10 Movies & Shows Like Misfortune (2023)

Description: A brutal, satirical take on superheroes, exposing the dark underbelly of fame, power, and corruption, with a mix of extreme violence and dark humor.

Fact: The series is based on the comic book by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, known for its graphic content and subversive themes.

Description: A surreal, genre-blending mystery series with eccentric characters and a chaotic, interconnected narrative that defies conventional storytelling.

Fact: The show is loosely based on the novels by Douglas Adams, the creator of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.'

Description: A violent, irreverent, and darkly comedic supernatural drama about a disillusioned preacher on a quest for divine answers, filled with bizarre twists and moral ambiguity.

Fact: The series is based on the cult comic book by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, known for its extreme content and dark humor.

Description: A visually stunning, mind-bending psychological thriller that explores mental illness, identity, and reality through a surreal, nonlinear narrative.

Fact: The show is set in the X-Men universe but operates as a standalone story with little connection to the main franchise.

Description: A dark comedy-drama about a hitman trying to leave his violent past behind, blending brutal violence with existential introspection and humor.

Fact: Bill Hader, the star of the show, also directed several episodes and won multiple Emmy Awards for his performance.

Description: A sharp-witted, deeply personal dark comedy that explores themes of grief, guilt, and self-destruction through a flawed yet relatable protagonist.

Fact: The show started as a one-woman play written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge before being adapted for television.

Description: A darkly comedic coming-of-age story featuring two misfit teenagers on a road trip filled with crime and emotional turmoil, blending humor with deep existential themes.

Fact: The show is based on a graphic novel by Charles Forsman. It was initially planned as a film but was adapted into a TV series.

Description: A cat-and-mouse thriller with dark humor, exploring obsession, identity, and the blurred lines between good and evil through its complex female leads.

Fact: The show is based on the 'Villanelle' novellas by Luke Jennings and was developed for TV by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Description: A gritty, violent, yet heartfelt story about a rebellious teenager on a quest for justice, mixing dark humor with raw emotional intensity.

Fact: The show was created by Shawn Simmons and was canceled after one season despite a dedicated fanbase.

Description: A bizarre, heartfelt superhero series about a group of outcast 'heroes' dealing with trauma, identity, and existential crises, blending absurdity with deep emotional resonance.

Fact: The show features one of the first openly queer superheroes in live-action television, Larry Trainor (Negative Man).