Superstore

About Superstore

Superstore is an American comedy television series that premiered on NBC in 2015. It's centered around the interactions among the employees of the 'Cloud 9' superstore. A recovering alcoholic named Amy, played by America Ferrera, who is the store's undercover supervisor trying to keep everything in order under the store manager Glenn, played by Mark McKinney. The series also dynamics like Cheyenne's teenage pregnancy, Dina's obsession with maintaining rules, and the whimsical corporate policies offering a humorous view on the everyday lives of retail workers and the absurdity of the retail corporate world.

Making / Production

Superstore was created by Justin Spitzer, who served as an executive producer for several seasons of the NBC series The Office. Superstore was produced in association with the NBC Universal Television Studio. The principal filming for the show took place on a set in Los Angeles, California.

Actors

• America Ferrera as Amy, the pragmatic store supervisor who eventually becomes the store manager. She brings depth to her character with nuanced acting skills.
• Ben Feldman as Jonah, an earnest Cloud 9 employee who often clashes with Amy. His earnest portrayal often serves as the moral compass of the show.
• Mark McKinney as Glenn, a Christian store manager whose well-meaning yet often clueless antics add to the comedy of the show.
• Lauren Ash as Dina, an overzealous assistant store manager whose obsession with rules and regulations is played for laughs.
• Nico Santos as Mateo, a proud, brash employee who is not shy about his ambition, adding a ruthless edge to the Cloud 9 team dynamic.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is notable for featuring an abortion storyline, a rarity on network television.
• The series is set in St. Louis, Missouri, but filmed in California.
• Sandra, a minor character who eventually becomes a series regular, becomes engaged to a man who originally had a crush on her coworker.

Awards

America Ferrera was nominated for the Imagen Award for "Best Actress - Television" in 2016 for her portrayal of Amy in Superstore. Also, Nico Santos was nominated for "Best Supporting Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy" at the 2020 Critics' Choice Television Awards.

Quotes

• Jonah: "Are we all just pretending this isn't the weirdest thing that's ever happened?"
• Amy: "I'm helping you. That's why it feels weird."
• Glenn: "God doesn't make mistakes, but people using God's gift of free will do."

Music, Soundtrack

• The Superstore Theme Song was created by Composer Mateo Messina.
• The show often uses popular music in the background to enhance the sitcom feel.
• Notable artists' songs heard in episodes include Taylor Swift, ABBA, and Kelly Clarkson.