It’s a refreshing twist on the superhero genre, even though that wasn’t entirely the intention.
Rapman has done it again.
The British rapper and director behind the excellentBlue Storyteamed up with Netflix to launch his new series,Supacell.
Netflix / Viayoutube.comInstead of a squad of young offenders, it’s just ordinary folks from various backgrounds and classes trying to live their best life. That is, until, they find themselves uncovering superpowers.
It’s likeMisfitswith a South London twist.
That is, until, they find themselves uncovering superpowers.
“So, I started off wanting something that empowered us.
I never understood something that only hurts Black people.
So I said, ‘how can I make this something that can switch it around?’
So much so that fans anticipate that Netflix will renew it for another season.
2.With only six episodes, it’s an easy watch from front to back.
And trust me, you will get absorbed into the show.
3.Rapman is the showrunner.
4.With that said, the soundtrack forSupacellalso brings authentic sounds from South London.
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’sTop BoymeetsMisfits.
8.Another notch in Tosin Cole’s belt, the British actor crushes his role inSupacell.
9.Of course, we can’t forget about Eric Kofi-Abrefa.
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.
11.It’s an authentic take on South London with broad perspectives from each character.
12.At the show’s core is family and camaraderie.
Each of the characters is intertwined through a shared family history of sickle cell.
14.Most importantly, it sheds light on sickle cell and spins it in a positive light.
15.If you’re still not convinced, maybeSkeptawill convince you.
Im watching the season a 2nd time to catch the nuances and references I missed and Im still amazed.
Rapman is one of them for sure
16.Have you seenSupacell?What did you think about it?
Let me know in the comment section below.
