Supacell creator candidly responds to the possibility of season 2. Debuting in late June on Netflix and consisting of six episodes, the British superhero thriller series focuses on a group of five ordinary people who unexpectedly develop superpowers. This group has little in common except for a few details. The first is that they are all Black South Londoners. The second is that they have a history of sickle cell disease and have to fend off entrapment by a secret organization.

In an interview with UNILAD, creator Rapman spoke about the possibility of Supacell season 2. Rapman, who both wrote and directed episodes of the show, struck an optimistic note and shared that he’s been open with Netflix about wanting to make more seasons. He elaborated that he has a three-season plan, cautioning that the continuation depends on viewership and whether the thriller is successful. Read the full quote below:

“I’ve told Netflix loads of times that I’ve got plans for multiple seasons. But you know how it goes, they’re gonna see how it does, and hopefully we get the next season. But I told them, I’ve got a three-season idea story in my head. So, I got three, not saying it could never go over, but I’ve got three stories, these three seasons in my head, of where I know where the story goes. So, I’m hoping that it comes out, performs really well, and we can go on a second part.”

New Netflix Data Might Be Good For Supacell’s Season 2 Chances

The Show Is Already A Global Hit.

It will be key to watch the show’s performance on Netflix’s charts in the coming weeks to consider the renewal chances, as the streamer has been very open about the fact that it considers global hits that go beyond the U.S. a priority.

Since it made its Netflix debut on June 27, Supacell has already made an impact on the streamer’s global Top 10 chart for English-language television shows. The series took the No. 2 spot overall for the week of June 24 through June 30 with 33.5 million views and 6.4 million hours viewed. It came in ahead of established hits like previous seasons of Bridgerton, Sweet Tooth, and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. The newest season of the romance franchise, Bridgerton season 3, took the top spot on the list.

If it keeps up the momentum, as Rapman suggests, that bolsters the chances for a second installment. There’s also the fact the British thriller has been widely praised, boasting a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 reviews and an audience score of 81%. Critics are particularly fond of the performances of the Supacell cast, which includes Tosin Cole, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi Abrefa, Calvin Demba, Eddie Marsan, and more.

The ending of Supacell season 1 does provide a bit of closure for the story, but there are several clear setups for a continuation. Betrayals happen, a new and seemingly worse antagonist is revealed, and there’s even a post-credits scene. It will be key to watch the show’s performance on Netflix’s charts in the coming weeks to consider the renewal chances, as the streamer has been very open about the fact that it considers global hits that go beyond the U.S. a priority.