7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Superstore (2015)
Superstore (2015)
Overview
A hilarious workplace comedy about a unique family of employees at a super-sized mega store. From the bright-eyed newbies and the seen-it-all veterans to the clueless summer hires and the in-it-for-life managers, together they hilariously tackle the day-to-day grind of rabid bargain hunters, riot-causing sales and nap-worthy training sessions.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
A hilarious workplace comedy about a unique family of employees at a super-sized mega store. From the bright-eyed newbies and the seen-it-all veterans to the clueless summer hires and the in-it-for-life managers, together they hilariously tackle the day-to-day grind of rabid bargain hunters, riot-causing sales and nap-worthy training sessions.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The show's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by consistently critiquing corporate capitalism, advocating for labor rights and unionization, and highlighting systemic inequalities faced by the working class and marginalized communities.
The series showcases a visibly diverse ensemble cast, representing a broad spectrum of backgrounds and identities. Its narrative consistently engages with and critiques social issues, including race, class, gender, and immigration, often making these themes central to the characters' experiences and the show's storytelling.
Secondary
Superstore features Mateo Liwanag, a prominent gay character whose identity is portrayed with dignity and complexity. His relationships are normalized, and while he faces significant external challenges (immigration), his queer identity is consistently treated with respect and empathy, contributing to a net positive portrayal.
While the show often satirizes the performance of Christian holidays in a corporate setting and the sometimes naive interpretations of faith by characters, it consistently portrays Christian adherents as fundamentally good-hearted. The humor arises from the clash of religious values with secular workplace realities, rather than from a critique of the faith itself.
The television series 'Superstore' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore transsexual themes within its narrative. The show's primary focus is on the lives of employees at a big-box store, with character arcs centered on various other social and personal issues, leading to a determination of N/A for transsexual portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Superstore is an original sitcom created for television. It does not adapt characters from prior source material, historical records, or previous installments, therefore no characters were established with a different gender before their portrayal in the show.
Superstore is an original television series that premiered in 2015. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior source material or historical basis to establish their race before their on-screen portrayal. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.3
5.8
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