“Wish it was as highly regarded as the other major comedies”: The Most Underrated Sitcom Is Arguably Funnier Than Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Modern Family

SUMMARY

• Superstore, a sitcom that aired from 2015 to 2021, is being deemed underrated despite its impeccable reviews and praise.
• The show masterfully blends workplace comedy with poignant storytelling, tackling significant issues like workers' rights and corporate culture.
• With its diverse cast, relatable portrayal of retail life, and sharp social commentary, Superstore deserves recognition alongside other popular sitcoms.

When it comes to sitcoms, the entertainment industry has no shortage of them. However, there are only a handful that continue to dominate the sphere when it comes to acclaim and popularity while others take a backseat in from of their spotlight. Hence, sitcoms like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Modern Family, and The Office usually end up at the forefront.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Credit: Fox

However, hidden amidst the endless stream of laugh-truck-loaded series is a sitcom that received impeccable reviews and praise but unfortunately has almost been forgotten today. Overlooked and underrated, even fans believe that this one sitcom deserves the same if not more praise as the other titans of the genre.

The one underrated sitcom that deserves just as much praise

Superstore | Credit: NBC

When we think of sitcoms, names like Modern Family or Brooklyn Nine-Nine dominate our thoughts, but there is one unpolished gem that deserves the same level of recognition as them: Superstore (2015-2021). Created by Justin Spitzer for NBC, the show starred America Ferrera and Ben Felman in lead roles as it followed the fictional world of big-box retail store Cloud 9.

Delving deep into the lives of its diverse group of employees, the show blended humor with sharp social commentary as it touched upon the negative impacts of capitalism and employee rights. Thus, setting it apart from other sitcoms, it seamlessly tackled significant issues without ever compromising on its comedic essence.

Not only did it entertain viewers with its special knack for finding humor even in the mundane, but Superstore also offered audiences a slice-of-life experience while being thought-provoking. Thus, masterfully blending workplace comedy with poignant storytelling, it is a sitcom that makes one appreciate everyday life while leaving us thinking about things that matter.

Superstore is a perfect blend of humor and social commentary set in the world of retail

A still from Superstore | Credit: NBC

Superstore features the Cloud 9 superstore, which is a fictional representative of all capitalist and major corporations in the world, featuring some of their worst attributes. Exploring the absurdities of retail life while tackling broader societal issues—like workers’ rights, immigration, and corporate culture— the show takes all these topics head-on, remaining unhinged and unflinching in delivering its message.

The show’s humor is grounded in its relatable portrayal of retail life, where chaotic customers, nonsensical corporate policies, and quirky coworkers collide. Hence, even fans believe that Superstore deserves fame as much as its contemporaries.

Each character in Siuperstore, from quirky and positive store manager Glenn to the hilariously deadpan Dina, brought about a unique mix of flavor to the show while amplifying its authenticity by featuring a diverse cast. Not only does it make one pause and reflect on how resonating the outside world is with the fictional world of Cloud 9, but it also keeps all the laughs coming.

Thus, weaving serious themes into a storyline full of grounded humor, it is time that Superstore gets the recognition it truly deserves.

Superstore is available to be streamed on Netflix.

Written by Maria Sultan

Articles Published: 2009