I'm catching this in syndication and it is very funny! I don't think it's running in real time and I have no idea when it ran originally. Very well written and excellent casting. The lead is America Ferrera (sp?) and Mark McKinney from Kids in the Hall is in it. Worth a viewing if you get a chance.
Superstore - Has anyone watched this show?
by Anonymous | reply 318 | March 30, 2021 2:52 PM |
I quite agree. This show has been running on NBC for at least a couple or three years and is quite enjoyable. I think it's been renewed for next season. I can't understand why no one's talked about it here on DL before. It's even got a great flaming gay character, played by great flaming gay actor Nico Santos.
by Anonymous | reply 1 | February 21, 2020 5:52 PM |
One of my favorite shows and so under rated, it's never received the buzz it deserves. Airs Thursdays at 8:00 on NBC. Also lots of interviews with the cast on YT, they seem to genuinely enjoy each other.
by Anonymous | reply 2 | February 21, 2020 5:52 PM |
Love Superstore. Oddly enough America Ferrera is pretty unlike able in it.
Lauren Ash (Dina) is HILARIOUS tho. Also glad they made Sandra a main.
by Anonymous | reply 3 | February 21, 2020 5:53 PM |
The gay guy and the guy in the wheelchair are GREAT! They don't overplay their parts and there is seldom any reference to their gayness or handicap which makes some of the situations even funnier. Even the smaller roles - like the checkout clerks and stockers - are given great lines. Thanks for letting me know it's still on in real time. I can't believe it hasn't been acknowledged for any awards, especially writing. Who the hell did they piss off?
by Anonymous | reply 4 | February 21, 2020 6:01 PM |
Yeah, this show is definitely a hidden gem. I think they jumped the shark by putting Jonah and Amy together so soon. Their relationship feels so ho-hum. My favorite characters are Cheyenne, Glenn, Mateo, Sandra and Myrtle. Sadly, the actress who played Myrtle died late last year. She was 86.
by Anonymous | reply 5 | February 21, 2020 6:05 PM |
I love Sandra’s jealous arch nemesis.
One of the truly admirable qualities of this show is that, like Roseanne and All In The Family before it, it’s not a glamorous show. No fabulous, hot people living in cool New York Apartments that in real life they wouldn’t be able to afford, no sassy glamorous gals that together form one whole perfect woman, and no dorky, nerdy or fat men hooked or hooking up with gorgeous chicks.
Everyone is pretty much as regular average looking as Americans can be. And if you’re hot (Cheyenne, the Warehouse guy, Noah) you’re assigned pretty dismal, deal breaking qualities.
by Anonymous | reply 6 | February 21, 2020 6:12 PM |
Of course I watch it, it has my make believe boyfriend Ben Feldman.
I remember when it premiered and thinking "What is this silly summer filler?"
by Anonymous | reply 7 | February 21, 2020 7:24 PM |
I'm just glad Ginsberg landed on his feet.
by Anonymous | reply 8 | February 21, 2020 7:59 PM |
Sandra is my favorite character on the show. That actress plays lovable loser so so well.
by Anonymous | reply 9 | February 21, 2020 8:03 PM |
Also, Kelly + Jonah > Amy + Jonah
The Halloween episode with Kelly coming back was hilarious ("Oh, you guys are in matching outfits!"). Amy and Jonah have zero chemistry.
Justine is one of my random faves. She is peak frau.
by Anonymous | reply 10 | February 21, 2020 8:12 PM |
Yeah, I agree. Kelly and Jonah are a much better couple.
by Anonymous | reply 11 | February 21, 2020 8:26 PM |
why the fuck isn't it out on dvd?
by Anonymous | reply 12 | February 21, 2020 8:36 PM |
Matteo, Glen, and Cheyenne are my top three. Although that does change depending on the episode. There's something so oddly aggravating, yet endearing, about Glen's voice...
by Anonymous | reply 13 | February 21, 2020 8:37 PM |
I followed my secret husband Ben Feldman to Superstore after Drop Dead Diva and never left. Amy is definitely the weak link character, but I think America exec produces, so she's making bank. It's kind of like Wings- it runs forever without any fanfare.
by Anonymous | reply 14 | February 21, 2020 8:38 PM |
R14 Perfect comparison with Wings. Yes, another great show that flew under the radar. I never saw it in 'real time' but watch it on late, late night cable. Great cast.
by Anonymous | reply 15 | February 21, 2020 8:40 PM |
I started watching this show when I learned that it used a lot of the same writers from Happy Endings. The show started out with a more bizarre/surreal bent (like when the gang discovered a dead body in the walls of the store) but that's long gone now. I still watch, though.
Now that Glenn isn't the manager, they need to get rid of him. I always found the weird voice and fat suit unnecessary and annoying.
I thought that they'd make a much bigger deal out of the ICE storyline for Mateo since it had so much potential. But they pretty much dropped it entirely and Mateo is back working at the store as if nothing happened.
by Anonymous | reply 16 | February 21, 2020 8:44 PM |
R16 I'm just catching up in syndication so I didn't/don't know that Glenn isn't the manager anymore. I like his character although he has the voice of a 13 year old boy who is going through puberty. I also get a kick out of the Indian (maybe Pakistani?) checkout clerk. Small part but he makes the most of it.
by Anonymous | reply 17 | February 21, 2020 8:50 PM |
I didn't like Wings when I was a kid. I used to avoid it when it came on the telly. Since you guys say it's good, maybe I'll give it another try. I'm sure I'll see it differently now that I'm older.
by Anonymous | reply 18 | February 21, 2020 8:50 PM |
R18 I understand. The two main characters - the brothers - are kind of douchy BUT the supporting cast is great. Give it a chance.
by Anonymous | reply 19 | February 21, 2020 8:53 PM |
[quote]I also get a kick out of the Indian (maybe Pakistani?) checkout clerk.
Sayid is Syrian.
by Anonymous | reply 20 | February 21, 2020 8:59 PM |
I watched a couple episodes but couldn’t get into it. For one, I couldn’t understand why the male lead character is working at a Walmart, why isn’t he in college or working somewhere better?
by Anonymous | reply 21 | February 21, 2020 9:01 PM |
R20 Oh for godsake! Thank you.
by Anonymous | reply 22 | February 21, 2020 9:04 PM |
Jonah is trying to find himself which is why he's working at Cloud 9. I think he was in law school or something and got burned out and dropped out. He got in his car and started driving west and landed at Cloud 9 and never left. I think he's supposed to be one of those well-bred, upper middle class guys who can't handle all of the expectations of that life.
by Anonymous | reply 23 | February 21, 2020 9:06 PM |
R21 Wow. I have at least 4 or 5 of those 'college' types working at my Walmart. All that says to me is that 1)they have some obscure degree or 2)it's a tight job market for them. There's no way every college graduate gets a job in their field straight out of college. God bless 'em for taking work where they find it.
by Anonymous | reply 24 | February 21, 2020 9:07 PM |
Love Superstore! Can we make this the official thread and post about the show on Thursdays?
Lauren Ash should've at least been nominated for an Emmy by now! Don't know why NBC shilled W&G so much; Superstore, Brooklyn 99, The Good Place, and even Perfect Harmony are/were superior comedies. (IMO)
by Anonymous | reply 25 | February 21, 2020 9:21 PM |
Did it get better after the pilot? I quit after that because it was trying too hard to be goofy. The fat female shooting rifles in the store, if I recall. Yeah, hilarious.
by Anonymous | reply 26 | February 21, 2020 9:26 PM |
Enjoy my HPV, op.
by Anonymous | reply 27 | February 21, 2020 9:27 PM |
Recently saw a presentation about the bifurcation of American consumers.
This show was exhibit A--speaker's point was that it was funny and charming but because it was on NBC and not HBO or Netflix, it was not on the radar of the coastal elites and had not gotten any love at award shows etc.
by Anonymous | reply 28 | February 21, 2020 9:29 PM |
If you run across Trollied on a streaming service or PBS, you should check it out. It is a British comedy that aired on SKY. It is very much like Superstore, I guess Superstore was "inspired" by it, since it came first. It aired, in the USA, on NBC's defunct Seeso service, I hope they put it on Peacock.
by Anonymous | reply 29 | February 21, 2020 9:42 PM |
It didn't get any love at awards shows because (A) it's not funny and (B) it sucks. And it would be that way if it showed on NBC, Netflix, HBO or Donald J. Trump's fat white ass.
by Anonymous | reply 30 | February 21, 2020 9:53 PM |
The guy who plays Garrett is so sexy. I’m pretty sure that he doesn’t need a wheelchair IRL though.
More sexy: the guy who plays Amy’s brother/Mateo’s boyfriend
by Anonymous | reply 31 | February 21, 2020 10:00 PM |
The early seasons have a lot more of these funny interstitial scenes
by Anonymous | reply 32 | February 21, 2020 10:02 PM |
I was a big Ugly Betty fan - not quite as big of a fan of this show BUT I have enjoyed it every time I've seen it.
I need to catch up, though - I think I saw the first two seasons and then NBC and/or the NBC app made it hard to watch (not available yet, on a different night).
by Anonymous | reply 33 | February 21, 2020 10:05 PM |
And Ben Feldman *sigh*
It reminds me of a very vivid sex dream I had where his tight, wiry body was on top of me......
by Anonymous | reply 34 | February 21, 2020 10:07 PM |
R12, it IS on dvd.
by Anonymous | reply 35 | February 21, 2020 10:08 PM |
I also have a huge crush on Jonah
by Anonymous | reply 36 | February 21, 2020 10:36 PM |
Jonah's such a nerd. Dopey Marcus is the only eyecandy on that show ♥
by Anonymous | reply 37 | February 21, 2020 10:51 PM |
But are Rachel and Mac back together again? Is Rachel still blind??
by Anonymous | reply 38 | February 22, 2020 1:44 AM |
[quote]I can't understand why no one's talked about it here on DL before.
I can't believe you don't know how to do a search.
by Anonymous | reply 39 | February 22, 2020 2:08 AM |
We even discussed DL fave Chrissy Metz's guest appearance.
by Anonymous | reply 40 | February 22, 2020 2:09 AM |
Is it funny like The Windsors (ha-ha funny) or is it funny like Schitt's Creek (tiresome one-note funny)?
by Anonymous | reply 42 | February 22, 2020 2:10 AM |
They keep trying to make Ferrera a lead on shows, but she always gets overshadowed by the supporting cast. She doesn’t have what it takes to carry a show.
by Anonymous | reply 44 | February 22, 2020 2:14 AM |
I'm a latecomer to Superstore - I only started watching recently, but it's a very funny show. A nice half-hour sitcom to watch at night to unwind.
by Anonymous | reply 45 | February 22, 2020 4:10 AM |
It really is wonderful. They somehow do it right. They make really good points about our shitty economy, our shitty politics, our shitty culture, our shitty world, and somehow, make it all not shitty and really, truly fun and funny.
by Anonymous | reply 46 | February 22, 2020 4:15 AM |
actually, I love that it turned into an ensemble r44. The whole Star System is generally bullshit, and it's nice when it fails.
by Anonymous | reply 47 | February 22, 2020 4:18 AM |
Like the above poster said, the cast looks like real people you'd actually see in a Wal Mart. They're not Hollywood pretty pretending to be flyover.
by Anonymous | reply 48 | February 22, 2020 4:21 AM |
yup, and that r48. It really is one of the smartest shows on TV. It's really, in its weird quiet way, amazing.
by Anonymous | reply 49 | February 22, 2020 4:24 AM |
Lauren Ash is a great comedic actress. Her facial expressions alone make me laugh.
by Anonymous | reply 50 | February 22, 2020 4:28 AM |
Honest question: is this entire thread posted by one person responding to himself?
by Anonymous | reply 51 | February 22, 2020 4:37 AM |
nope
by Anonymous | reply 52 | February 22, 2020 4:38 AM |
I love America in this. She has her funny moments but she is basically the straight woman in a room of crazy, like Mary Tyler Moore.
The set is amazing. It's on a soundstage at Universal Studios.
by Anonymous | reply 53 | February 22, 2020 4:48 AM |
R51
No, I’m like most people who only discovered the show recently.
It’s not perfect but DAMN! if it doesn’t have at least one WTF/LOL moment in every episode.
Sometimes it’s a simple joke that pays off with a 10 second punch line at the end.
by Anonymous | reply 54 | February 22, 2020 4:49 AM |
I've only posted twice. I just love the show. Agree that if it were on Netflix it would get a lot more attention. Big Three network shows just don't get the attention that they used to.
by Anonymous | reply 55 | February 22, 2020 5:06 AM |
even the dumb jokes r54. On one of the halloween shows, somebody in a stupid ghost costume was trying to get the automatic doors to open and they wouldn't. I just love how they don't mind going for the stupid joke in the background.
by Anonymous | reply 56 | February 22, 2020 5:10 AM |
I love the show. It’s a very gentle look at how corporations are screwing working people and the underlying desperation of the characters living paycheck to paycheck, like most people. It really deserves more awards and recognition. Very underrated.
by Anonymous | reply 57 | February 22, 2020 5:46 AM |
One of the few shows that is laugh out loud funny.
by Anonymous | reply 58 | February 22, 2020 6:34 AM |
No laugh track. Heaven.
by Anonymous | reply 59 | February 22, 2020 7:36 PM |
The quick vignettes of the Cloud 9 shoppers doing bizarre things are always hilarious. Bonus points when they play Cameo's "Word Up" as the background music.
by Anonymous | reply 61 | February 22, 2020 8:45 PM |
Who keeps referring to it as syndication? It’s only aired 91 episodes so far, well short of syndication requirements. Are you maybe watching it on Hulu or NBC app or something?
by Anonymous | reply 62 | February 22, 2020 8:59 PM |
[quote]Who keeps referring to it as syndication? It’s only aired 91 episodes so far, well short of syndication requirements. Are you maybe watching it on Hulu or NBC app or something?
Freeform is running it in the mornings with multiple episodes.
by Anonymous | reply 63 | February 22, 2020 10:04 PM |
[quote]I understand. The two main characters - the brothers - are kind of douchy BUT the supporting cast is great. Give it a chance.
Fun fact: the fat guy on Wings was in the same class at Juilliard as Patti LuPone.
by Anonymous | reply 64 | February 22, 2020 10:12 PM |
I’m glad other people have discovered Superstore! I’m not a sitcom guy, but I absolutely love Superstore. One of the few shows I look forward to watching the new episodes as they post on Hulu. A truly funny ensemble comedy.
by Anonymous | reply 65 | February 22, 2020 10:18 PM |
It’s one of the few shows on mainstream TV that I watch and in real time too.
by Anonymous | reply 66 | February 22, 2020 11:16 PM |
R62 That's me, OP, talking syndication. I'm watching it on Freeform (I think that's the name of it), a cable station. So maybe it's not syndicated, it's just repeating? The episodes are all early episodes which made me think it was being syndicated plus I was unaware it's still showing in real time.
by Anonymous | reply 67 | February 22, 2020 11:29 PM |
They’re up to almost a hundred episodes and it’s already been renewed by NBC for another season so it could easily already be in syndication. But I’m surprised it’s on Freeform since that’s a Disney/ABC company.
by Anonymous | reply 68 | February 22, 2020 11:42 PM |
The show is consistently funny. Like the above poster, I'm not normally as sitcom guy but this show is gold. I watched the "racism" episode from season one last night and was howling. That's one of the best eps.
by Anonymous | reply 69 | February 23, 2020 1:02 AM |
I only discovered “Superstore” in the last year or so, and I really enjoy it, too! And the racism episode mentioned by R69 is indeed hilarious!
by Anonymous | reply 70 | February 24, 2020 12:59 PM |
Great news was so much better:/ nbc cancelled the wrong show.
by Anonymous | reply 71 | February 24, 2020 1:04 PM |
[Quote] I don't think it's running in real time and I have no idea when it ran originally
71 posts in and nobody has informed OP that this show is still running in real time on NBC Thursdays at 8/7C . It was recently renewed for a sixth season. It is a gem. I like Cheyenne. Felt sorry for the old lady who played Margo. She died last year.
by Anonymous | reply 72 | February 24, 2020 1:44 PM |
Myrtle not Margo
by Anonymous | reply 73 | February 24, 2020 1:46 PM |
I love Cheyenne’s husband, Bo.
He’s a very minor character but steals every scene he’s in.
by Anonymous | reply 74 | February 24, 2020 1:56 PM |
My favorite Bo scene was at his wedding. The character usually speaks like an rapper using slang, etc. But there was a scene at his wedding when he was around his relatives, he was speaking the Queen's English. It was very funny.
by Anonymous | reply 75 | February 24, 2020 2:00 PM |
I love that he bought the engagement ring from Cloud 9 in the first episode.
by Anonymous | reply 76 | February 24, 2020 2:09 PM |
This thread makes me happy. I worked on the show for the first few seasons. It’s a great group of people over there.
by Anonymous | reply 77 | February 24, 2020 2:22 PM |
The background characters are so great and look like they would really work in a Walmart. Justine, Carol, Janet, Sayid, Marcus, and Elias. But the show also gives an interesting picture of how awful and dead end it is to work in a store like that.
by Anonymous | reply 78 | February 24, 2020 2:27 PM |
I love Amy's ex husband. He's hotter than her current boo Jonah
by Anonymous | reply 79 | February 24, 2020 2:42 PM |
I am currently in St. Louis and hilariously discovered that Mark McKinney is doing a spot-on imitation of a local PI attorney who does these so-bad-you-can't-look-away "On the Road" videos with two of his partners and his mother (I believe). That voice exists in a real person, y'all.
by Anonymous | reply 80 | February 24, 2020 2:43 PM |
If this show were on Netflix, it would've had award nominations. Lauren Ash is insanely good.
by Anonymous | reply 81 | February 24, 2020 10:01 PM |
Ash is great...but almost every actor is great. They truly inhabit real characters, even Amy.
The talent on this show is off the charts. I’m so glad other people enjoy this show as much as I do.
by Anonymous | reply 82 | February 25, 2020 1:34 AM |
This is the only sitcom I watch, and I love it. Dina's my favorite (I was so glad to see the actress again after that Rebel Wilson sitcom got cancelled).
by Anonymous | reply 83 | February 25, 2020 1:47 AM |
They made Ben Feldman look so homely on Mad Men, it wasn't until Superstore that I realized how attractive he really is.
by Anonymous | reply 84 | February 25, 2020 1:56 AM |
I have a huge crush on Jonah - the character reminds me so much of an old co-worker I also crushed on. Apparently I’m a sucker for woke straight guys.
by Anonymous | reply 85 | February 25, 2020 2:42 AM |
Just watched the Black Friday episode where everyone gets food poisoning from the breakfast they all ate before the doors opened. Laugh out loud funny.
by Anonymous | reply 86 | February 25, 2020 12:32 PM |
I could barely breathe from laughing so hard at the Halloween episode where they found Creepy Sal's body (dead for an entire year) trapped in the wall next to the ladies' room (he'd been drilling a peephole). That episode also had Dina in her "sexy cop" costume. It was absolutely hysterical.
by Anonymous | reply 87 | February 25, 2020 4:22 PM |
I can't stop staring at Dina's enormous breasts... Amy.
by Anonymous | reply 88 | February 25, 2020 5:17 PM |
I like it when occasionally in their morning meetings, the entire cast except for Amy, Jonah, and Glen go off on wild goose tangents.
by Anonymous | reply 89 | February 25, 2020 11:22 PM |
[Quote] go off on wild goose tangents.
Sometimes literally lol
by Anonymous | reply 90 | February 25, 2020 11:42 PM |
I'm one of those that avoids sitcoms, but Superstore makes me LOL. Sometimes it is the subtly. You are watching something and yet there is something in the background. Humor is an intelligent persons playground.
by Anonymous | reply 93 | February 26, 2020 4:26 AM |
[quote] Sometimes it is the subtly.
It’s the what now?
by Anonymous | reply 94 | February 26, 2020 12:31 PM |
If you drive down Barham Blvd. between Burbank and the 101, you can see the building they use for exteriors. It does look like a real store (albeit smaller.)
by Anonymous | reply 95 | February 26, 2020 3:28 PM |
Sonofabitch, r95!
Can you make me any more envious?
Man how I would love to live in California.
by Anonymous | reply 96 | February 26, 2020 3:39 PM |
They did a good job of showing in a humorous way the low wage workers being shiftless, except for the college educated Jonah.
by Anonymous | reply 97 | February 26, 2020 8:34 PM |
Someone earlier on this past asked about which cable network was showing the older episodes. It's on FreeForm, four episodes in a row in the early morning. Be careful because after the last episode, the next show is The 700 Club. It seems so strange to have Superstore 'opening' for The 700 Club since Superstore can be pretty outrageous at times!
by Anonymous | reply 98 | February 26, 2020 8:39 PM |
I want Ben Feldman inside me quite deeply.
by Anonymous | reply 100 | February 26, 2020 10:32 PM |
R98 Freeform has been surrounding The 700 Club with "inappropriate" shows for years in hope that Pat Robertson will give in and leave the network, so that he won't be associated with such things.
by Anonymous | reply 101 | February 27, 2020 12:54 AM |
They don't have to run his program R101.
by Anonymous | reply 102 | February 27, 2020 1:00 AM |
R102 Actually they do. He originally owned the network and when he sold it, he included a clause that the channel must continue to air his program, regardless of how many times the network is sold.
by Anonymous | reply 103 | February 27, 2020 1:10 AM |
They need to surround it with RuPaul's Drag Race
by Anonymous | reply 104 | February 27, 2020 1:16 AM |
R104 Honestly, I think the policy has backfired. The more outrageous the content gets on the channel, the more he and his supporters feel that he must remain on the channel to bring God to the "heathens."
by Anonymous | reply 105 | February 27, 2020 1:21 AM |
Thanks for the info R103. Did he stipulate the times it must run? Can they put him on at 2am?
by Anonymous | reply 106 | February 27, 2020 1:25 AM |
Not sure if the times were stipulated, but I suspect they were. Robertson is actually an attorney and a very shrewd businessman. They have to continue to air The 700 Club twice a day and a 24 hour telethon at the end of January.
by Anonymous | reply 107 | February 27, 2020 1:33 AM |
R106 They can’t bury it at 2:00 AM, this article explains all.
by Anonymous | reply 108 | February 27, 2020 1:36 AM |
Thanks R107/R108
by Anonymous | reply 109 | February 27, 2020 1:42 AM |
R93
Third rock from the sun was very similar. The surface was slapstick, but the underlying comedy was wonderfully human, and humanistic.
by Anonymous | reply 110 | February 27, 2020 3:01 AM |
That sex harassment/confession scene was one of the best moments for everyone.
“NOICE!”
“I will not high five you on another man’s orgasm”
So inappropriate.
by Anonymous | reply 111 | February 27, 2020 3:09 AM |
I tried watching this show twice but like every other NBC comedy I can’t even force a smile. This must be for the 70+ crowd. Actually that matches the demo they do overnight.
by Anonymous | reply 112 | February 27, 2020 3:35 AM |
Last night hot warehouse guy nodded when blonde frau asked all men present in the scene if they peeked at the urinals.
It was a very subtle throwaway moment that I replayed a few times after catching it. HAWT!
by Anonymous | reply 113 | February 27, 2020 8:27 AM |
Glenn...Do I have a funny voice?
Dina...Of course it's preposterous.
by Anonymous | reply 114 | February 27, 2020 1:53 PM |
Someone who is "shiftless" is characterized by laziness, indolence, and a lack of ambition.
If you actually watch the show without an agenda, you'll realize that plenty of the characters are not shiftless, not just Jonah. But I don't really have to point that out since everyone knows that already.
by Anonymous | reply 115 | February 27, 2020 2:07 PM |
R115 I agree. The poster who talked about 'shiftless employees' obviously had no idea what he was watching! Each of these characters is aiming for something...God knows what!...but their humanity comes through in each performance. Not one of them portrays their character as 'shiftless.'
by Anonymous | reply 116 | February 27, 2020 2:16 PM |
"I went to the movie SAW thinking it was about carpentry. I threw up in my lap."
by Anonymous | reply 117 | February 27, 2020 2:22 PM |
Anyone else notice that Amy is always wearing a nametag bearing any other name but AMY?
by Anonymous | reply 118 | February 27, 2020 2:30 PM |
Yes and that is what I mean about sight gags.
by Anonymous | reply 119 | February 27, 2020 2:42 PM |
R119 here. Meant that for R118
by Anonymous | reply 120 | February 27, 2020 2:43 PM |
Yes, r118.
Literally since S1 E1 she’s been doing that. I thought they were going to give that line up, but I’m glad they didn’t because now I look to see what her “name” is each week.
by Anonymous | reply 121 | February 27, 2020 5:00 PM |
R117
God that line delivery was perfect. The horrified look on his face was hysterical.
by Anonymous | reply 122 | February 28, 2020 5:40 AM |
#1 America Ferrera should get more credit as the comedic straight (wo)man, much like MTM or Johnny Carson. Her value to this show is letting the other characters shine off of her.
#2 The writing is brilliant. Not a minute goes by without an 'under-the-breath-chuckle'...PLUS it's rare not to have a couple laugh out loud scenes.
#3 This show proves that 'award shows' are worth nothing. Never nominated? So you guys refused to fuck someone to win an Emmy or a GG? I'm sorry you didn't win any awards but thank God you've still got your talent and reputations intact.
by Anonymous | reply 123 | February 28, 2020 8:56 PM |
America F is QUITTING the show~!
by Anonymous | reply 124 | February 28, 2020 9:26 PM |
That's a shock R124.
by Anonymous | reply 125 | February 28, 2020 9:30 PM |
She's having her second child in 2 years, probably makes it difficult to keep up the whole Jonah/Amy are so in love story.
by Anonymous | reply 126 | February 28, 2020 9:32 PM |
Amy told Jonah in the first episode that she doesn't want to customers calling her by her real name, hence the different nametag every episode.
by Anonymous | reply 127 | February 28, 2020 9:35 PM |
That's disappointing.
by Anonymous | reply 129 | February 28, 2020 10:06 PM |
Someone should comfort Ben Feldman.
I volunteer!
by Anonymous | reply 130 | February 28, 2020 10:07 PM |
Oh man, I hope they don’t use her leaving as an excuse to cancel.
by Anonymous | reply 131 | February 28, 2020 10:07 PM |
She’s fine on the show but America won’t be missed. Her character is pretty boring.
Maybe it’ll be another Cheers situation where the producers bring in a Rebecca type to replace the outgoing Diane type. Maybe they can hire the blonde from Big Bang Theory, she looks like a store manager and she needs a job.
by Anonymous | reply 132 | February 28, 2020 10:09 PM |
She grounded the show. Such a shame.
See, we started talking about the show too much, and we jinxed it.
by Anonymous | reply 133 | February 28, 2020 11:03 PM |
It's already renewed for next season
by Anonymous | reply 134 | February 29, 2020 12:00 AM |
Interesting, I wonder if they brought in Justina Machado as a guest star this season as one of her superiors, who is kind of fucking up, to have her made store manager as a punishment and create tension with the staff? There seemed to be something very calculating in her being on the show, and there would be outcry if her replacement wasn’t Latinx.
by Anonymous | reply 135 | February 29, 2020 12:10 AM |
Elisabeth Moss is the obvious choice.
by Anonymous | reply 136 | February 29, 2020 12:12 AM |
R136 In her Handmaid outfit?
by Anonymous | reply 137 | February 29, 2020 12:15 AM |
Lizzie Moss is such a fucking sourpuss. I can't imagine her doing comedy.
by Anonymous | reply 138 | February 29, 2020 12:21 AM |
Superstore can survive with America leaving. Now if Lauren Ash left it would really hurt things.
by Anonymous | reply 139 | February 29, 2020 12:25 AM |
Maybe the lady from Zephra, Cloud 9's new owner who visited during yesterday's episode, thinks Amy is doing such a great job, they offer her a new job with Zephra, which she takes. That would give Amy a proper send off.
by Anonymous | reply 140 | February 29, 2020 12:30 AM |
I kind of hope they make it a very special episode and something tragic happens to Amy.
by Anonymous | reply 141 | February 29, 2020 12:32 AM |
I think you’re on to something R135. That could make sense.
I wish they’d bring back Eliza Coupe (she was a corporate goon who banged Jonah in S1). Always liked her in Happy Endings.
by Anonymous | reply 142 | February 29, 2020 1:01 AM |
One thing that doesn’t ring true is those all staff staff meetings, I can’t see a Target or Walmart having a weekly (daily?) meeting where most of the associates are attending. And are they having them in the morning, or how do the shifts work in this store?
by Anonymous | reply 143 | February 29, 2020 1:37 AM |
[quote] Maybe they can hire the blonde from Big Bang Theory, she looks like a store manager and she needs a job.
She's richer than God. She'll never need another job even if she lives to be 500.
by Anonymous | reply 144 | February 29, 2020 3:18 AM |
[quote] there would be outcry if her replacement wasn’t Latinx.
*eyeroll*
by Anonymous | reply 145 | February 29, 2020 11:55 AM |
R143, that’s something we have to chalk up to a sitcom. I’ve often thought the same thing, just like it seems they’re always working opening to closing. Most of these stores are open 16-17 hours a day.
Just a couple of weeks ago with Dina and the guy who returns items, they had her walking out at the end of the day and the lights went out in the store as though they were closing.
by Anonymous | reply 146 | February 29, 2020 11:58 AM |
I bet the union organizing will come to light and they’ll fire her. Jonah will take over her job and that will end his academic ambition, they’ll bring in rotating love interests until they can cast someone good.
Whatever happens, sad to see America Ferreira go. She’s a great straight woman.
by Anonymous | reply 148 | February 29, 2020 2:50 PM |
There was an episode this season (I think) in which Marcus - the hot warehouse guy - is living in the store. He sets up a studio apartment in some hidden space between departments. He's shown in his boxers. Another episode has Cheyenne giving him a tattoo and he's shirtless. She totally screws up the tattoo and it's hysterical!
None that I recall of Jonah shirtless. He's such a cutie.
by Anonymous | reply 149 | February 29, 2020 2:50 PM |
Oh, there's also the male stripper at the baby shower He has terrible white man rhythm and his underwear actually looks like a diaper, but he's quite lean and ripped.
by Anonymous | reply 150 | February 29, 2020 2:53 PM |
[quote] Jonah will take over her job and that will end his academic ambition
I think Glenn will go back to being the store manager. I think his academic ambition is over with already.
by Anonymous | reply 151 | February 29, 2020 2:55 PM |
There was en episode where Jonah was changing in the men’s room and he had his shirt off. So adorkable
by Anonymous | reply 152 | February 29, 2020 3:00 PM |
Hmmm. Jonah usually looks thin/toned, but he looks a little thick here.
by Anonymous | reply 153 | February 29, 2020 3:33 PM |
R153 is deranged
by Anonymous | reply 154 | February 29, 2020 4:31 PM |
Surprised America got a five year contract. Usually they are seven years.
by Anonymous | reply 155 | February 29, 2020 4:37 PM |
Kill Amy off. Have her ex husband come in and shoot up the place, and take her and a couple of day players out. Too dark?
by Anonymous | reply 156 | February 29, 2020 4:55 PM |
Maybe just a touch.
by Anonymous | reply 157 | February 29, 2020 4:56 PM |
I love Laurie, that actress does uncaring, condescending corporate bitch so well.
I've worked with several real-life Lauries and it's a spot-on portrayal.
by Anonymous | reply 158 | March 1, 2020 2:43 AM |
Sad to hear about America leaving. She was a great straight man and I'll miss her. I guess since she's pregnant with baby #2, she probably wants to spend more time with her family.
by Anonymous | reply 159 | March 1, 2020 2:45 AM |
America is the weak link in the show. She will be easy to replace. They should bring in a manager character who tries to get some work out of the employees.
by Anonymous | reply 160 | March 1, 2020 9:06 AM |
America was up for the lead in the show written by my next door neighbor in which she would have played a first generation college professor. It was both comedy and drama about the nonsense and post-secondary education seen through the eyes of a Latina who was raised to think getting a Ph.D made you a god / goddess. Great promise and America would have been smart enough to have been able to pull it off.
by Anonymous | reply 161 | March 1, 2020 9:39 AM |
‘Superstore’ Actress Lauren Ash Reacts To America Ferrera Exit: “It’s Heartbreaking”
by Anonymous | reply 162 | March 1, 2020 10:27 AM |
I've never understood actors walking away from a successful show that, given syndication residuals, could support them financially the rest of their lives. It seems as if many end up returning or eek out an existence working on sub-par projects.
God Bless America.
by Anonymous | reply 163 | March 1, 2020 12:33 PM |
[quote] I love Laurie,
Who?
by Anonymous | reply 164 | March 1, 2020 12:34 PM |
I’m with you, r163. I don’t get it either.
by Anonymous | reply 165 | March 1, 2020 12:35 PM |
[quote] I've never understood actors walking away from a successful show that, given syndication residuals, could support them financially the rest of their lives. It seems as if many end up returning or eek out an existence working on sub-par projects.
Because play acting and getting paid oodles of money can just be so exhausting.
by Anonymous | reply 166 | March 1, 2020 1:18 PM |
I initially started watching this show because it had the handsome Ben Feldman, but found it was actually a pretty good comedy.
Jon Barinholtz is also pretty hot.
by Anonymous | reply 167 | March 1, 2020 1:25 PM |
I don’t get the love for the Barinholtz boys, they both seem like escapees from the short bus.
by Anonymous | reply 168 | March 1, 2020 1:46 PM |
R161 so who DID get the lead in it?
by Anonymous | reply 169 | March 1, 2020 1:50 PM |
America is an EP of the show so she'll continue to get paid while she sits at home
by Anonymous | reply 170 | March 1, 2020 3:04 PM |
Lauren Ash is the one who really makes the show.
by Anonymous | reply 171 | March 1, 2020 3:44 PM |
R153 she's leaving before the end of her contract
by Anonymous | reply 172 | March 1, 2020 3:58 PM |
^ meant r155
by Anonymous | reply 173 | March 1, 2020 3:59 PM |
[quote]It seems as if many end up returning or eek out an existence…
Oh, DEAR!
by Anonymous | reply 174 | March 1, 2020 6:50 PM |
It's crazy to me how unattractive Lauren Ash looks in her costume of ill-fitting khaki pants. She must have zero vanity. Or maybe she just cries into her pillow every night.
by Anonymous | reply 175 | March 2, 2020 4:27 PM |
Yeah, they really ugly her up on Superstore. She's quite pretty IRL.
by Anonymous | reply 176 | March 2, 2020 4:53 PM |
Yeah she is real actress and embraces the character.
by Anonymous | reply 177 | March 2, 2020 4:58 PM |
Lauren Ash = Plus-sized Jodie Foster.
by Anonymous | reply 178 | March 2, 2020 5:41 PM |
Slightly OT, but I recently watched the ep. with Chrissy Metz as a guest star. It's the only time I've ever seen her act, I've never watched that frau porn show she's on. I was distracted by her weight the entire time, I couldn't even concentrate on her performance. Holy shit is she enormous! I had to go back and watch the episode a few days later because I missed so much the first time around due to staring at Chrissy Metz in horror.
by Anonymous | reply 179 | March 2, 2020 6:02 PM |
R175 Yeah, that’s why America is always “Lauren, come stand by me!” During those press shots for the show.
by Anonymous | reply 180 | March 2, 2020 10:09 PM |
I'm glad there's so much love for this show.
My new favorite Sandra line from the last episode, describing Jonah and a customer flirting with each other, she describes them as [italic]turning each other's cranks[/italic]. Her delivery is so good.
by Anonymous | reply 181 | March 3, 2020 3:44 AM |
I love Sandra! Haven't we all known a Sandra at some time in our lives? The actress is very good.
by Anonymous | reply 182 | March 3, 2020 3:45 AM |
The one character I can't stand is Cheyenne. I know there are many of you that like that character, but I can't stand the high pitched whiny character.
by Anonymous | reply 183 | March 3, 2020 3:51 AM |
Did you really have to bring your obsession with Chrissy Metz to yet another thread? Does posting hateful things about her make your tiny pecker tingle?
Get a fucking life.
by Anonymous | reply 184 | March 3, 2020 3:53 AM |
I actually think the network having to bleep the swear words makes the show funnier.
Lauren's delivery is always hysterical.
by Anonymous | reply 185 | March 3, 2020 4:02 AM |
r184 I just watched the Chrissy Metz episode a few days ago, I didn't know that she was a "thing" here, I had never seen her before. Just adding a comment. Jesus, calm down.
by Anonymous | reply 186 | March 3, 2020 4:06 AM |
The vet in the video at r185 said he wasn't gay, but he didn't directly answer the question about all the dudes he meets on message boards and then brings home to bone.
by Anonymous | reply 187 | March 3, 2020 4:10 AM |
That's a funny clip, I love Dina.
by Anonymous | reply 188 | March 3, 2020 4:14 AM |
I think I've seen every episode since we DVR the show, and I don't recall Chrissy Metz in an episode. Was it a forgettable guest spot?
by Anonymous | reply 189 | March 3, 2020 4:15 AM |
Thanks, R190. I did see it, didn't know that was her, and didn't remember her appearance. Meh.
by Anonymous | reply 191 | March 3, 2020 4:37 AM |
Was she playing her This Is Us character?
by Anonymous | reply 192 | March 3, 2020 12:19 PM |
How did anyone not see Chrissy? It would be like a magician making an elephant disappear.
by Anonymous | reply 193 | March 3, 2020 6:25 PM |
Easily my favorite sitcom on TV. My best friend, who also loves it, will text me when it's on and we laugh at the segue scenes. Where someone steals something or just does something weird. We both did our time in retail back in the day and whoever writes this? They so got it right!
Dina and Sandra are my favorites.
by Anonymous | reply 195 | March 7, 2020 8:10 PM |
The show is like “Scrubs,” in the sense that it’s a long-running, under-appreciated, somewhat clever, laugh track-free sitcom with some notable never-nominated performances.
by Anonymous | reply 196 | March 12, 2020 1:06 PM |
America leaves and this thread dies.
by Anonymous | reply 197 | March 12, 2020 1:39 PM |
BTW, just like the overly macho and very hot surgeon in Scrubs, Marcus will be the character to come out as bi. He’s already given indications of a severe bro crush on Jonah (“lucky girl!” when the latter describes whom he lost his virginity to, wakes up naked to show dong for him, etc) and admitted to peeking in men’s urinals.
And to please those with more obsolete views on same sex attraction, he has a very bizarre inappropriate relationship with his mom.
by Anonymous | reply 198 | March 13, 2020 12:46 AM |
The hottest characters are Amy's husband Adam and her boyfriend Jonah
by Anonymous | reply 199 | March 13, 2020 12:55 AM |
Oh, Amy got a call from corporate about a customer service job in Palo Alto. The seeds of her leaving have been planted.
by Anonymous | reply 200 | April 3, 2020 2:47 PM |
Yeah but Jonah has no ties and would go with her....
by Anonymous | reply 201 | April 3, 2020 4:12 PM |
That's exactly what I thought R201. Why would Jonah stay at that store if Amy's not there?
by Anonymous | reply 202 | April 17, 2020 10:32 AM |
Tried to watch it. Hated it. For some reason, I just can't stand America Ferrera. And, I find that pale, dark-haired guy in the other lead role completely unappealing in every way.
by Anonymous | reply 203 | April 17, 2020 10:41 AM |
Thank you R203, we've been waiting 200 posts for your opinion.
by Anonymous | reply 204 | April 17, 2020 11:56 AM |
[quote] That's exactly what I thought [R201]. Why would Jonah stay at that store if Amy's not there?
Especially since she’ll be making about 150k (she already makes 119k).
by Anonymous | reply 205 | April 17, 2020 1:06 PM |
Unless they make him manager.
by Anonymous | reply 206 | April 17, 2020 2:13 PM |
America is very pregnant, sitting at a desk, standing behind big handbag....
by Anonymous | reply 207 | April 24, 2020 2:02 AM |
That was a poignant ending.
by Anonymous | reply 208 | April 24, 2020 4:58 AM |
So yesterday he committed to moving on with her. Any guesses on how that will play out?
by Anonymous | reply 209 | April 24, 2020 8:29 AM |
[quote]That was a poignant ending.
But it wasn't the ending. The ending is next week.
by Anonymous | reply 210 | April 24, 2020 9:22 AM |
They offer him manager and they agree to long distance to start? Maybe, I have zero idea.
by Anonymous | reply 211 | April 24, 2020 10:03 AM |
[quote]But it wasn't the ending. The ending is next week.
Nope, they didn't get to film it.
by Anonymous | reply 212 | April 24, 2020 10:33 AM |
I caught the tail end of an episode, where the gay Asian guy and another guy agreed to date, what episode is that from, I would like to watch the whole thing.
by Anonymous | reply 213 | April 24, 2020 3:01 PM |
I think I’m going to start the series from the beginning, anything to look out for?
by Anonymous | reply 214 | May 2, 2020 1:26 AM |
I think the first season is the funniest, but then I'm always partial to the pilot seasons when it comes to sitcoms.
by Anonymous | reply 215 | May 2, 2020 1:37 AM |
I’m so glad they’re using Bo just a little more. He’s a scene stealer.
“We just tryin to get turnt.”
by Anonymous | reply 216 | May 10, 2020 12:24 AM |
I was shocked to love this. It's like The Office but at Walmart. At first I was surprised to see a bigger star like America Ferrara, thinking her career was tanked, but it's been a big success. I can see why she took the role.
by Anonymous | reply 217 | May 10, 2020 12:38 AM |
R32 Thank you! What a great post...I love those fleeting interstitials.
by Anonymous | reply 218 | May 10, 2020 1:06 AM |
I'm late to this thread, but I have loved this show since he beginning, and I'm so sad that America is leaving. The Office never really recovered from Steve Carell leaving, and I suspect that will be the case with Superstore.
Watching the blooper reel above it was startling to hear Glenn with a normal voice. I know his high-pitched voice annoys a lot of people, but I think it's perfect for the character.
I love almost every scene with Carol. We have all known an employee like her.
The show often has laugh-out-loud moments for me, and two of them involved Glenn. The first was during the first season where Glenn was being interviewed for a corporate newsletter. His tongue-tied response to the reporter along with clueless flirting was hilarious. At one point, he called her a "pretty kitty," much to everyone's disgust. The other funny moment that comes to mind is when Jonah's parents come to visit the store, but Jonah doesn't want them to know that he's working there. Glenn is about to blurt out the info, so Amy hits him in the head with something. Glenn's reaction and cry of pain was priceless.
Finally, I loved Myrtle!
by Anonymous | reply 219 | May 13, 2020 8:33 PM |
This is one of my favorites, and I've watched all episodes now three or fours times. Cheyenne giving Marcus the tattoo was hilarious. When Glenn is talking to the union-buster and keeps saying the same name over and over, and when Jonah's mother find out her works at the store and keeps doing those high-pitched OOOhs and whines is so blasted funny.
by Anonymous | reply 220 | May 14, 2020 12:28 AM |
I gave it a try, but O like the UK origin. (Trollied) much more.
by Anonymous | reply 221 | May 14, 2020 12:39 AM |
I like casual Ben. He got all the trivia questions about his own show wrong.
by Anonymous | reply 223 | May 20, 2020 1:57 AM |
Actress who plays Cheyenne got her trivia questions mostly right.
by Anonymous | reply 224 | May 20, 2020 1:58 AM |
More stereotypical flamboyant gay stock characters. So novel and progressive....
by Anonymous | reply 225 | May 20, 2020 2:29 AM |
I've never met a gay Filipino man who wasn't a flamboyant flaming queen.
by Anonymous | reply 226 | May 20, 2020 3:11 AM |
[quote]I've never met a gay Filipino man who wasn't a flamboyant flaming queen.
I stand corrected then. 🤣
by Anonymous | reply 227 | May 20, 2020 4:57 AM |
New season starting! They're all coping with masks and social distancing in the store.
by Anonymous | reply 228 | October 24, 2020 6:07 AM |
Is Amy/America coming back for a few episodes to say goodbye, or is she gone now? And what’s her percentage of the show and how much will she make now without even having to show up?
by Anonymous | reply 229 | October 24, 2020 6:16 AM |
She's going to be in the season premiere, at least.
by Anonymous | reply 230 | October 24, 2020 6:17 AM |
I watched it once, it was horrible. Everyone else I know who's watched it (very few) have the same consensus. It is not an anchoring show, it is a mediocre final slot show at best. And with W&G going off the rails after the first season back, it's no wonder the lineup tanked.
by Anonymous | reply 231 | October 24, 2020 6:22 AM |
r231 you and your friends must have no sense of humor, it's a very funny show.
by Anonymous | reply 232 | October 24, 2020 6:26 AM |
Thank you, OP. I have never heard of this show and just watched episode 1 on Amazon and loved it.
by Anonymous | reply 233 | October 24, 2020 6:41 AM |
So pissed they took reruns off of TBS. Haven't been able to find it since.
by Anonymous | reply 234 | October 24, 2020 6:56 AM |
I may have missed this upthread, but has America said why she is leaving the show?
by Anonymous | reply 235 | October 24, 2020 10:20 AM |
Apparently she hasn’t given any specific reason for leaving. And according to this story on Distractify, the show is a hit:
“What shocked fans about America's announcement (besides the fact that she's the main character and runs the show), is that Superstore is actually one of NBC's highest-performing shows. According to Deadline, Superstore averages a 1.1 rating among adults between the ages of 18 to 49, and gets 3.8 million viewers in Live+7 Day Nielsen's (which is considered really, really good). The season premiere skyrocketed to a 3.4 rating, with 7.5 million viewers across all platforms.
Deadline reports that Superstore "continued to rank as one of NBC's strongest digital performers, generating 50 percent of its Live+35 day 19-49 average this season from digital sources, tying [with] The Good Place as NBC's most digital series so far this season."
Furthermore, Superstore is the most popular streamed show on Hulu (along with Brooklyn Nine-Nine).
by Anonymous | reply 236 | October 25, 2020 8:01 AM |
"I may have missed this upthread, but has America said why she is leaving the show?"
And after God shed His grace on her. Ingrate!
by Anonymous | reply 237 | October 25, 2020 1:38 PM |
She just had another baby which I believe was the reason she gave for leaving the show.
by Anonymous | reply 238 | October 25, 2020 1:47 PM |
Did anyone watch AF’s last episode?
by Anonymous | reply 239 | November 6, 2020 11:11 AM |
Haven’t been able to take my eyes off the election R239. Hope it was a nice send-off for her.
by Anonymous | reply 240 | November 6, 2020 11:58 AM |
I watched it, enjoyed the way it wrapped her arc up and the Amy/Jonah arc - much more realistic than most sitcoms would.
That Ben Feldman is a cutie I must add.
by Anonymous | reply 241 | November 6, 2020 12:00 PM |
I love Sandra!
by Anonymous | reply 242 | November 6, 2020 2:08 PM |
That was a very nice send off for Amy/America. I hope the show doesn’t go downhill without her. Does anyone know if a new character is joining the show?
by Anonymous | reply 243 | November 7, 2020 1:49 AM |
R243 I totally thought they were grooming that Latina executive, who I think plays the mom on One Day at a Time too, to be the new manager and foil to the rest of the store work staff.
by Anonymous | reply 244 | November 7, 2020 1:58 AM |
I loved the previous executive who would sweep in and be a condescending cunt to everyone (just like how it would be IRL). She was later busted by Amy for doing coke in the office.
by Anonymous | reply 245 | November 7, 2020 2:00 AM |
They could bring back Kelly Stables, who had a lengthy recurring role and was a love interest for Jonah a few seasons back.
by Anonymous | reply 246 | November 7, 2020 2:01 AM |
Why would Jonah continue working there if Amy is gone? Doesn't he have a master's degree or something?
by Anonymous | reply 247 | November 7, 2020 11:51 PM |
R247 He’s a sad sack who dropped out of grad school and was hiding out at Superstore to not deal with life. So no, he’ll stay on and marinate in his depression and inability to move on.
by Anonymous | reply 248 | November 7, 2020 11:55 PM |
[post redacted because linking to dailymail.co.uk clearly indicates that the poster is either a troll or an idiot (probably both, honestly.) Our advice is that you just ignore this poster but whatever you do, don't click on any link to this putrid rag.]
by Anonymous | reply 249 | December 6, 2020 2:19 PM |
Dang. They didn't even give the show a chance to adjust to life after Amy.
by Anonymous | reply 250 | December 8, 2020 7:43 AM |
[quote] Oh man, I hope they don’t use her leaving as an excuse to cancel.
Too late. I wonder if the rest of the cast hates America for quitting and getting their show cancelled. It’s like she doesn’t need the money but all of the smaller actors do and depend on this.
by Anonymous | reply 251 | December 8, 2020 8:22 AM |
NBC has announced that Superstore will conclude at the end of its current sixth season. The final 11 episodes will begin airing Thursday, Jan. 14, in a new time slot,
by Anonymous | reply 252 | December 8, 2020 9:23 AM |
The Covid episodes were terrible. The quality and the humor dropped off tremendously. It was one of my favorite shows and I think it could have easily survived without America, but it's become crap. Sad!
by Anonymous | reply 253 | December 8, 2020 9:28 AM |
[quote]no sassy glamorous gals that together form one whole perfect woman
Picture it: Miami, 1987
by Anonymous | reply 254 | February 8, 2021 2:37 PM |
I don't watch Superstore regularly, but it is a great show. If I happen to be in front of the TV on the night it's on I'll tune in, or if I'm not finding anything else on the streamers I'll divert to it. Other than the familial chemistry between the characters, the most interesting aspect of the show is the spot-on slimy depiction of upper management. Anyone who's worked in a retail setting knows that retail management, especially at the regional & district levels, is cut from the most unconscionably evil fabric. Sheer liars & manipulators who'd backstab like they'd have a sip of water, perfectly willing to throw the lowest guy on the food chain under the bus. I love how Superstore makes these people looks like the assholes they are.
by Anonymous | reply 255 | February 8, 2021 3:09 PM |
This show is hilarious, I started watching it last month on Hulu so of course now that I’m finally caught up they’ve decided to cancel it... but as great as the show is I’m not sure how I feel about a potential Cheyenne & Bo spinoff.
by Anonymous | reply 256 | February 8, 2021 7:18 PM |
I love Superstore, but I find the Bo character especially annoying. I can’t imagine a whole show based on that couple.
by Anonymous | reply 257 | February 9, 2021 10:52 AM |
What I like best, apart from the great leading cast, is the feud between Sandra and crazy Carol. And the new guy, Benjamin Norris as Sandra's adopted Son Tony, is pretty hot.
by Anonymous | reply 258 | February 9, 2021 11:55 AM |
While I still like the show, I think it has gone down in quality this season. Amy's presence is missed. Hate the annoying security guard that just appeared. We already have enough supporting store people fighting for airtime, we don't need anymore
by Anonymous | reply 259 | February 9, 2021 12:55 PM |
Oh, that’s how you gone do me, r259?
by Anonymous | reply 260 | February 9, 2021 12:58 PM |
My cable guide seems to think that America Ferrera is starring in the show.
by Anonymous | reply 261 | February 9, 2021 7:31 PM |
The security guard is played by Baron Vaughn, who is a regular on "Grace and Frankie" as one of Frankie and Sol's (Lily Tomlin and Sam Waterston) sons.
by Anonymous | reply 262 | February 9, 2021 7:33 PM |
I'm going to eat a bird now. 😂
by Anonymous | reply 263 | February 16, 2021 3:14 PM |
So sad there are just two episodes left.
by Anonymous | reply 264 | March 17, 2021 8:44 PM |
This show is still very funny. I really don't understand NBC's decision to cancel it.
by Anonymous | reply 265 | March 19, 2021 2:56 PM |
Maybe it’s expensive because it’s such a large cast?
by Anonymous | reply 266 | March 19, 2021 10:11 PM |
Amy returns for the final episode next week.
by Anonymous | reply 267 | March 19, 2021 10:11 PM |
I thought the penultimate episode was a bit of a dud. The Dave Foley storyline wasn't very funny. I would rather have seen the Carol lawsuit storyline come to some kind of conclusion. Although maybe that will happen in the hour-long finale this week.
Does anyone know WHY this show is being canceled?
by Anonymous | reply 268 | March 22, 2021 3:27 PM |
[quote]Does anyone know WHY this show is being canceled?
Who knows. It's kind of a waste for America to leave if she's coming back for the finale.
by Anonymous | reply 269 | March 22, 2021 3:33 PM |
Very late to this thread.
I started watching it on Hulu, then cancelled my Hulu subscription. I then tried to follow it on Peacock, and I forget why I lost track of it. I think it's an incredibly smart show. I do remember literally LOL at least once every episode. Someone above said it's "The Office at Walmart" spot on!
R77, that's pretty awesome and glad it was a good experience for you.
R123 I agree with your assessment.
Whether you like her not, America is a bit of a dynamo in Hollywood! She gets shit done. I love her. No controversy no "look at me" type antics.
Also, if any of you watch "Good Girls", did you notice that they buy all their supplies from Cloud 9? I think that's a subtly hilarious tie-in of 2 NBC shows.
by Anonymous | reply 270 | March 22, 2021 3:53 PM |
America’s husband is very attractive, sexy and friendly. A few years ago there was an open studio event in Brooklyn and he participated, one studio in a building of about 30.
by Anonymous | reply 271 | March 22, 2021 4:41 PM |
[quote]This show is still very funny. I really don't understand NBC's decision to cancel it.
Anna Faris left and CBS shitcanned "Mom" too. Both shows were developed around these characters. They were the leads.
by Anonymous | reply 272 | March 22, 2021 5:13 PM |
Yeah, I get that R272, but this show has an ensemble of really funny, quirky characters and the writers have done a good job of finding a new rhythm after Amy's departure (although the first couple of episodes after she left were admittedly awkward). The vast majority of sitcoms on network TV are so asinine and unfunny. Superstore is smart and hilarious. This cancellation feels premature, but I guess it wouldn't be the first show that got cancelled while it was still good.
by Anonymous | reply 273 | March 23, 2021 1:57 PM |
Stupid Peacock. You can only stream Superstore on Peacock with a premium membership. Fuck that shit!
by Anonymous | reply 274 | March 23, 2021 3:09 PM |
I love the show and will miss it. I think it was another Covid cancellation. Meaning it was too expensive to produce in the age of Covid.
by Anonymous | reply 275 | March 23, 2021 3:13 PM |
That makes sense R275.
by Anonymous | reply 276 | March 23, 2021 3:37 PM |
r269 There is only one reason ANYTHING happens in show business: M-O-N-E-Y.
by Anonymous | reply 277 | March 23, 2021 6:12 PM |
The series finale is tonight :-(
by Anonymous | reply 278 | March 25, 2021 7:25 PM |
Aw, series finale already? At least America is coming back (she made a surprise appearance in last week's episode).
Love that show.
by Anonymous | reply 279 | March 25, 2021 7:31 PM |
1 Hour series finale tonight.
by Anonymous | reply 280 | March 25, 2021 7:55 PM |
Lol, a bag of feet.
by Anonymous | reply 281 | March 26, 2021 1:19 AM |
Instead of stars on the ceiling, there should have been clouds.
by Anonymous | reply 282 | March 26, 2021 2:03 AM |
I missed the last 15 minutes of the second half! Fuck. I'm sure it will be On Demand. The last scene I saw was brilliant -- all the initial interviews!
I'm interested to know if you're happy with the conclusion...
by Anonymous | reply 283 | March 26, 2021 2:12 AM |
😢 Sad that it’s over.
by Anonymous | reply 284 | March 26, 2021 2:21 AM |
I caught this show for the first time tonight! I mean I noticed a loud, unfunny show on in the background and turned it off.
by Anonymous | reply 285 | March 26, 2021 2:24 AM |
I'm going to start from the beginning...first episode and work from there. I grew to love this show and fell into it in the middle episodes. I'm so happy I can start from episode 1 and learn the history and am amazed at how popular it is with DL.
by Anonymous | reply 286 | March 26, 2021 2:32 AM |
It was a very satisfying finale.
by Anonymous | reply 287 | March 26, 2021 2:51 AM |
It's not as good as Corner Gas, the Canadian Seinfeld, which is now streaming on Amazon and IMDB tv.
by Anonymous | reply 288 | March 26, 2021 3:00 AM |
R288 I loved Corner Gas! My local PBS station ran it years ago. Thank you for the tip; I can't wait to watch it again.
by Anonymous | reply 289 | March 26, 2021 3:09 AM |
I'm not gonna lie - I got a little teary at the end, especially when they showed Myrtle. She was one of my favorite characters. That was a really nice wrap-up. I like how everyone has a happy ending and they all stay friends. It looks like Jonah goes into politics. That's fitting. I'm not crazy about Jonah and Amy being endgame. I think he deserves better. Maybe she'll treat him better this time around.
by Anonymous | reply 290 | March 26, 2021 5:13 AM |
The finale was bittersweet. The interview videos were a nice touch. I wasn't a huge fan and watched only occasionally. The show was, for me, uneven. I was fascinated to learn the "store" can be seen from a freeway in greater Los Angeles and sometimes is mistaken for a real one by the uninitiated.
by Anonymous | reply 291 | March 26, 2021 5:38 AM |
Did they actually reveal the creep is who brings the severed feet into the store?
by Anonymous | reply 292 | March 26, 2021 10:25 AM |
Sorry,
did they just reveal the creep who brought the severed feet into the store? Yikes.r
by Anonymous | reply 293 | March 26, 2021 10:58 AM |
Nobody's mentioned the real star of the show: that set.
by Anonymous | reply 294 | March 26, 2021 11:31 AM |
R293 Yes, it was a blink once and you missed it and while I recall the character, I don’t really know who they were.
by Anonymous | reply 295 | March 26, 2021 2:01 PM |
R294 Isn’t that the second one, didn’t they blow up the first one?
by Anonymous | reply 296 | March 26, 2021 2:17 PM |
So far as I've read, while there's been rare on-location shooting, there's only been one sound stage set, in Burbank.
They didn't skimp on cost -- even a lot of extras there in the background for a TV show -- and that makes the show seem real. Actually, the first time I saw it I thought it might be some sort of reality show filmed in an actual store.
by Anonymous | reply 297 | March 26, 2021 2:32 PM |
The severed foot guy was Elias according to folks online. I missed the reveal that it was him so I guess it really was a blink and you miss it moment.
by Anonymous | reply 298 | March 26, 2021 2:37 PM |
It was cute. I watched a lot of Season One and liked it, and then NBC made it impossible to watch any shows on their app without waiting forever for it to be free, so it stopped me cold. Will have to catch up in syndication.
by Anonymous | reply 301 | March 26, 2021 5:35 PM |
Season one is the funniest and most consistent imho.
by Anonymous | reply 302 | March 26, 2021 5:42 PM |
Ben Feldman really needs to sit on my face.
by Anonymous | reply 304 | March 26, 2021 5:46 PM |
R299 That's a great video. But also a revelation of what should have been obvious: Superstore is one big product placement vehicle.
by Anonymous | reply 306 | March 27, 2021 3:52 AM |
[quote] I'm not gonna lie - I got a little teary at the end
No need to feel shy. I bawled uncontrollably throughout Garrett’s farewell speech.
by Anonymous | reply 307 | March 27, 2021 9:57 AM |
Superstore's planned spin-off focusing on Cheyenne and Bo has been canceled... after the acclaimed series wrapped up its sixth and finale season
That's a pity. I hear they were going to call it Better Call Cheyenne
by Anonymous | reply 310 | March 29, 2021 4:08 AM |
Bo was the only Superstore character I found annoying. A show starring him would have been excruciating.
by Anonymous | reply 311 | March 29, 2021 11:20 AM |
I want a Nina and Garrett spinoff.
by Anonymous | reply 312 | March 29, 2021 6:07 PM |
I want them to continue with the distribution center. I'd be okay with Dina and a new straight banana character at the helm - plus hottie Marcus.
by Anonymous | reply 313 | March 29, 2021 7:37 PM |
There was a rom-com sitcom taking place in a distribution center of an Amazon-like online store called No Tomorrow (starring Tori Anderson and Kylie Minogue's ex Joshua Sasse) with some colorful employees, but not as fun as Superstore. It was canceled after one season.
by Anonymous | reply 314 | March 29, 2021 7:44 PM |
I agree R310. I think Bo is funny but in small doses. A full 30 minutes of him every week would be way too much.
by Anonymous | reply 315 | March 29, 2021 9:25 PM |
[quote]I want them to continue with the distribution center. I'd be okay with Dina and a new straight banana character at the helm - plus hottie Marcus.
Dina is at the helm of the distribution center, pay attention.
by Anonymous | reply 316 | March 30, 2021 2:30 PM |
R316, I think that previous post is suggesting a spin-off show set at the distribution center starring Dina.
by Anonymous | reply 317 | March 30, 2021 2:48 PM |
I thought it became a fulfillment center?
by Anonymous | reply 318 | March 30, 2021 2:52 PM |