The new hitNetflixsuperhero seriesSupacellhas not yet been renewed for season 2, but here’s hoping that renewal comes,as creator Rapman wants at least two more outings. Speaking recently withRadio Times, Rapman revealed that he told the streaming giant hewants to do “three seasons minimum” ofSupacellmeaning that, should further seasons get the greenlight, there will be plenty more to come.
“I told them that I want three seasons. I suppose we have to see how season 1 performs. But I know I’ve very much made clear that I want to do three seasons minimum.”
Not only did Rapman inform Netflix of his intentions for the show, which currently stands at a perfect 100% rating on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, he also reveals that he knows exactly what those three seasons will entail.
“I’ve got a three-season story in my head. [I’m] not saying it can’t go over. But right now I know where it goes to. I know where… what the story is from up to season 3.”
Rapman serves as showrunner, creator, writer and lead director onSupacell, which stars Tosin Cole, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi-Abrefa. Released last month, the series hasseen huge popularity on Netflix(though has yet to make it to #1 in the charts) and has been met with critical acclaim.
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Supacellaims to tell a different superhero story, dropping audiences in London where several normal people begin to exhibit strange powers. They quickly realize that there is a connection between them: they are all Black. you’re able to check out the official synopsis below.
“In South London, a group of normal people suddenly develop superpowers, and the only apparent connection between them is that they are all Black; as they deal with the impact of their powers on their daily lives, one man must bring them together.”
Rapman Hopes to Open the Door to Representation in Sci-Fi With Supacell
In the same interview, Rapman revealed his hopes thatSupacellwill open more doors forBlack actors to take lead rolesin science fiction and superhero projects.
“If you actually look back at UK shows, when have you ever seen a UK sci-fi – not that there’s a lot of them anyway – but with a Black cast? And even take out the UK, even going to the States, you could probably think of Black Panther. Or you could probably think of Black Lightning. The buck stops there, let’s be honest. And it’s like… why can’t Black people be in a sci-fi space? So the hope is that this show does really well and it’s just the beginning. There’ll be others."
Season 1 has been met with praise from critics, many of whom have commended the show fortaking a different approachto a familiar genre.Tilly Pearce of Radio Timesawarded the series 4/5 and says “Supacellbrings something truly unique and intelligent to the table. It has cutting social commentary that simmers throughout, [..] and balances a slow-burn approach with the action-packed to bring you characters, big and small, you desperately root for.”Empire Magazine’s Alex Godfreyalso gives the first season ofSupacella rating of 4/5 and says, “In a televisual sea of white noise, this is propulsive, compulsive viewing. You thought superheroes had had their day? Rapman to the rescue.”
