Netflix’s first trailer for Rapman’s Supacell series features superheroes and time travel in South London
Netflix’s first trailer for its new series Supercell depicts South London as an epicenter of supernatural activity, with a comic book flair full of superhero action. The new show will hit the platform in June – and it’s already looking like a strong contender for our list of the best Netflix series.
Supercell comes from the mind of Rapman, a British record producer and film director, and will be his first full-length series following his feature film Blue story from 2019 – both of which are explicit in their faithful tribute to life in South London. But with Supercellpeople with supernatural powers roam the streets freely.
What you can expect from Supacell
The trailer (see above) cleverly gives us a glimpse into the events of the series without giving away too much information, and has us on the edge of our seats ahead of its June release. In it, we are introduced to the main characters Michael (Tosin Cole) and Dionne (Adelayo Adedayo), who have an Instagram-perfect relationship with a beautiful house, a nice car and a happy commitment to show for it. But as with any drama series, there is more than meets the eye.
In a way that seems to reference the classic British show Outsiders, Michael unexpectedly develops superpowers and gains the ability to travel to the future, where he discovers Dionne’s death is fast approaching. To save her he must bring together others who have mysteriously developed the same powers, but the question remains; What connects these people?
It’s safe to say that Supercell is set to be a superhero spectacle, but its raw portrayal of South London culture could be the reason it becomes a roaring success. For SupercellRapman had dabbled in short films before his first feature Blue story (2019), which explores postcode-based gang rivalry in South London. It proved successful with viewers, earning a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes, which could serve as a hint that from Supacell An ode to the director’s hometown will be the success factor.
Due to the recent successes of South London films such as Rye Laneit’s clear that audiences enjoy relatable viewing, so I wouldn’t be surprised if Supercell gains status as a modern British television classic. And since the series is carried by a cast of actors who are less well-known, high expectations are eliminated and viewers are encouraged to take the series at face value.