Fans And Critics Can't Stop Talking About Netflix's "Supacell" — Now I Understand Why

Rapman has done it again. The British rapper and director behind the excellent Blue Story teamed up with Netflix to launch his new series, Supacell.

Group photo of Supacell cast and crew at a Netflix event, featuring a diverse ensemble cast and crew in formal attire.

It's like Misfits with a South London twist.

Each individual has unique super abilities, from teleportation to super speed, that they uncover at unexpected moments. But what they later discover is that they are being tracked and hunted by a secret organization that wants to control them.

Krazy prepares to attack Tazer and the others.
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But underneath the surface of being a sci-fi show about superheroes, Rapman addresses social issues that reflect the struggles he and others faced growing up in South London, partially inspired by George Floyd's death during the pandemic.

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"I just wanted to do something that empowered Black people at the time, because we were just down in the dumps, man. We were already in lockdown, and the George Floyd thing, it just hit differently than all the others," Rapman told Buzzfeed's Seasoned Sessions. "So, I started off wanting something that empowered us. With sickle cell... I never understood something that only hurts Black people. So I said, 'how can I make this something that can switch it around?' Like, 'if I have to suffer as a parent with this illness, I'm ready to take it if my kid becomes extraordinary.'"

With a stellar cast that brings authenticity and grit to its characters, Supacell quickly became another Netflix hit. So much so that fans anticipate that Netflix will renew it for another season.

Three people in casual clothing are standing in a dimly lit urban area with a burning car in the background
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If you've yet to check it out, here are 15 reasons why you should tune in immediately.

Rodney in Supacell
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1.It's a refreshing twist on the superhero genre, even though that wasn't entirely the intention.

Michael's powers activate in front of Sabrina and her sister.

2.With only six episodes, it's an easy watch from front to back. And trust me, you will get absorbed into the show.

The moment when Michael realizes that he couldn't change fate.

3.Rapman is the showrunner.

Supacell showrunner Rapman

'Nuff said. Rapman's track record can't be questioned, and Supacell certainly upholds his high standards.

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4.With that said, the soundtrack for Supacell also brings authentic sounds from South London.

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Ghetts, Rapman, and Digga D contribute to the soundtrack of the show while Sillkey handles the score. The show also boasts records from Giggs, Potter Payper, and Suspect OTB.

5.It's Top Boy meets Misfits.

A tense season finale

6.Supacell features cameos from UK grime and drill's elite: Ghetts & Digga D.

Digga D in Supacell
Digga D in Supacell
Ghetts as Krazy
Ghetts as Krazy

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UK grime legend Ghetts and drill rapper Digga D take on the roles of Krazy and Chucky, respectively. It marked the latter's acting debut, and Rapman had nothing but praise for the Made In Pyrex MC. In an episode of the Winner's Talking Podcast, Rapman explained how plenty of influential artists from the UK music scene wanted to be a part of it, though many of them ultimately declined to audition. "His album just went number one. He's the talk of the country. Bro, he's come in that audition like, 'Yeah, Raps, happy to do it. Can I do it this way? Do you mind if I interpret it this way? Can I be more like myself?'" Raps recalled. "Bro, he was so cool and I'll never forget. He done the thing and he killed it, and I was just leaving, and he goes, 'Wait, I just want to say thank you for this opportunity.'" It sounds like we might see more from Digga D and Rapman in the future.

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7.I really enjoyed the wild tension between Tazer and Krazy.

Tazer (Josh Tedeku) and Krazy (Ghetts) meet in a park after Krazy shoots one of Tazer's friends.

8.Another notch in Tosin Cole's belt, the British actor crushes his role in Supacell.

Tosin Cole's on his way to make a bigger splash in the UK and the U.S.

9.Of course, we can't forget about Eric Kofi-Abrefa.

A wholesome father-son moment.

10.The cast as a whole brings their characters to life. Rapman orchestrated an impeccable ensemble of predominantly Black actors who make this show such a gripping must watch.

Supacell cast at red carpet debut.

11.It's an authentic take on South London with broad perspectives from each character.

Dionne encourages Michael to go fight against Krazy.

12.At the show's core is family and camaraderie. Each of the characters is intertwined through a shared family history of sickle cell.

Sabrina and her sister might butt heads but they are ride or die for each other.

13.The show's best quality is how it subtly weaves social commentary that impacts the Black community in the UK through the protagonists' lens.

Andre comfronts Braggs

Whether it's the microaggressions that Sabrina faces as a nurse or Andre Simpson's efforts to protect his son from negative influences, Supacell nails the social commentary.

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14.Most importantly, it sheds light on sickle cell and spins it in a positive light.

After evading Health + Unity, the group meet up as they plot revenge.

15. If you're still not convinced, maybe Skepta will convince you.

@Skepta / Via Twitter: @Skepta

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The UK grime legend is a man of taste, as we've seen throughout his efforts in music, fashion, art, and more. So, his applause for Supacell shouldn't be taken lightly. "Supacell is amazing. I’m watching the season a 2nd time to catch the nuances and references I missed and I’m still amazed. Rapman is one of them for sure," he wrote.

16.Have you seen Supacell? What did you think about it? Let me know in the comment section below.