5 shows you need to watch if you liked Supacell on Netflix

Netflix's Supacell has turned out to be one of the most exciting superhero projects of recent times. The show, created by British rapper and filmmaker Rapman, has carved a space for itself in the over-saturated arena of superhero shows.

Supacell is set in London and revolves around a black family who suddenly develops superpowers due to their shared family history of sickle cell disease. The fresh and innovative story is aided by well-developed characters and powerful performances by Nadine Mills, Josh Takedu, Tosin Cole, Calvin Demba, and others.

For those who are done binging Supacell and are looking for superhero shows with similar noir tones and treatments, this list will save you time.

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5 shows like Supacell

Here's a list of five shows that are similar to Supacell:

1) Heroes - Prime Video

Hayden Panettiere as The Cheerleader (Image via Prime Video)

Tim Kring's Heroes became a phenomenon when it first premiered on NBC on September 25, 2006. In its 23-episode first season, the series utilized every minute of its runtime to intrigue viewers with its mind-bending story.

The show is dark and sometimes unsettling like Supacell. It has an ensemble of interesting characters with different superpowers, who all face their demons and come together to "save the cheerleader, save the world."

Though the show has an overall lower rating because of inferior later seasons, viewers should watch the show just for the brilliant first season that has probably never been replicated since in the superhero genre. The show is available on Prime Video.

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2) The Umbrella Academy - Netflix

Tom Hooper as Luther (Image via Netflix)

If Heroes was mind-bending, The Umbrella Academy is time-bending. The show, created by Steve Blackman, is about a set of children born out of nowhere, which means that their mothers weren't even pregnant until labor began.

A few of these children were bought and raised by an eccentric billionaire to form a superhero team. The dysfunctional family of super-siblings is as problematic as their adopted father.

The show, starring Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, and others, often deals with time travel and sibling problems like Supacell. Viewers can stream it on Netflix with a subscription.

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3) The Boys - Prime Video

Antony Starr plays Homelander (Image via Prime Video)

This Prime Video original is probably the most popular superhero series right now. The twisted and gory show is developed as a metaphor for popular culture and the media industry. The seemingly nice but rotten and problematic superhero represents the movie and music stars, whose lives are dependent on showmanship and controlled by big corporations.

The Boys mocks the hero worship and fan culture, while also commenting on the use and misuse of feminism for profiteering. The ensemble cast of the show is led by Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Karl Urban, and Antony Starr.

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4) Daredevil - Disney+

Nelson and Murdock (Image via Disney+)

Daredevil is perhaps one of the greatest superhero series to date. It premiered on April 10, 2015, on Netflix, with Charlie Cox playing the titular character. The show is designed like a crime noir and tells the story of Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer who fights crime at night.

The show's greatness lies in its exploration of morality and faith. The lead character has a code but suffers from an intense desire to inflict pain upon those who hurt others. Throughout the show, Matthew increasingly becomes better at fighting, but at the same time, grows fearful of his potential to become a killer.

Daredevil also features Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Rosario Dawson, and Vincent D'Onofrio in prominent roles. A fourth season is currently under production and will be released on Disney+, where the three seasons are streaming.

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5) Moon Knight - Disney+

Oscar Issac plays Moon Knight (Image via Disney+)

Moon Knight is also a Marvel show and part of the greater MCU. Like Supacell, it deals with complex characters who struggle to control their superpower. Oscar Issac plays Marc Spector, who doesn't know he has an alter ego called Moon Knight.

The trajectory of his life changes when he comes face to face with the secret he didn't know he had. The Disney+ show premiered on March 30, 2022, and features May Calamawy, Karim El Hakim, F. Murray Abraham, Ethan Hawke, Ann Akinjirin, David Ganly, Khalid Abdalla, and Gaspard Ulliel in prominent roles.

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Supacell is available for streaming on Netflix.