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Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix fans discover 'excellent' drama after brutal BAFTA loss
The 2024 series boasts a perfect 100 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes Netflix viewers have discovered a critically-lauded drama boasting a flawless 100 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes. Released in June 2024, Supacell, quickly captivated audiences with its unique superhero narrative. Earlier this year, the sci-fi show made even more waves when it was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award in the Best Drama category, rubbing shoulders with BBC's Sherwood, Blue Lights and Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light. Despite losing out to the Irish police drama, Blue Lights, at the awards ceremony on Sunday night (May 11), the Netflix series may have gained new fans due to its nomination. As of now, Google searches for Supacell have surged, with people keen to know everything from the number of episodes to the cast details. The six-part drama features Adelayo Adedayo, renowned for her role in BBC 's popular dramedy, Some Girls. She is joined by Doctor Who veteran Tosin Cole and rising star Josh Tedeku from BBC Three, reports Surrey Live. Set against the backdrop of South London, the plot revolves around five ordinary Black individuals who suddenly acquire superpowers. Their only common trait is their battle with sickle cell disease, which predominantly affects people of African and Caribbean descent. While the storyline primarily delves into the characters' newfound superhuman abilities, it also provides incisive commentary on real-world issues such as racial profiling, knife crime, and workplace inequality. The drama comes from musician Rapman, real name is Andrew Onwubolu, and was renewed for a sequel just a month post its debut. While Netflix hasn't announced when the next chapter will drop, eager fans can indulge in the entire first season right now. Fresh to some viewers but already acclaimed among early watchers, Supacell has racked up impressive reviews. It's rocking a solid 70 per cent approval from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, while critics have lavished it with a perfect 100 per cent rating. A glowing fan review reads: "Love that the UK is coming out with such good shows and this is number 1 for me! Binge watched the whole season in 2 days and then watched it again and got my friend to, we're both hooked and eagerly waiting for season 2." Adding to the anticipation, another enthusiast penned: "Fantastic! Excellent story, tons of action, and takes the time to grant the viewer insight into each character's world. I wish the first season would have had twice as many episodes but it set up the second season nicely."
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Supacell season 2 cancelled? Creator Rapman makes BIG revelation about second season Check all details here
Supacell is officially making a comeback! OTT giant Netflix has renewed the BAFTA-nominated British superhero series for a second season after the global success of its debut run. #Operation Sindoor The damage done at Pak bases as India strikes to avenge Pahalgam Why Pakistan pleaded to end hostilities Kashmir's Pahalgam sparks Karachi's nightmare The show, originally launched in June 2024, quickly stormed into the Top 10 charts earlier. Created by British rapper and filmmaker Rapman , Supacell follows dive Black South Londoners who unexpectedly gained superpowers linked to sickle cell disease. Starring Tosin Cole as Michael Lasaki , the show revolves around him as he attempts to bring the group together to save the woman he loves. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Private Jet - The Prices May Surprise You! Private Jet I Search Ads Learn More Undo Cliffhanger ending to Supacell Season 1 The finale episode of the Season 1 ended on a dramatic and emotional cliffhanger. Michael fails to save Dionne (Adelayo Adedayo) despite travelling back in time to stop a deadly ambush. The finale then closes with Michael assembling the group to travel into the future to find answers and avenge Dionne's death. Also Read : XRP price to reach $10 in 2025? Crypto analyst decodes factors that could drive its surge Live Events Creator Rapman promises intense Supacell Season 2 The fans have received their biggest update yet on Season 2. Speaking to Radio Times at the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards, Rapman hinted that the sci-fi series will be taking a much darker turn in the upcoming season. He said things will get 'really, really dark,' adding that everything will be doubly intense in the second season as compared to the first. Netflix confirms renewal of British superhero drama Netflix confirmed the renewal of the show via social media last year and said that the filming would begin shortly. The show's first season, which had six episodes in total, garnered strong critical and audience acclaim. As per reports, it held the top spot on Netflix's English-language TV charts for two consecutive weeks and had drawn 11.8 million views in its first full week and 7.1 million thereafter. 'Supacell' creator Rapman on representation The show has also been praised for their representation of Black British culture. The creators of the show weaved the real-world issues like systematic inequality and health disparities like sickle cell disease into the narrative of the show. Speaking about it, Rapman said it was important for him to show different aspects of what he dubbed as Black experience when he got the opportunity to create a Netflix show. Also Read : UK announces measures to tighten immigration policies amid rising voter anger 'Supacell' Season 2 cast, crew and release date The star cast of the show includes Tosin Cole, Josh Tedeku, and Eddie Marsan. Adelayo Adedayo, Calvin Demba, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, and Nadine Mills will also feature in it. Rapman co-directs with Sebastian Thiel and serves as an executive producer alongside Steve Searle, Mouktar Mohammed, and Anna Ferguson. Though no official release date has been announced yet, everyone is looking forward to Season 2, which will deliver darker turns, higher stakes, and deeper exploration into every character's journey. FAQs: When will Supacell Season 2 be released? Netflix has confirmed the renewal, and filming is set to begin soon. However, an official release date is yet to be confirmed. What was the response to Supacell Season ? Supacell Season 1 drew 11.8 million views in its first full week, as per Netflix, and 7.1 million views in the week thereafter.
