One Year of Rapman’s Supacell: Celebrating the Show That Rewired Black Sci-Fi and gave us Tosin Cole.
- BFW Staff
- Jun 25
- 2 min read
Black Film Wire Editorial Team| June 2025
June 27 last year, Supacell dropped on Netflix and flipped the script on what a Black superhero show could be. Created by British rapper-turned-filmmaker Rapman (Andrew Onwubolu), the six-episode series transported us into a gritty, supercharged version of South London where five everyday Black people suddenly develop extraordinary powers. It wasn't just entertaining—it was revolutionary.
Starring Tosin Cole, Adelayo Adedayo, Josh Tedeku, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, and Nadine Mills, Supacell gave us nuanced, everyday heroes navigating layered relationships, economic hardship, and moral gray zones. At its center was Michael Lasaki, played by Tosin Cole—a delivery driver-turned-time bender determined to save his girlfriend from a future death.
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Since its debut, the series has amassed a cult following, praised for its authenticity, grounded performances, and deft blend of social realism with superhero spectacle. Cole, now starring in the upcoming adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone, was especially praised for his layered performance.
Netflix officially renewed Supacell for a second season in July 2023, just weeks after the show’s debut. And while details remain tight, the excitement is palpable. Rapman has hinted at deeper lore and bigger action, and fans are ready.
Just earlier this month, however, new production listings via UK Casting News confirmed that filming for Season 2 has been delayed and is now expected to begin in Fall 2025. That means fans will have to wait a bit longer for answers. Still, the anticipation remains high. The show dominated the Netflix charts during its first run, staying in the global top 10 for six weeks and garnering 33.40 million views during that time—ultimately reaching 40.90 million views throughout 2024. It remains one of Netflix’s top 120 shows slated for continuation.
The man behind Supacell
Rapman—born Andrew Onwubolu—is a Nigerian-British filmmaker and storyteller from South London whose unique voice first gained traction through his viral YouTube music dramas like Shiro’s Story. His blend of raw social commentary and cinematic flair caught the attention of Roc Nation, leading to his feature debut with Blue Story in 2019. Following the breakout success of Supacell, Netflix signed him to a multi-project deal, and he is already developing another original series. With a gift for threading real-life issues into genre storytelling, Rapman is cementing himself as one of the most exciting Black creatives in global television.
If you haven’t already, or if you're due for a rewatch, you can now stream all episodes of Supacell on Netflix.
Congratulations, Rapman and Crew— from all of us at Black Film Wire. 🖤
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