Supacell Season 1: Exciting New Superhero Drama on Netflix

The hottest topic this summer isn't The Bear or House of the Dragons, but Netflix's exciting new superhero drama, Supacell. It's truly a delightful gem to watch! Here are my thoughts.

The latest Netflix drama, Supacell (created by rapper Rapman), examines five ordinary black people (Michael, Sabrina, Andre, Rondy, and Trazer) from South London who learn they have superpowers. Throughout six episodes, as they adjust and learn of their powers while dealing with their life struggles, they soon discover they are meant to come together to take on a secret organization connected to their powers. 

This series is a fresh take on the superhero genre. It can easily be compared to the NBC series Heroes, Marvel's X-Men, and The Avengers (as they mention in the series), but it tops the other MCU TV series for what they've been doing lately. It doesn't dive into the goofiness and sometimes doesn't leave you scratching your head. It's close enough to, like X-Men 97, balance out the human and superpower characterization storylines.

While the series introduces the characters slowly, giving us enough time to get to know them, the build-up to the finale ends well enough to keep me on the edge of my seat and make me hope for a second season, which leaves the door wide open.

This ensemble cast truly shines! Tosin Cole delivers a fantastic performance as Michael, who has the excellent abilities of teleportation and time-bending. He’s on a heartfelt mission to gather the team he glimpsed in the future, all to save his fiancée and assist his mother with her sickle cell treatment. Watching his transformation from a delivery driver to a confident leader throughout the six episodes is inspiring. Eric Kofi-Abrefa also impresses Andre, showcasing superhuman strength while navigating the challenges of being a struggling father determined to provide for his son—it really made me root for his success! Plus, we can't overlook the stellar performances by Nadine Mills, Calvin Demba, Josh Tedeku, and Ghetts, who all add depth to this story. While it may not boast the same flashy spectacle as the MCU's Avengers films, it offers a beautifully grounded superhero drama that could be one of the best summer series. 

Overall, I give this series a 9/10. 

Have you seen Netflix's Supacell? What did you think of the series? What did you like or not like about the series? Leave your comments below!

You can catch season one of Supacell on Netflix now.