Misfits Rant: SPOILER!
- By Tracy Ames
- Published August 12, 2011
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It’s no secret, I’m a huge Misfits fan. I’ve actually joined Misfits discussion groups as a way of funneling more Misfits into my diet.
Participating in these groups is a lot of fun because you pickup on interesting bits you missed such as the famous ‘thes’ misspelling on Simon’s computer and you also dive into the plots, subplots, and conspiracy theories.
Everyone is trying to untangle last season especially since Nathan (Robert Sheehan) isn’t returning to the show.
In walks Rudy (Joseph Gilgun) as the new member of the gang. No one knows what his power will be—in fact, no one knows what new powers anyone will have since they sold them wholesale during the Christmas episode.
Rudy (Joseph Gilgun)
Conspiracy theorists wager Nathan, who was once immortal, is killed while trying to save Rudy which is why he’s welcomed into the notoriously private flock*. However, another twist is Rudy being a plant sent by Future Simon (FS) to continue protecting the group after his death.
My reason for believing this theory is based on two things: First, the guy on the bike who rescued Nathan from the moral police wasn’t FS. Second, he wasn’t the guy who flipped the power switch which made it possible for FS to rescue Curtis on the episode with the shape-shifter. I think Rudy was FS’s helper.
The guy on the bike
Superpower speculation:
Their superpowers were given to them for a reason—it was meant to teach them something or make them better people.
Simon (Iwan Rheon): Invisibility because he often felt invisible. The more he was able to control his power, the less he needed it and the more confident he became.
Alisha (Antonia Thomas): Sent anyone who touched her skin into a sexual frenzy. She was given this power because she believed her looks gave her a free pass to treat others like garbage. Her inability to be touched forced her to develop more meaningful relationships.
Kelly (Lauren Socha): Telepathy and empathy because much of her tough girl personality stemmed from her belief people were judging her. Being able to hear their thoughts softened her shell and she learned others loved her just the way she was.
Nathan (Robert Sheehan): Immortality and the ability to interact with the recently deceased because he was a self-centered twat and took others for granted even though underneath he had a heart of gold. His power made him see what was important.
Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett): Could undo his mistakes and/or save others from demise by rewinding time when he experienced genuine regret and remorse. This came from his dashed dreams of going to the Olympics because a drug deal gone bad which landed his then girlfriend Sam in the clink.
Since these powers are effectively gone, everyone is speculating what their new powers will be. Even though Alisha told Simon that FS told her that they were supposed to sell their powers, Simon didn’t look terribly convinced and we didn’t actually see him sell them which leads me to believe that, although Simon went to see the guy buying everyone’s powers, he didn't sells his.
Besides, the disappointment on his face when Alisha told him the truth was palpable. This lie will cause problems in their relationship and he won’t blindly trust her going forward.
As for the others, it’s a toss up. I’m clueless. I wouldn’t know where to begin since their old powers were sold to others and, since they’ve grown as people, are surplus to requirements and have served their purpose.
Future Simon (FS) is so hot!
Going forward:
Curtis and Simon, who demonstrated their trustworthiness in the last seasons, will lead the pack. Kelly will continue to be the muscle of the group. Save when she shouted, “He’s not allowed to die!” when Nathan died at the end of season one, she’s such a good actress.
Since Alisha broke the “You can’t tell Simon who I am” promise she made to FS, things will be strained between them as Simon insecurities about not measuring up to FS will come to the surface. It broke my heart when Simon said, “You’ll always love him more than you love me.” Alisha better not hurt him!!!
I think someone will die because FS looked mighty distressed when Alisha asked if something bad happened to them in the future. He only answered, “I'm not going to let that happen.” when she asked if she died. Whether his look of distress was due to his knowledge of Nathan’s death is hotly debated.
Another theory surrounding Nathan’s death goes back Nikki (Curtis’s girlfriend who was killed in the Christmas episode) and Marnie (Nathan’s girlfriend). Many think he gave his life for one of them but I doubt it. It doesn’t make sense.
Useless knowledge:
Filming FS was tricky since Iwan Rheon was required to keep his weight down while filming as regular Simon. As a result, they filmed most of season two out of sequence and/or used slimming clothing. After that Iwan’s weight restriction was lifted and he returned to his natural weight—FS’s size.
Lauren Socha is the younger sister of actor Michael Socha, known for his roles in This Is England '86 and Being Human. In May 2011 she won a Best Supporting Actress BAFTA for her role in Misfits.
Robert Sheehan is the only cast member who isn’t a formally trained actor however he has earned the most award nominations.
Iwan Rheon is a graduate of the renowned London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). He is also the most decorated cast member; on stage and off.
Antonia Thomas is an award-winning poet.
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett is a classically trained stage actor and Misfits is his first long-term work away from the stage.
Feel free to add your take on things and check out both seasons of Misfits on Rant & Rambles. Bring on season three!!
**UPDATE**
Those Youtube bastards removed the show from my channel. We'll kick off the new series with a boxset give-away. :-)
* Remember what happened to poor Ollie? They treated him like crap then he got his head blown off and no one cared. Ha!
Participating in these groups is a lot of fun because you pickup on interesting bits you missed such as the famous ‘thes’ misspelling on Simon’s computer and you also dive into the plots, subplots, and conspiracy theories.
Everyone is trying to untangle last season especially since Nathan (Robert Sheehan) isn’t returning to the show.
In walks Rudy (Joseph Gilgun) as the new member of the gang. No one knows what his power will be—in fact, no one knows what new powers anyone will have since they sold them wholesale during the Christmas episode.
Rudy (Joseph Gilgun)
Conspiracy theorists wager Nathan, who was once immortal, is killed while trying to save Rudy which is why he’s welcomed into the notoriously private flock*. However, another twist is Rudy being a plant sent by Future Simon (FS) to continue protecting the group after his death.
My reason for believing this theory is based on two things: First, the guy on the bike who rescued Nathan from the moral police wasn’t FS. Second, he wasn’t the guy who flipped the power switch which made it possible for FS to rescue Curtis on the episode with the shape-shifter. I think Rudy was FS’s helper.
The guy on the bike
Superpower speculation:
Their superpowers were given to them for a reason—it was meant to teach them something or make them better people.
Simon (Iwan Rheon): Invisibility because he often felt invisible. The more he was able to control his power, the less he needed it and the more confident he became.
Alisha (Antonia Thomas): Sent anyone who touched her skin into a sexual frenzy. She was given this power because she believed her looks gave her a free pass to treat others like garbage. Her inability to be touched forced her to develop more meaningful relationships.
Kelly (Lauren Socha): Telepathy and empathy because much of her tough girl personality stemmed from her belief people were judging her. Being able to hear their thoughts softened her shell and she learned others loved her just the way she was.
Nathan (Robert Sheehan): Immortality and the ability to interact with the recently deceased because he was a self-centered twat and took others for granted even though underneath he had a heart of gold. His power made him see what was important.
Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett): Could undo his mistakes and/or save others from demise by rewinding time when he experienced genuine regret and remorse. This came from his dashed dreams of going to the Olympics because a drug deal gone bad which landed his then girlfriend Sam in the clink.
Since these powers are effectively gone, everyone is speculating what their new powers will be. Even though Alisha told Simon that FS told her that they were supposed to sell their powers, Simon didn’t look terribly convinced and we didn’t actually see him sell them which leads me to believe that, although Simon went to see the guy buying everyone’s powers, he didn't sells his.
Besides, the disappointment on his face when Alisha told him the truth was palpable. This lie will cause problems in their relationship and he won’t blindly trust her going forward.
As for the others, it’s a toss up. I’m clueless. I wouldn’t know where to begin since their old powers were sold to others and, since they’ve grown as people, are surplus to requirements and have served their purpose.
Future Simon (FS) is so hot!
Going forward:
Curtis and Simon, who demonstrated their trustworthiness in the last seasons, will lead the pack. Kelly will continue to be the muscle of the group. Save when she shouted, “He’s not allowed to die!” when Nathan died at the end of season one, she’s such a good actress.
Since Alisha broke the “You can’t tell Simon who I am” promise she made to FS, things will be strained between them as Simon insecurities about not measuring up to FS will come to the surface. It broke my heart when Simon said, “You’ll always love him more than you love me.” Alisha better not hurt him!!!
I think someone will die because FS looked mighty distressed when Alisha asked if something bad happened to them in the future. He only answered, “I'm not going to let that happen.” when she asked if she died. Whether his look of distress was due to his knowledge of Nathan’s death is hotly debated.
Another theory surrounding Nathan’s death goes back Nikki (Curtis’s girlfriend who was killed in the Christmas episode) and Marnie (Nathan’s girlfriend). Many think he gave his life for one of them but I doubt it. It doesn’t make sense.
Useless knowledge:
Filming FS was tricky since Iwan Rheon was required to keep his weight down while filming as regular Simon. As a result, they filmed most of season two out of sequence and/or used slimming clothing. After that Iwan’s weight restriction was lifted and he returned to his natural weight—FS’s size.
Lauren Socha is the younger sister of actor Michael Socha, known for his roles in This Is England '86 and Being Human. In May 2011 she won a Best Supporting Actress BAFTA for her role in Misfits.
Robert Sheehan is the only cast member who isn’t a formally trained actor however he has earned the most award nominations.
Iwan Rheon is a graduate of the renowned London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). He is also the most decorated cast member; on stage and off.
Antonia Thomas is an award-winning poet.
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett is a classically trained stage actor and Misfits is his first long-term work away from the stage.
Feel free to add your take on things and check out both seasons of Misfits on Rant & Rambles. Bring on season three!!
**UPDATE**
Those Youtube bastards removed the show from my channel. We'll kick off the new series with a boxset give-away. :-)
* Remember what happened to poor Ollie? They treated him like crap then he got his head blown off and no one cared. Ha!
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19 Responses to "Misfits Rant: SPOILER! "
said this on 12 Aug 2011 2:27:35 PM CDT
Gah!!! I am so addicted to this show and can't wait to see what happens with the Gang. Total Fan Girl moment....SIMON!!!!! Okay all done;)
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said this on 15 Aug 2011 10:11:56 AM CDT
Girl! I have fan girl moments all of the time. I've pre-ordered the American box set - I'm thinking about doing a give-away. What do you think?
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said this on 16 Aug 2011 6:13:40 PM CDT
My greedy little heart says "Do It" in hopes that I win...hahaha
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said this on 12 Aug 2011 9:33:31 PM CDT
The character would either have a previous connection (relation or non-community service related friendship) with the existing supergang or have a seriously useful power.
I seriously hope they don't go the Nathan route (the Heroes character. He could adopt other people's powers... which would annoy the freak outta me.) |
said this on 15 Aug 2011 10:18:28 AM CDT
I hope they don't go that route because it wouldn't fit. Nathan has changed a little since the first season. He was a asshole with a heart but he slowly changed into a jackass with his heart on his sleeve.
I think they should make his exit a little noble but they shouldn't go down the martyr road. It's freakin' Nathen for goodness sake! |
said this on 15 Aug 2011 11:27:06 AM CDT
I mean Nathan from Heroes, who could mimic other people's powers. Eventually, he just became too powerful and had to be powered down.
It's always a cool thought "I have the power to have everybody's powers" but the character always winds up with way too much. |
said this on 13 Aug 2011 11:03:23 AM CDT
OMG you really are Misfits crazy :) I thought i better give you a heads up on Richard Armitage , he is going to be in a new programme called strike back : project dawn . I have seen the promo lots of shots of Richard all hot and sweaty which ia m sure you will apperciate
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said this on 15 Aug 2011 10:07:54 AM CDT
OMG! I can't wait! Richard is too yummy for words. :-D I am a Misfits freak. Love the show! It's gotten to the point where I've become the Oracle within the discussion group. "Let's see what Tracy thinks." Ha!
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said this on 13 Aug 2011 1:52:17 PM CDT
Great blog! I agree with your take as to why they where given their specifc powers. I am curious to see what new powers they choose. I do go back a forth on whether or not Simon sold his power. We didn't see him sell it but since futire Simon did seem to have to abilty to turn invisable that might be sign that he no longer has that power. I can''t really get too mad at Alish future Simon was hot! It would be impossible for her to not make some comparisons . It all furure Simons fault. He raised to bar so high in her head that he made real hard for prensent day Simon. Hopefully they'll be able to work it out I really like the togther. They seemed happy at the end of the last series. You might be right about Nathan dying having something to do with Curtis and Nikki. I could see him choosing to get back his power to rewind time and try to go back and save Nikki . In the process something happen and Nathan endd up dead because he no longer immortal. Maybe his cahracter won't get killed off. They could just have him decided to leave town with his girlfriend and her baby. I'm looking forward to the new series.
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said this on 15 Aug 2011 10:34:42 AM CDT
Shit! Crystal, you could be right about Curtis going back and screwing things up because it took him three or four times to sort out his own mess with the drug deal. Hell, he killed everyone, remember? But the only way he could go back is if the power dealer guy lied about his power being sold to the Jewish guy who was going back in time to kill Hitler.
I really hope they don’t screw up Nathan’s exit. If it’s some unbelievable crap or totally outside of Nathan’s character I’ll be pissed. I think it’ll be something related to saving someone because he’s not as self-centered as before and he never knows what to do when crisis strike, he panics and looks to Simon to sort him out (Kelly got kidnapped, his brother died, the probation workers, etc). Alisha pissed me off when she told present Simon who he was even though Curtis rewound time back to BEFORE she told him. Grr!! Future Simon is probably rolling over in his crispy grave! FS is damn hot! I’m so glad the producers let him up his body weight because I can see PS holding his own. FS fucked Alisha up! PS has big shoes to fill but like FS said PS doesn’t become him until Alisha falls in love with. So Alisha needs to put FS out of her head and fall in love with PS. Rant over. :-D |
said this on 15 Aug 2011 10:36:32 AM CDT
OPEN QUESTION:
Does anyone know if Nikki is coming back? |
said this on 15 Aug 2011 11:11:14 AM CDT
TA you should know those brits by now of course she's not coming back!!! lol I'm sure she has been recycled to another show (not a big fan of the show)
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said this on 15 Aug 2011 1:04:22 PM CDT
*GASPS* You're not a fan!? Shame on you! Kidding. You should check it out when you have a chance. I'm soooo hoping the producers don't pull an MI5 and kill everyone off. :-(
They'll recycle her. She and Robert Sheehan were in "Love/Hate" together. I went back to some of his earlier work...he's a really good actor. Don't watch "An Créatúr" if you have a weak stomach. The first part really got to me. |
said this on 15 Aug 2011 11:24:40 AM CDT
It would be a waste of a character for her not to. Maybe Misfits Nate's power can revive her. (if she thought accidentally teleporting was bad, wait until she dies a few times)
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said this on 15 Aug 2011 12:56:49 PM CDT
LOL! Dying a few more times would shed new light on the whole accidental teleporting business. And true, it would be a waste. But how would they bring her back? If she comes back I’d love to see how they work her into the storyline because she and Ollie were means to an end last season.
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said this on 15 Aug 2011 7:58:00 PM CDT
Well, so long as she's not too long dead, I'm thinking Nate's old immortality can go to her... perhaps temporarily. Or, that healing lady can do a quick heal on her bullet wound.
Considering how seriously the show doesn't take itself, it's got some room to work with. It can even make a joke of it. The teleporter who had lived her entire life with a heart condition and suddenly doesn't have it, but now has to deal with a different superpower, that has too much potential to let it go. |
said this on 16 Aug 2011 3:53:03 AM CDT
Considering the show was created by Howard Overman, the potential to go darker and more complex just shot through the roof. Paul Abbott does the same thing! Shameless and the State of Play miniseries are excellent examples of his freakin' 'kill them all' tricks.
Don’t get me wrong, it makes damn good TV but you never know we they’ll kill off so kinda hold your breath while watching their shows. I like the way they glossed over Nikki's recovery, LOL! |
said this on 04 Sep 2011 12:00:38 PM CDT
Great blog! This has gotten me so excited for series three. :)
FWIW, I think Orange Hoodie IS Future Simon- Alisha is seen wearing the orange hoodie twice in Future Simon's flat. |
said this on 04 Sep 2011 10:44:43 PM CDT
Thank you so much! I can’t wait for series three. Sadly, youtube removed the show from my channel but I’ll be doing a box set give-away before the next series begins. YAY! As you can see, we LOVE Misfits!
Now that you mention it, I do remember her wearing the orange hoodie a few times. Great now I’m totally confused. I hope Rudy works out. Nathan is going to be pretty hard to replace. |