Misfits, Heroes, and The 4400: One of These Things Is Not Like the Others

The Hulu Orginal Series Misfits is like Heroes and The 4400 in that it is about a bunch of formerly ordinary people who suddenly gain powers or abilities which they did not choose. Unlike the latter two shows, in which the powers were granted to individuals, essentially purposely selected (more so in The 4400 than in Heroes), in Misfits, the abilities are granted to a bunch of juvenile and other delinquents. They don't hesitate to use their powers to their own advantage and to create mischief. This is a novel plot device and it doesn't seem as if the show will contain any messianic agenda like in The 4400 or purpose to change history like in Heroes.