Superstore

'Superstore' is a TV sitcom from the American network NBC created by Justin Spitzer; a writer and producer who previously worked on 'The Office'. Its influence is shown through its ensemble humor and its ironic look at the working world.

The fiction follows the life of a group of employees working at a supermarket known as Cloud 9 located in St. Louis (Missouri). Through seemingly trivial situations, the series sarcastically addresses issues such as job insecurity, workers' rights, immigration, wage inequality, consumerism, and work-life balance. 

Its protagonists are Amy Sosa, a veteran store employee who has now reached the position of supervisor; Jonah, an idealistic young man who arrives at the store looking for his place in the world; Dina Fox, the strict and eccentric assistant manager; Garrett McNeill, a paralyzed employee; Mateo Liwanag, an employee who competes with his coworker Jonah; Cheyenne, and Glenn.

Thanks to its intelligent humor and its ability to reflect real problems from an accessible perspective, 'Superstore' managed to build a solid fan base and notable critical recognition.

'Superstore' premiered in 2015; however, six seasons later, NBC decided to close the store and air its final episode on March 25, 2021.

Its impact lies in having portrayed the reality of millions of service sector workers, providing a human and empathetic view without giving up on comedy, which has made it a cult series within the landscape of contemporary sitcoms.

Its cast includes: Lauren Ash, Ben Feldman, America Ferrera, Kaliko Kauahi, Mark McKinney, Nichole Bloom, Nico Santos, and Colton Dunn.