Ep 2. Series 3 Episode 2
- TV-14
- November 6, 2011
- 47 min
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7.9 (796)
Misfits is a British television series that debuted on E4 in 2009. The show is centered around a group of young offenders who are suddenly granted superpowers after an electrical storm. Each episode focuses on the challenges and absurd situations that arise as they try to balance their newfound abilities with their daily lives.
Series 3 Episode 2 opens with Rudy (played by Joseph Gilgun) waking up in the morning to discover that he has a mysterious tattoo on his butt. He heads to the community center to meet up with his fellow Misfits, who are also dealing with their own powers and personal problems.
However, their meeting is interrupted by the arrival of a new probation worker, Greg (played by Shaun Dooley). Greg is unlike any probation worker they've had before--he's strict, stern, and seems to be on a mission to weed out any delinquent behavior.
The Misfits quickly realize that Greg is more than just a tough guy. He has his own powers, which involve creating clones of himself. Not only that, but he's also able to switch his consciousness into one of his clones, which makes him nearly impossible to catch.
As the episode progresses, the Misfits learn more about Greg's powers and start to form a plan to take him down. Along the way, they also have to deal with their own personal issues. Kelly (played by Lauren Socha) is struggling with her own abilities, which involve hearing other people's thoughts. Curtis (played by Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) is dealing with the aftermath of his time-traveling abilities from the previous season. And Alisha (played by Antonia Thomas) is still adjusting to life without Nathan (Robert Sheehan), who left the group at the end of last season.
Despite their individual struggles, the Misfits band together to take down Greg. They come up with a plan to lure him into the community center and trap him inside. However, things quickly go awry when they discover that Greg isn't alone. He has a team of other probation workers with powers, and they're all determined to capture the Misfits and put an end to their misbehavior once and for all.
The episode culminates in a tense showdown between the Misfits and Greg's team. The group uses their powers to fight off their attackers, with Rudy's new tattoo playing a pivotal role in their success. By the end of the episode, the Misfits emerge victorious--but not without some major casualties.
Series 3 Episode 2 of Misfits is a thrilling ride from start to finish. It's filled with action, humor, and heart, and it's sure to leave fans of the show eagerly anticipating the rest of the season.