Misfits is a British teen sci-fi drama that first aired in 2009. It follows 5 delinquent teenagers doing community service who gain special powers after a strange thunderstorm. Each episode finds the teens dealing with personal problems and misdeeds while developing their extraordinary abilities. The relatively unknown cast appeals to a teenage audience. The show is set in a dreary urban London and keeps viewers engaged through cliffhanger endings and the characters' development as both people and beings with supernatural powers.