A new Netflix series has become a huge hit, with fans watching the entire season in a single night.
The new TV series, which tells the story of people who unexpectedly gain superpowers, is reportedly reshaping the superhero genre.
It’s gained so much popularity that it’s now the second most-watched show on the streaming platform in the U.S.
One fan describes it as ‘fresh, innovative storytelling and has richly developed characters.’
Another adds: “Go watch this show. Best thing I’ve seen on Netflix in a long time.”
“It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire way through. Nice to have an original superhero story. Something new and exciting,” someone else says.
A fourth person writes: “The way this show manages to be entertaining thanks to the fantasy/sci-fi side of it but also so informative and eye-opening, was a really beautiful surprise. I need a season 2 expeditiously.”
The description of the superhero show states: “In South London, a group of normal people suddenly develop superpowers, and the only apparent connection between them is that they are all Black; as they deal with the impact of their powers on their daily lives, one man must bring them together.”
The show was created by Andrew Onwubolu MBE, a British rapper, record producer, and screenwriter, better known by his stage name, Rapman.
According to Complex, Rapman is the first Black filmmaker to write and produce an original series for Netflix.
In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Rapman was questioned about the inspiration behind the superhero show. He responded, “I was always a massive fan of the genre. I loved Heroes, Misfits, old school Batman, but I never saw a superhero story that was realistic to what a normal person would do if they had powers.”
When asked about his hopes for the show’s impact, he replied: “I obviously want people to enjoy it and be entertained, but I want this to open doors for more high caliber, Black stories.”
“I want to see Black zombie movies, Black fantasy stories like Game of Thrones, Black wizards and magicians like Harry Potter. This way, Black actors and creatives have more work and it opens more doors.”
The show boasts an impressive 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a rating of 6.8 on IMDb.
Jonathon Wilson, of Ready Steady Cut, penns: “Rapman’s homegrown Netflix series has its roots in the streets of South London but its finger on the pulse of contemporary entertainment, using the framework of superpowers to tell a very specific story about the Black British experience.”
Pat Stacey from Decider adds: “It’s one that keeps a foot planted firmly in a recognizably real world. Excellent.”
Supacell fans are eagerly anticipating a second season, with hints from Rapman suggesting it could be in the works.
He shares: “I’ve told Netflix loads of times that I’ve got plans for multiple seasons. But you know how it goes, they’re gonna see how it does, and hopefully, we get the next season.”
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