Shows Like Skins That Dramedy Fans Need To See

"The Misfits" takes a sci-fi approach to teen angst, bringing the emotions and experiences of adolescence to a strange and fantastic place. This British series follows a group of five juvenile offenders who are sentenced to do community service. One day, they're caught outside the community center during a supernatural storm, which gives them superpowers. Suddenly, these ordinary teens become extraordinary as they gain the power of telepathy, rewinding time, invisibility, and sending people into a sexual frenzy with just a touch. These misfits struggle to control their powers and figure out how to live in this world, which was already tough enough before.

In some ways, "The Misfits" is like the sci-fi version of "Skins." Certainly, the characters' superpowers lend themselves to different situations, but these friends are also dealing with the same issues as the gang of "Skins:" self-acceptance, changing bodies (and identities), sexual empowerment, and the ups and downs of friendship and love. Featuring a talented and diverse cast, the show stands out for its weirdness and biting humor as the creators make use of all the different ways superpowers can be used. If you're looking for something new and off-beat, join the community service crew of "The Misfits."