The Realist & The Visionary

Dutch & Tena review the Netflix series 'Supercell,' created and directed by British rapper Rapman. This series follows the lives of five black individuals from South London who discover they have superpowers due to a mutation in the sickle cell gene. The show cleverly ties in real-world issues such as the medical industry's historical mistreatment of black people and the systemic racism that persists in various forms.Each character in 'Supercell' represents different struggles faced by the black community, from dealing with incarceration and financial instability to navigating complex family dynamics and gang violence. The series also highlights the role of a shadow government that monitors and exploits these individuals for their powers, drawing parallels to real-life surveillance and control over marginalized communities.