The hit British series, Supacell, has taken Netflix by storm in the world of supernatural/Sci-fi fans. The series remained in the top 10 list of streamers for several weeks, after which it kept fans on the lookout for its second season.
Supacell was helmed by Rapman, with the series premiering on June 27, 2024, with the first six episodes. Supacell is a detailed documentation of five individuals inhabiting South London who stumble upon superpowers and are called "supers."
They work collectively to save themselves from an inexplicable organization working to manipulate, take over, or even kill them.
Will there be Supacell season 2?
Supacell season 1 received immense love from fans, with approximately 11.8 million viewers. The sci-fi drama series earned impressive ratings from critics and boasts a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It's no surprise there's a strong possibility of a sequel, as fans eagerly await what happens next.
Another reason for Supacell season 2's likely return is the season 1 finale, which ended on a cliffhanger. The plot needs resolution, making season 2 a strong possibility.
A total of three seasons was hinted at in an interview with Radio Times, by Rapman, the creator of Netflix's Supacell season 1. The rapper and record producer, referenced Batman Begins in a statement, suggesting his interest in creating more and the possibility of Supacell season 2.
"For the beginning of the show, I always tell everyone that Season 1 of Supacell to me is like 'Batman Begins.' It's just beginning. You've got to see where it goes next to see who these people really are."
The creator stated that the continuation of Supacell depends on season 1's performance, but he has a three-season story planned and hopes to produce them.
"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. 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. I know where... what the story is from up to Season 3."
Who are the expected cast members for Supacell Season 2?
With the most recent updates on Supacell Season 2, the fans are on their tiptoes. So, naturally, fans wonder who is returning and what's next for them in this new chapter of events.
Here is an overview of the expected cast members for Supacell Season 2:
- Tosin Cole as Michael Lasaki
- Yasmin Monet Prince as Veronica
- Nadine Mills as Sabrina
- Eddie Marsan as Ray
- Eric Kofi-Abrefa as Andre
- Calvin Demba as Rodney
- Josh Tedeku as Tazer
- Rayxia Ojo as Sharleen
- Giacomo Mancini as Spud
- Michael Salami as Gabriel
- Travis Jay as John
- Digga D as Chucky
- Sian Brooke as Victoria Kesh
Supacell season 1 recap: What are the powers of the supers?
The series exposes the characters: Michael, a delivery driver with the powers of teleportation and time manipulation who dreams of proposing to his longtime girlfriend, Dionne; Sabrina, a young lady with telekinesis who has a sister, Sharleen who looks like she is fond of Michael.
Andre is a mourning father who possesses supernatural strength but has a history of narcotics trafficking.
Tazer is a juvenile delinquent and is in charge of the activities of the Tower Boys, a ruthless gang. The group's primary adversary, the Sixers, arrives for a showdown, at a gathering and the entire commotion leaves Tazer stabbed and extremely eager for revenge.
Rodney is a young lad who struggles to make ends meet and tries his hand at peddling drugs on the streets, although he is not very skilled at the illicit job. He also discovers his super speed and later develops healing abilities.
They have to protect themselves and the people they love from an unknown organization that wants to harness their abilities for ill purposes.
Among other things, including the discovery of superpowers, Michael, who can travel through time, is also motivated by the need to save his fiancée, Dionne, from certain death.
He ultimately fails to save her, after a climactic battle between his team and gang leader Krazy, another super with power absorption working for the organization hunting the supers.
Though defeating Krazy avenges Dionne's tragic death, it is something that will force Michael to travel far into the future to find answers regarding the mysterious organization.
Finally, the season comes full circle with a most chilling ending: the group finally starts to piece together how far-reaching this organization is and just how much danger they are in.
What to expect from Supacell Season 2? Possible theories explored
The first season reveals that the characters' superpowers are a result of a mutation associated with sickle cell disease. Hopefully, more doors toward understanding the mutation process and why it only affects a select few will open up in the next season.
Victoria Kesh, who emerges as the main antagonist, takes over the organization after Ray fails to capture the heroes. Additionally, the black-hooded hunters who are after the group are revealed to be brainwashed by Victoria to do her bidding of dirty work.
Victoria aims to harness the powers of the Supacells for her nefarious purposes, potentially to create an army. Victoria will likely become the main antagonist in Season 2, wanting to stop Michael and his team at all costs.
Unresolved conflicts, like Michael's mission to travel in time and Victoria keeping watch for him, set up a series of events that could likely happen in Season 2. Season 2 is most likely to expound on the backgrounds of already-existing characters and introduce new faces.
These changes make sure that information concerning Supacell and its characters is correct and clear on which direction the show is going.
Catch the first season of Supacell on Netflix and follow Soapcentral.com for more updates on the show.
