Supacell made a big impact when it first aired, proving that superhero stories can still be fresh and exciting. Created by Rapman, it is one of the few Netflix shows to earn a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. Its renewal for Season 2 comes as no surprise.
The series captures attention with its story about five Black residents of South London who discover they have superpowers. In order to combat an enigmatic group that targets people with comparable skills, time traveler Michael (Tosin Cole), psychic Sabrina (Nadine Mills), super-strong Andre (Eric Kofi-Abrefa), speedy Rodney (Calvin Demba), and invisible gang leader “Tazer” (Josh Tedeku) band together.
Their journey’s turns and turns add interest to the narrative and pave the way for more in the upcoming season.
“Supacell” Discovers a Special Source for the Powers of Its Characters
In Supacell, characters’ eyes turn gold when their powers activate. The series later reveals that their powers come from a mutated form of sickle cell disease called “supacell.” Before this revelation, characters discuss their experiences with sickle cell.
For example, Andre talks about his family’s history with the disease, while Michael takes his mother to a treatment center. Rapman shared with Netflix that he wanted to connect his cast with a common experience, and since sickle cell affects many Black individuals, this detail adds realism and depth to the show.
Not All of the Characters in Supercell Have Superpowers
The Season 1 finale of Supacell introduces a significant twist: other superpowered beings exist and some work for the mysterious organization. The most dangerous of these beings is Krazy (Ghetts), who leads a rival gang and can copy others’ powers.
Rapman explains that the organization, led by Ray (Eddie Marsan), aims to control superpowered individuals to prevent them from disrupting the status quo. Rapman told Tudum, “I believe them as villains, but they think they’re doing what’s good. They feel like if those [supacell] people get out untrained, they could kill millions.
They see that [imprisonment] as a small sacrifice. I think you get really get to see how society thinks.”
In “Supacell,” the stakes are personal rather than apocalyptic
Unlike most superhero stories that focus on saving the world, Supacell centers on personal stakes for its characters. For Michael, the stakes are enormous. After proposing to his girlfriend Dionne (Adelayo Adedayo), his powers activate and send him weeks into the future.
There, he learns Dionne will die, leading him to work with others to protect her. Unfortunately, during a fight with Krazy and the hunters, Dionne is shot, and Michael is left to mourn her loss.
Sabrina also has personal stakes; her sister Shar (Rayxia Ojo) is targeted by Krazy and the organization. By the end of Season 1, Shar is still held by the hunters, prompting Sabrina to join forces with Michael and the team.
“Supacell” Closes With the Ideal Premise for Season 2
In the Season 1 finale, Michael gathers his team and announces his plan to travel to the future for more information on the Organization. He vows to return and seek revenge, showing how much he has changed from the delivery driver he once was.
Meanwhile, the Organization faces internal changes as Victoria (Sian Brooke) takes drastic actions, including having Krazy shot for his failures.
The final twist reveals that Victoria is the head of the sickle cell center where Michael’s mother is staying. Supacell’s unique mix of complex characters, superpowers, and personal stakes sets the stage for an exciting second season.
Supacell is available to stream on Netflix in the U.S.
