Supacell is an original creation by Rapman, not based on a comic book. The series draws inspiration from the history of realistic superhero stories, like Heroes and Misfits. Supacell's unique setting makes it as much of a love letter to South London as it is a love letter to the superhero genre.

Netflixs thrilling new superhero series Supacell is a unique and interesting twist on the genre but is it an original story or is it based on a comic book? Supacell is the brainchild of British hip-hop artist Rapman, who serves as the showrunner, creator, writer, and head director on the series. The story revolves around a group of seemingly regular South Londoners, each with a family history of sickle cell disease, who gain superpowers and work together to fight back against the secret organization that wants to control them.

The Supacell cast is led by Tosin Cole, Adelayo Adedayo,...