Supacell Season 2 Poster – Picture: Netflix
Supacell has been a surprise summer hit for Netflix, and by the end credits, it definitely sets up a second season. But will more be on the way? Absolutely! In August 2024, Netflix officially confirmed that the series would be renewed for a second season.
The show continues an impressive 2024 run for Netflix UK, which has been cranking out consistent hits for Netflix as its US output suffers from production delays caused by the dual Hollywood strikes that took place throughout last year. Whether it’s the monster hits that were Baby Reindeer, Fool Me Once, or The Gentlemen, it’s been an impressive first half of the year.
Supacell has performed well with UK critics and from others around the world. The show continues to have a 100% rating on RottenTomatoes and may even be heading for a Certified Fresh rating should the trend continue.
It’s received praise from well-known voices in the United Kingdom and has also been praised for dealing with Black issues and others. One issue Rapman was keen to explore was Sickle Cell disease, which has led to his inbox being flooded with messages.
Has Netflix Renewed or Canceled Supacell?
Official Renewal Status: Renewed on August 13th, 2024 as confirmed by Netflix socials
The cast and crew came together in an Instagram video (embedded below) the announce the season 2 renewal:
The renewal announcement came alongside a poster (seen below) and some key artwork (seen at the top of the article).
Picture: Netflix UK / Instagram
Renewals mostly come down to performance at Netflix, and thanks to Netflix’s top 10s and several other sources, we can track how well the show is performing.
Rapman acknowledged it’d come down to the numbers in the aforementioned interview, telling Blex Media that the decision was out of his control but was optimistic (the interview was released after the first batch of numbers) and that it was gaining traction worldwide. “The more people that watch it, the more likely we will get a second season, right? So you gotta keep on running up the numbers. Keep on spreading the word. Tell someone who hasn’t watched it to watch.”
How well is the show performing so far? In week 1, the show debuted in the number 2 spot on the Netflix TV top 10s, just below Bridgerton season 3, picking up 33.50 million hours watched, equating to 6.4 million views.
Performance of Supacell in Week 1
At the time of renewal, Supacell had been in the Netflix top 10s for six weeks (and counting), accumulating 174.40M hours watched globally, equating to 33.40M total views. Here’s how that breaks down week-to-week:
| Week in Top 10 | Week Period | Hours Viewed | Views / CVE | Weekly Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 23rd, 2024 to June 30th, 2024 | 33,500,000 (New) | 6,400,000 | 2 |
| 2 | June 30th, 2024 to July 7th, 2024 | 61,200,000 (+83%) | 11,800,000 | 1 |
| 3 | July 7th, 2024 to July 14th, 2024 | 37,100,000 (-39%) | 7,100,000 | 1 |
| 4 | July 14th, 2024 to July 21st, 2024 | 21,900,000 (-41%) | 4,200,000 | 5 |
| 5 | July 21st, 2024 to July 28th, 2024 | 13,200,000 (-40%) | 2,500,000 | 6 |
| 6 | July 28th, 2024 to August 4th, 2024 | 7,500,000 (-43%) | 1,400,000 | 10 |
As we concluded in our top 10 report covering its first week, that’s a pretty good launch for a new Netflix show. It puts it in the upper middle of Netflix launches in 2024, around the likes of Eric and A Man in Full but far below the likes of 3 Body Problem, The Gentlemen, or Griselda.
What to Expect from Season 2 of Supacell
Following the renewal, Rapman teased the future of the show saying, ”
The series’ creator definitely wanted to continue with a second season, telling Blex Media that the ending was designed to be a “soap opera ending” to continue the story. Rapman also told the outlet that he’s got three seasons of the show planned in his head, referring to the first season as an origin story ala Batman Begins.
Speaking about the direction of season 2, Rapman told the outlet that you’ll see where the characters go now that they’ve had powers for a while. Rapman also said he hopes to be working on a new movie shortly.
Of course, by the end of episode 6, most plotlines had been wrapped up neatly, but this left the door open for later with the post-credits scene (popularized by superhero properties like the Marvel Cinematic Universe) suggesting more is to come. Jasmine and Sharleen can be seen both still alive but now in captivity at a facility in the Ashington Estate in South London.
Among the plotlines we could see play out in season 2 include Michael’s mission to the future and how it allows him to gather information to stop The Organization, what happens to Krazy given the shock twist that he’s still alive, whether Sabrina’s sister will eventually be rescued and where the heck as Dionne gone.
Picture: Netflix
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Netflix Synopsis: "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."
