The series revolves around five young people who do not know each other and gain superpowers after being caught in a storm. At first glance, you might compare it to Heroes, but what sets this series apart is that the young people who gain these superpowers do not attempt to save the world or rule it with evil. In Misfits, each character has their own unique problems; they are neither good nor bad, just mismatched and dissatisfied with their superpowers.