Netflix viewers just discovered 'excellent' drama that fans 'binge watched in 2 days'

Netflix viewers have discovered a critically-lauded drama boasting a flawless 100 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Released in June 2024, Supacell, quickly captivated audiences with its unique superhero narrative.

Earlier this year, the sci-fi show made even more waves when it was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award in the Best Drama category, rubbing shoulders with BBC's Sherwood, Blue Lights and Wolf Hall: The And The Light.

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Despite losing out to the Irish police drama, Blue Lights, at the awards ceremony on Sunday night (May 11), the series may have gained new fans due to its nomination.

As of now, searches for Supacell have surged, with people keen to know everything from the number of episodes to the cast details.

The six-part drama features Adelayo Adedayo, renowned for her role in 's popular dramedy, Some Girls. She is joined by veteran Tosin Cole and rising star Josh Tedeku from BBC Three, reports .

Set against the backdrop of South London, the plot revolves around five ordinary Black individuals who suddenly acquire superpowers. Their only common trait is their battle with sickle cell disease, which predominantly affects people of African and Caribbean descent.

While the storyline primarily delves into the characters' newfound superhuman abilities, it also provides incisive commentary on real-world issues such as racial profiling, knife crime, and workplace inequality.

The drama comes from musician Rapman, real name is Andrew Onwubolu, and was renewed for a sequel just a month post its debut.

While Netflix hasn't announced when the next chapter will drop, eager fans can indulge in the entire first season right now.

Fresh to some viewers but already acclaimed among early watchers, Supacell has racked up impressive reviews. It's rocking a solid 70 per cent approval from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, while critics have lavished it with a perfect 100 per cent rating.

A glowing fan review reads: "Love that the UK is coming out with such good shows and this is number 1 for me! Binge watched the whole season in 2 days and then watched it again and got my friend to, we're both hooked and eagerly waiting for season 2."

Adding to the anticipation, another enthusiast penned: "Fantastic! Excellent story, tons of action, and takes the time to grant the viewer insight into each character's . I wish the first season would have had twice as many episodes but it set up the second season nicely."

Supacell is streaming now on Netflix.