Finn (Misfits)

Finn Samson
Misfits character
First appearance	Series 4 episode 1
Created by	Howard Overman
Portrayed by	Nathan McMullen
Power	Telekinesis
Information
Gender	Male
Occupation	Unemployed
Father	Dan Samson
Mother	Mary Samson
Half Sister	Grace

Finn Samson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 science fiction comedy-drama Misfits, portrayed by Nathan McMullen. Finn was created to replace Antonia Thomas and Iwan Rheon, who played Alisha Daniels and Simon Bellamy, after they departed the show. Finn began appearing from series 4 episode 1, in which he was introduced alongside Jess (Karla Crome). McMullen was cast in the role after having previously auditioned for a smaller role but after impressing producer he was asked to play the regular role of Finn. Finn is described as having a "childlike naively optimistic view of life" and as someone who "talks a lot and often uses this to try and talk himself out of difficult or awkward situations". Finn has the power of telekinesis, "but he doesn’t really know how to use it". Writing for The Independent, Neela Debanth said she finds Jess more likeable than Finn although "there is more to Finn on closer inspection". Morgan Jeffrey of Digital Spy said that McMullen "makes a strong first impression" while Jordan Farley of SFX said Finn has his "moments to shine" but that he ultimately "fails to make a big impression". Simon Cocks, writing for MSN, said Finn and Jess "fit into the dynamic perfectly".

The character of Finn was announced on 1 March 2012, with Finn created as one of three characters to replace departed cast members Antonia Thomas and Iwan Rheon, who played Alisha Daniels and Simon Bellamy respectively. Actors being considered for the role were aged between eighteen and twenty-five. On May 22 it was announced that Nathan McMullen had secured the role of Finn. McMullen had previously auditioned for a smaller role in series three of Misfits but after impressing the producer he was asked to play the regular role of Finn.

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