellie Kendrick (5/8)
- Maggie - Ruth Sheen (5/8)
- Stuart - Oliver Lansley (4/8)
- Tim - Matt Cross (4/8)
- Karen - Kate Bracken (3/8)
- Laura - Lydia Wilson (2/8)
Episode List[]
| # | Title | Featured Character(s) | Original airdate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode One" | Alex |
23 October 2013 |
Introduction of Alex's new power. Alex is now part of the gang and is placed on community service. |
| 2 | "Episode Two" | 30 October 2013 | Introduction of Sam. | |
| 3 | "Episode Three" | 6 November 2013 | Abbey discovers her true identity. | |
| 4 | "Episode Four" | 13 November 2013 | Introduction of Helen. | |
| 5 | "Episode Five" | 20 November 2013 | ||
| 6 | "Episode Six" |
Everyone |
27 November 2013 | Introduction of Karen. |
| 7 | "Episode Seven" | Everyone | 4 December 2013 | Death of Mark. |
| 8 | Jess | 11 December 2013 | Final ever episode of Misfits. |
DVD Special Features[]
- Behind The Scenes
Trivia[]
- This is the only series not to feature Curtis, and by extension, any of the original cast.
External Links[]
- [1] TV Wise: E4 Sets Premiere for Misfits Season 5, 9 Oct, 2013
- [2] RadioTimes: Misfits - Series 5 - Episode 1
- [3] Topman Generation: MISFITS' MATT STOKOE: 'It's going epic with it.', 3 Oct, 2013
- [4] Bleeding Cool: Misfits Renewed For A Fifth Series, 14 Dec, 2012
- [5] Twitter: Matt Strevens confirms he is leaving the show, 16 Dec, 2012
- [6] Twitter: E4 confirmation of Series 5, 18 Dec, 2012
- [7] TV Wise: E4 Renews ‘Misfits’ For Season 5, 9 Jan, 2013
- [8] Digital Spy: 'Misfits' fifth series confirmed by Channel 4, 19 Mar, 2013
- [9] Twitter: Vickie Lang mentions preparation for Series 5, 29 Mar, 2013
- [10] Den of Geek: Misfits confirmed as ending after series 5, 2 Apr, 2013
- [11] Channel 4: Filming begins on last ever series of E4's BAFTA-winning smash hit, 2 Apr, 2013
- [12] Twitter: Matt Stokoe confirms it is the first day of filming Series 5, 8 Apr, 2013
- [13] TV Wise: BBC One’s ‘Atlantis’, E4′s ‘Misfits’ & ITV’s ‘Whitechapel’ Book Guest Stars, 9 Apr, 2013
- [14] Twitter: Lewis Arnold's director's slate photo, 29 Jul, 2013