Netflix’s Supacell has taken on a new challenge with its storyline, focusing on a conspiracy against the Black community. Black people are disappearing, and a group of white individuals is behind it. The story features an all-Black cast from South London, each with a new superpower, and they are all being targeted.
Michael (Tosin Cole), Sabrina (Nadine Mills), Tazer (Josh Tedeku), Rodney (Calvin Demba), and Andre (Eric Kofi-Abrefa) must come together to protect Michael’s fiancée, Dionne (Adelayo Adedayo), from these dangerous enemies. Though more dramatic than comedic, series creator Rapman offers a thought-provoking look at Black-on-Black crime and racial power issues.
Supacell has room to grow with more diverse plot elements and clearer rules. For now, the first season provides enough entertainment. The stakes seem to revolve between the disappearances across South London and the efforts of the five heroes to protect their loved ones.
The show has not yet named significant groups, like the team of five or the group of villains, which might leave some fans missing familiar genre elements. While we await these details, we can consider why the characters seem to sleep so deeply and why it matters to the audience.
Sleepy-Cell Is Going Around In ‘Supacell’
Supacell often shows its Black Avengers sleeping through calls. Many phone calls go to voicemail because the characters are asleep. Heavy sleeping seems to be a side effect of having superpowers. Rodney explains, “The powers take a lot out of you. You kind of run out of juice.”
Michael falls asleep after a shootout and wakes up to Dionne’s complaints. Andre sleeps through his son’s repeated attempts to reach him. After escaping an attack by hooded agents, Michael, Rodney, Tazer, and Sabrina stay asleep until late in the day.
It’s hard to believe that all five would be equally exhausted. Rodney and Andre have physical enhancements that might require more rest.
Sabrina’s telekinesis and her healthcare job, along with Tazer’s invisibility and gang-related dangers, should make their sleep patterns different. The deep sleep affects their personal lives and may become a problem as the story progresses.
Who Has the Hardest Job in ‘Supacell’?
Michael has the toughest role. With the powers of teleportation and freezing time, he faces immense pressure as he tries to unite the team. His recent engagement to Dionne adds to his stress. The other team members also face tough situations.
Rodney’s super speed helps in his drug business but leaves him feeling responsible for violence that affects his friend Spud. Andre struggles to reconnect with his son and manage financial problems, affecting his reputation as a father.
Sabrina’s power and her role as a nurse cause her stress, and she faces serious consequences after defending her sister. Tazer uses his invisibility to manage his gang but faces issues with his powers and gang relations.
What Are the ‘Supacell’ Bad Guys up To?
Spud warned Rodney about using his powers publicly, saying, “They’ll take you in and run experiments on you.” An organization of white people is pitting Black people with superpowers against each other, using bribery and threats.
They monitor the city with cameras and keep subjects captive for observation. Jasmine Johnson (Monaé Wilson), a girl with healing powers, is exploited by them to help their agents.
The power dynamics shift dramatically when Krazy, a strong superpowered character, is taken to underground labs. Victoria Kesh (Siân Brooke) becomes the main antagonist, showing a “white savior” attitude. The series needs to clarify several points.
Will the stakes align or remain divided? Is Spud connected to the organization? How did Michael’s future vision come to be? The show might resolve some illogical moments, like Rodney’s reaction to his burning back or Michael’s time-travel options. Perhaps a group nap will solve everything.
Supacell is available for streaming on Netflix in the U.S.
