But what exactly makesSupacellsuch a good superhero story?
What Is ‘Supacell’ About?
They must join forces to help each other, especially when Michael travels to a foreboding future.
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These struggles make them feel like distinct characters, and play into their respective superpowers.
Rapman understands that balance and continues to play it up, especially by the end ofSupacell’s pilot.
Therefore, his main goal throughout the series is to gather the other superpowered beings while also protecting her.
When five ordinary South Londoners discover they have extraordinary powers, it’s down to one man to bring them together to save the woman he loves.
In fact,it may be the sole “grounded” superhero drama that actually works.
Part of that is how Rapman approaches the concept of superpowers and ties it to a real-life concern.
Another waySupacellsucceeds, where shows likeHeroesand movies likePushstumbled, is thatit keeps the superpowered aspect front and center.
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Instead,Supacellfully embraces its fantastical edge keeping the audience invested from beginning to end.
I told them, I need a week.
This approach shapes the series for the better, especially the pilot episode “Michael”.
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Actions have consequences, which isa major theme inBreaking Badone of Rapman’s inspirations for the show.
By the Season 1 finale, both of these plotlines are resolved, which brings a sense of closure.
There’s no making the audience wait for another series or leaving things dangling.
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The Season 1 finale ofSupacellalsosets the stage for a potential future season.
Michael and his allies now know who their enemy is, and they’re prepared to fight.
They also have a personal stake, especially Sabrina her sister ended up in the mystery Organization’s crosshairs.
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It also helps thatRapman is a comic book fan himself.
“Superman, Hulk, and Batman, they were my guys,“he said.
“I always enjoyed The Flash…
I always enjoyed the character because he was always funny and carefree.
But with the powers, he wasn’t as serious as the rest of them.
Supacellis available to stream on Netflix in the U.S.
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