Supacell, the new sci-fi series that released on Thursday (June 27), has fans clamouring for more. The six-part Netflix series tells the story of five black South Londoners who suddenly develop superpowers.
It's the brainchild of rapper and filmmaker Rapman, also known as Andrew Onwubolu, and features a predominantly black cast and crew. The series has been approved by none other than Jay-Z himself, while others have tipped it as a cross between Top Boy and Misfits.
Supacell was announced by Rapman in 2020, a year after the release of his crime-thriller film Blue Story. It sees Tosin Cole star as Michael Lasaki, a van driver who's head-over-heels in love with life - and fiancee Dionne.
His dream future is soon snatched away when he discovers he can time travel. He quickly learns that Dionne's life is in danger and must find four others who've also developed superpowers in order to save Dionne's life.
The unlikely bunch of newbie superheroes are figuring out exactly what their powers mean, and why they have them. Supacell tackles a number of themes including knife crime, racial profiling and sickle cell - a blood disorder which impacts some 17,000 people in England.
Rapman serves as show runner, executive producer and director, calling the shots on episodes one, two and six. Episodes three, four and five are handled by Sebastian Thiel, reports the Manchester Evening News.
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The question on everyone's lips is whether Supacell will be granted a second season. With the series only recently released, it's still up in the air whether it will continue.The decision will depend on several factors, most notably its popularity among viewers.
However, Rapman gave fans a glimmer of hope in an interview with Radio Times, suggesting there's more to come: "For the beginning of the show, I always tell everyone that season one of Supacell to me is like Batman Begins. It's just beginning. You've got to see where it goes next to see who these people really are."
Supacell is available to stream now on Netflix.
