Netflix always tends to bet on dramas that have a rich story and complex characters. That’s why users weren’t surprised by the premiere of “Supacell“, the suspense thriller about superheroes.
The first season of the series had its big debut on the catalog just a day ago, and within hours, it has managed to establish itself as the fourth most-watched TV title on the platform worldwide.
The creator of the British show has been Rapman, who is also known for developing the screenplays for productions such as Shiro’s Story Part 3 and Blue Story, featuring Jordan Peters and other talented stars.
Supacell ranked Top 4 on Netflix worldwide
Supacell is Netflix’s new original series that has captivated users worldwide in just a matter of hours, as it has become the fourth most-watched production on the platform globally and the sixth in the United States.
The metrics site, Flix Patrol, reported that the superhero drama has dethroned other interesting titles from the streaming giant, such as Raising Voices and the teen K-drama Hierarchy.
The story follows a group of seemingly ordinary people from South London who unexpectedly develop superpowers. They appear to have no connection to each other other than sharing the same skin color.
Action, adventure, and drama are some of the elements that stand out in the show created by Rapman, whose cast is filled with mega-talented stars like Adelayo Adedayo, Michael Salami, Eddie Marsan and Tosin Cole.
The first season is produced by Joanna Crow and Mark Hedges, consisting of six episodes, each lasting 60 minutes. The arrival of a second part has not yet been confirmed, but it is still too early for renewal.
Before the episodes premiered, the creator spoke with GamesRadar about the desire for the title to surpass what is known as “superhero fatigue”. During the interview, he confessed:
“I know the superhero genre, 100% it’s been done to death, but Supacell is different: it’s a superpower drama about normal people, real people, not martyrs, not people out to save the world, just people trying to save themselves and their families. Just what normal people would do“.
