Unlike so many sitcoms out there, "Superstore" never entered a decline –- it just kept getting better and better throughout its six season run. Not even the departure of leading lady America Ferrera (who played Amy Sosa) derailed it, which is saying something considering how much weight the show gave to Amy's relationship with fellow employee Jonah (Ben Feldman).
The show takes place almost entirely inside of a St. Louis, Missouri, Cloud Nine — a fictional big brand chain — and focuses on the inner workings of the store. It uses humor to explore serious workplace issues like unionization, maternity leave, health insurance, and corporate greed. "Superstore" also tackles immigration issues, as one worker (Mateo) is undocumented, and at one point is removed from the store by ICE.
Even though some of the issues are deep, the cast of zany, diverse characters ensure that "Superstore" provides a plethora of laughs that hit at a mile-a-minute. In addition to Amy and Jonah, the other main characters include uber-religious store manager Glenn (Mark McKinney) and no-nonsense assistant store manager Dina (Lauren Ash). There's also a slew of associates including gossipy friends Mateo (Nico Santos) and Cheyenne (Nichole Sakura), who later becomes floor supervisor. And some of the best characters lay beyond the core cast, as recurring players like mild-mannered Sandra (Kaliko Kauahi), desperate Justine (Kelly Schumann), sarcastic pharmacist Tate (Josh Lawson), and all-around mess Marcus (Jon Barinholtz) add more than their fair share of humor.
