New superhero series from Netflix with perfect Rotten Tomatoes rating becomes a worldwide hit

Supacellthe new Netflix superhero series with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes rating, is shaping up to be a worldwide hit. Although the superhero genre is fairly established on the big screen, with the MCU and DCU leading the way, the television streaming landscape is more experimental. Prime Video has The young And Invincible. Hulu has the adult comedy Unusualwhile HBO’s The franchise will debut later this year. Now, after the sensational disappointment of his Jupiter’s legacy Adaptation, Netflix seems to have success with the British thriller Supacell.

Since his arrival at Netflix on 27 June Supacell has already caused a stir in the streamer’s global top 10 charts for English-language television shows. The series took 2nd place overall for the week of June 24-30 with 33.5 million views and 6.4 Millions of hours viewed. It came before established hits such as previous seasons of Bridgerton, Sweet toothAnd Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. The latest season of the romance series, Bridgerton Season 3, took first place on the list.

What you should know about Supacell

The acclaimed show has six episodes

The focus is on a group of five ordinary people who unexpectedly develop superpowers. Supacell deals with characters who have little in common except for a few details. The first is that they are all black South Londoners. It is the goal of one man, Michael Lasaki, to bring these characters together to save the woman he loves. This group also has a history of sickle cell anemia and must fend off the trap of a secret organization.

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The cast of Supacell contains Doctor Who alum Tosin Cole as Lasaki, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi Abrefa, Calvin Demba, Josh Tedeku, Adelayo Adedayo, Rayxia Ojo, Sharleen and Giacomo Mancini. Eddie Marsan, a character actor known for a variety of roles, plays the leader of the secret organization hunting the superpowered characters. Although it’s a familiar setup, the new Netflix original has earned critical praise for infusing a recognizable story with a sense of urgency.

Developed and directed by Rapman, who also serves as showrunner, Supacell Season 1 ends with the show coming to terms with what it has built up over the course of six episodes. However, if the series continues to be successful, it would not be surprising Watch the critically acclaimed superhero saga return with a second installmentThis is especially true since Netflix has had difficulties in the superhero genre before and the streamer may finally want to build its own property there.

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Supacell (2024)

Supacell is a British superhero drama series that follows a group of ordinary black Londoners who suddenly develop superpowers. The series explores the impact of their newfound abilities on their personal lives and the wider societal consequences. Supacell combines action with social commentary, exploring themes of empowerment and responsibility.

Pour

Michael Salami, Eddie Marsan, Adelayo Adedayo

Release date

27 June 2024

Seasons

1

Directors

Sebastian Thiel, Rapman

Main genre

Science fiction

Creator

Rapman

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