It ’s a refreshing pull on the superhero genre , even though that was n’t entirely the intention .
Rapman has done it again. The British rapper and director behind the excellentBlue Storyteamed up with Netflix to launch his new series,Supacell.
It’s likeMisfitswith a South London twist.
Instead of a squad of new offenders , it ’s just ordinary common people from various screen background and classes adjudicate to live their honorable life . That is , until , they find themselves uncovering superpowers .
Each individual has unique super abilities, from teleportation to super speed, that they uncover at unexpected moments. But what they later discover is that they are being tracked and hunted by a secret organization that wants to control them.
But underneath the surface of being asci-fi showabout superheroes, Rapman addresses social issues that reflect the struggles he and others faced growing up in South London, partially inspired byGeorge Floyd’s deathduring the pandemic.
" I just want to do something that empowered disastrous people at the time , because we were just down in the trash dump , man . We were already in lockdown , and theGeorge Floydthing , it just hit differently than all the others , " Rapman told Buzzfeed’sSeasoned Sessions . " So , I embark on off wanting something that empowered us . With sickle cellular phone … I never empathise something that only hurt blackened people . So I enounce , ' how can I make this something that can switch it around ? ' Like , ' if I have to brook as a parent with this illness , I ’m quick to take it if my kid becomes extraordinary . ' "
With a stellar cast that brings authenticity and grit to its characters,Supacellquickly became another Netflix hit. So much so that fans anticipate that Netflix will renew it for another season.
If you’ve yet to check it out, here are 15 reasons why you should tune in immediately.
1.It’s a refreshing twist on the superhero genre, even though that wasn’t entirely the intention.
2.With only six episodes, it’s an easy watch from front to back. And trust me, you will get absorbed into the show.
3.Rapman is the showrunner.
4.With that said, the soundtrack forSupacellalso brings authentic sounds from South London.
Ghetts , Rapman , and Digga D contribute to the soundtrack of the show while Sillkey handles the grievance . The show also boasts records from Giggs , Potter Payper , and Suspect OTB .
5.It’sTop BoymeetsMisfits.
6.Supacellfeatures cameos from UK grime and drill’s elite: Ghetts & Digga D.
7.I really enjoyed the wild tension between Tazer and Krazy.
8.Another notch in Tosin Cole’s belt, the British actor crushes his role inSupacell.
9.Of course, we can’t forget about Eric Kofi-Abrefa.
10.The cast as a whole brings their characters to life. Rapman orchestrated an impeccable ensemble of predominantly Black actors who make this show such a gripping must watch.
11.It’s an authentic take on South London with broad perspectives from each character.
12.At the show’s core is family and camaraderie. Each of the characters is intertwined through a shared family history of sickle cell.
13.The show’s best quality is how it subtly weaves social commentary that impacts the Black community in the UK through the protagonists' lens.
14.Most importantly, it sheds light on sickle cell and spins it in a positive light.
15.If you’re still not convinced, maybeSkeptawill convince you.
Supacell is amazing . I ’m ascertain the season a second time to catch the nuances and references I overlook and I ’m still amazed . Rapman is one of them for trusted ⭐ ️ ⭐ ️ ⭐ ️ ⭐ ️ ⭐ ️
16.Have you seenSupacell?What did you think about it? Let me know in the comment section below.
Netflix / Viayoutube.comInstead of a squad of young offenders, it’s just ordinary folks from various backgrounds and classes trying to live their best life. That is, until, they find themselves uncovering superpowers.
