Supacell (Netflix) Review

Hello Readers,
I was looking on Netflix for something to watch and I came across Supacell and obviously binged all 6 episodes. I know the superhero genre has been flooded in recent years, but I think Supacell has a fresh take on the superhero genre.

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The show uses South London as its setting creating a diverse, and brilliant background while five everyday normal Londoners who suddenly gain superpowers. Not only do they need to focus on how to navigate their new powers but also confront personal challenges and the emerging threats around them.
 
I think what makes Supacell feel unique is that it feels grounded in reality as it has realistic portrayal of working-class London and showcasing everything in the gritty details. While the series has the super power element under that there are themes of racial profiling, social injustice, and community dynamics, which adds great depth to its superhero narrative.
 
There is a little bread crumb trail that is sprinkled through season one and I hope it gets explored more in season two. May the odds be in the out favour with the Netflix Gods. I have seen people critiquing that the plot is slow due to the number of characters and subplots.
 
I have to disagree; one of my favourite aspects of Supacell is that, despite gaining superpowers, each of the five main characters continues to face real-world challenges and life doesn’t stop because you have gained superpowers. The only outright spoiler I will give is pay attention this series is so beautifully interlinked it’s a masterpiece.
 
Supacell delivers superheroes without the clichés there are no masks or capes just “real people” you can genuinely root for. Do I always agree with the characters’ choices? Not at all. But I can understand the motivations behind them, and that makes them all the more relatable.

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