Summary
Netflixis a production powerhouse, but when it comes to superhero shows, it frequently cancels the shows prematurely. However, with the recent release ofSupacell, a show that has garnered glowing reviews onRotten Tomatoes, hopefully Netflix will break the tradition. Netflix is one of the biggest production companies in the world, but it also has an extremely high churn rate. Obviously, not every show becomes a hit, and Netflix needs to keep a close eye on shows that are worth the budget, and those that are not.
But,some of the cancelations from the streaming giant have baffled audienceswhen shows develop strong fanbases and receive rave reviews. While this appears to be a problem across the platform, with some shows appearing to be canceled for no clear reason, superhero shows have suffered an unusually high turnover. Aside from the clearsuccess ofThe Umbrella Academy, Netflix has canceled most superhero shows after just one or two seasons.
Supacell Cast & Character Guide
Supacell has been a huge critical hit since arriving on Netflix, bringing some much-deserved attention to its impressive cast and characters.
Despite Positive Reception, Netflix Usually Cancels Superhero Shows
Netflix Struggles With Superhero Shows
Even in the case ofThe Umbrella Academy, the show has only received four seasons, with the fourth season set to conclude the series. And despite its success, the planned spin-off series which would follow the alternate universe heroes,The Sparrow Academy, was canceled before it ever began (viaWhat’s On Netflix). However, these are far from the onlycasualties of the superhero genre to be caught up in Netflix’s cancelations. Shows likeI Am Not Okay With This,Jupiter’s LegacyandLockwood & Co.were all canceled after their first season, despite largely positive reviews from audiences.
In addition,Warrior NunandRaising Dionwere abruptly canceled after the shows second season, resulting in these popular titles coming to a sudden stop. These shows were all based on comics and graphic novels, just like popular adaptations on other streaming platforms, but for whatever reason,Netflix closed the book before the show took off, even when these shows scored high on review sites like Rotten Tomatoes.
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Why Netflix Struggles With Superhero Shows
Netflix’s Premature Cancelation Problems
When it comes to canceling new shows, Netflix frequently cites metrics such as the total views for a specific show, but there is another metric that could be even more closely tied to the cancelations; completion rate (viaForbes). While superhero shows demand a larger budget than most shows that have less need for special effects shots, thereal reason many of these shows end up canceled prematurely could be down to whether they hook viewersto the very end. Which could explain why some of these shows appear to be popular, get rave reviews, and rack up streaming hours, but they still get cut.
Many of the most popular superhero shows appear on platforms, like Disney+ for Marvel, Max for DC, and there’s further stiff competition forNetflix from Amazon Prime Video withThe BoysandInvincible. The competition is strong in this niche, and despite Netflix pulling ideas from comics and graphic novels, ithasn’t landed a series about superheroes that has turned the tidesand brought viewers to the platform and away from the competition. But with the latest superhero show on Netflix sitting at 100% on RT, this could be about to change.
Is Netflix Supacell Based On A Superhero Comic Book Series?
Netflix’s exciting new superhero series Supacell is a unique twist on the genre – but is it an original story or is it based on a comic book?
Will Supacell Be The Show To Break Netflix’s Superhero Curse?
Supacell Could Finally Break The Curse
Supacellhas recently made a big splash on Netflix, rising to the number two spot on the Global Top 10 for English language TV shows in its second week of release. In addition, the show has received 100% positive reviews on RT from critics, and a total of 80% positive scores from audiences. However, the show’s biggest advantage is just how gripping it is. In the short six-episode season,Supacellis a show that actively pulls the viewer into the next episodewith bated breath for what happens next.
Whatever the metric, it appears that Supacell has a good shot at breaking tradition and getting renewed by Netflix, hopefully to at least finish out the three-season plan which the creator, Rapman, has made abundantly clear to Netflix officials he has prepared for thefuture ofSupacellon Netflix. However,Netflixhas the final say in the fate of the heroes featured inSupacell, and it remains to be seen if the series will break the curse and get a substantial run.
Supacell
Cast
Supacell is a British superhero drama series that follows a group of ordinary Black Londoners who suddenly develop superpowers. The series explores the impact of their newfound abilities on their personal lives and the broader societal implications. Supacell blends action with social commentary, highlighting themes of empowerment and responsibility.
