SUPACELL

 Last night, I finished binge watching this British superhero series on Netflix.

"A group of ordinary people from South London unexpectedly develop super powers with no clear connection between them other than them all being Black and having sickle cell anaemia. As they deal with the impact on their daily lives, one man has to bring them together to protect the one he loves all while avoiding the powerful and nefarious agents that have noticed their special abilities."

The series shows sickle cell as the source of the superpowers, the Supacell as it's called and I find that interesting.

Rapman, a British Rapper created, wrote and directed this series and he did a great job.

This stands out in the crowded superhero genre by focusing on character development over spectacle. Set in South London, this follows a group of ordinary people navigating the challenges of everyday life, including racism and economic hardship. When they unexpectedly develop superpowers, their new abilities reflect their personal experiences and struggles.

The show boldly challenges societal norms by portraying the black community not as villains, but as victims of systemic injustice. Instead, it's the white characters who hold the power and perpetuate inequality.

The strength lies in its thought-provoking narrative and emotional depth. The director succeeds in creating complex and believable characters that are easy to empathize with. It's a must-watch for those seeking a more nuanced and grounded approach to the superhero genre.

I highly recommend this series, and don't listen to the naysayers who say this is a rip-off of Heroes, Topboy, and Misfits as it's not.

I am hoping this gets a second season as it does end on a cliffhanger.

Black culture, especially British London Black culture is fascinating and funny at times with the way they behave as to me it's slightly common.

I shall rate this series a score of 8/10.