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New Scientist recommends new superhero drama Supacell

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By Bethan Ackerley

11 September 2024

Netflix handout still: Supacell. SUPACELL is about a group of five ordinary people who unexpectedly develop superpowers. They have little in common except for one thing: they are all Black South Londoners. It is down to one man, Michael Lasaki, to bring them all together in order to save the woman he loves.

Sabrina (Nadine Mills) in Supacell

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I have been watching Supacell on Netflix, a superhero drama that follows five Black south Londoners who suddenly develop superpowers. I won’t spoil the exact reason why, but it is to do with their genes.

Series creator Rapman (aka Andrew Onwubolu) was a fan of comparable US drama Heroes. I was too, so had to watch the new show. It is also about ordinary people, such as nurse Sabrina (Nadine Mills, pictured above), facing extraordinary situations. My favourite was Andre (Eric Kofi-Abrefa), who is tempted to misuse his superstrength to provide for his…

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