Fans of TV shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine are destined to love Superstore on NBC, it is meant to be.
But many people for some reason don’t know that such a funny and important TV show exists, making it a gem that deserves way more appreciation then it is getting.
Superstore is a workplace comedy that was created by Justin Spitzer, and it follows a group of employees in a Walmart-like box boy store called Cloud 9.
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The show gives its audience a look into the world of retail, as well as the people working there and their day to day challenges from things like Black Friday to more personal conversations like maternity level or healthcare.
It is a real look at what living and working in America looks like, tackling the tough subjects and offering representation without it feeling like anything but natural.
This is what real life is like and while it can be difficult, Superstore manages to present it exactly as is with a touch of humor in each situation.
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Here are a few reasons why people should be checking out Superstore, along with this promotional video which manages to capture it all visually as well.
Don’t forget Superstore returns on Thursdays at 8/7c only on NBC.
The Characters
If the characters in a show aren’t well written, there isn’t much of a chance for it to work for very long. This is where Superstore comes in, not only has it created a lived-in world that is so vividly real, it has crafted characters to go along with it. Each person that is introduced is unique, authentic, and consistent for seasons to come. Every character feels different from one another, and they are all so multi-layered that they truly are interesting people that the audience wants to go on the journey with.
The Romance
There was something about watching Jim and Pam fall in love in a draining workplace that they couldn’t get out of, which is where I introduce to you, Jonah and Amy. They are a bit of a longer slowburn, but it is worth the wait considering the fact that Jonah starts to like Amy during Superstore Season 1 Episode 1. Similar to other fan-favorite couples, during the simple everyday moments at work these two find a connection and share some of the cutest scenes. There is something hopeful about them together, especially when in a way they found each other when they were both stuck in their individual lives.
The Humor
Trust me when I saw that Superstore pulls off some of the funniest lines because of the way they approach their humor. It is a balance between casual sarcasm and funny situations and not so funny moments that you can’t help finding the humor in. There is a point where one character loses her boyfriend to another one, simply because they do a coin toss for him. Superstore doesn’t force its humor, it allows the well-rounded characters to play off one another and the entertainment just emerges from that.
The Customer Interludes
We have all been customers in stores, or we have all seen those customers that do ridiculous things right in front of you. Superstore includes interludes where the audience sees a quick flash of a customer doing something either very relatable or completely absurd, either way, it is a writing choice that really works.
The Glimpse Into Working Retail
There is no one that someone who works (or worked) in retail could watch this and not feel like Superstore captures it perfectly. The whole emphasis of the show is capturing a familiar world, and they go above and beyond making it feel exactly like a world that many of us know.
The Representation
Representing America means getting to tell many different stories, and Superstore does exactly that. With characters like Amy, Mateo, Garrett, Cheyenne, and Sandra, there is a multitude of stories being told and representation being offered. The show reflects the real world and it shows in the way that conversations can form about different topics without it coming off like there is something to prove. Superstore is a great example of how to offer representation and how other shows can take some notes from them.
The Important Conversations
When you have a show that deals with everyday issues, especially with employees of a big box store, conversations can get real. Superstore opens its discussions up to cover topics like racism, being undocumented, healthcare, maternity leave, pregnancy, and so much more. Each character offers up a unique view to a discussion, allowing there to be genuine conversations that reflect people of all different walks of life.
The Friendships
The people on Superstore spend so much of their time together, there is no one they can’t be considered a family by now. It isn’t about that being implied though, it is shown in the way that they look out for each other. Glenn is a strong example of that in the way that he time and time again stands up for his workers, thinking about them over corporate. Superstore has created an environment of love, even if people there can bicker or disagree on things. At the end of the day, there are those significant bonds that the audience can point to and say the development created in a beautiful way.
The Halloween Episodes
Superstore manages to take on themed episodes and make them their own, taking the opportunity to try something new each year with Halloween. But yet there are some traditions that always remain, like Jonah wearing a costume that no one understands or asks him about.
The Relevance
Superstore allows its audience to see themselves in the show in many ways, from the characters to the stories being told to just the quotable dialogue that we are lucky to get. This world feels real because it mirrors so much of what is happening to many of us, while also crafting characters that you would like to be around.
This Entire Photoshoot
There really is no way to properly describe the photoshoot that Mateo has Dina do for her Christmas card, which quickly takes a turn. It is safe to say though that you just need to catch up with the show so you can see the wide variety of pop culture-inspired costume changes that Dina goes through and how amazing they are.
