Netflix Greenlights ‘Dealies,’ a Raunchy Animated Superstore Successor That’s Already Turning Heads

Five years after the checkout registers fell silent on NBC’s beloved workplace comedy Superstore, Netflix is ringing up an audacious replacement—one that swaps break-room banter for full-blown adult animation mayhem. The streaming giant has officially ordered Dealies, a new animated series from the visionary team behind the cult-favorite Adult Swim offerings Scavengers Reign and Common Side Effects. And while the premise—a ragtag crew of employees navigating the wild aisles of a big-box retailer—echoes the Emmy-nominated sitcom, the tonal shift is seismic.

What Is ‘Dealies’? A Big-Box Store Like No Other

Netflix’s official logline for Dealies paints a vivid, almost surreal portrait: “A savant salesman. A gentle gladiator. A quiet virtuoso. A summoner of the divine. And the poor soul who hired them. All part of the staff at Dealies, a big box store. They are masters of the delicate alchemy of trade. Prophets of enterprise. And occasionally they do some actual work.” That mix of high-concept fantasy and grounded retail drudgery signals a show comfortable blending the mundane with the wildly imaginative.

Created by Joe Bennett and Ted Travelstead—who also serve as writers, executive producers, and showrunners—Dealies promises a no-holds-barred comedic approach. Where Superstore had to toe network-TV line with its jokes, an adult animated format frees the creative team to explore raunchier, more absurd territory: think the existential dread of BoJack Horseman colliding with the workplace satire of The Simpsons at its most unhinged.

From Cult Hits to Streaming Heat: The Creators Behind the Magic

Joe Bennett is no stranger to the fickle whims of the animation industry. He co-created Scavengers Reign, the trippy, critically lauded sci-fi odyssey that Adult Swim cruelly canceled after a single season. That show’s gorgeous, otherworldly animation and layered storytelling earned a passionate fanbase—enough to spur a second life on Netflix (the streamer acquired the rights after cancellation). Bennett also co-created Common Side Effects, a darkly comedic series about a magical mushroom that cures everything, which premiered in 2025 and has already been renewed for a second season.

Ted Travelstead, meanwhile, brings a voice-acting résumé and a deep bench of writing credits. He lent his vocal talents to Scavengers Reign and has written for Fox’s The Great North, as well as cult comedies like Wilfred, Making History, and Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell. Together, Bennett and Travelstead have an eye for the offbeat, the philosophical, and the riotously silly—exactly the alchemy needed to make a big-box store comedy feel fresh.

Netflix Doubles Down on Adult Animation: A 2026 Power Play

Dealies is hardly a lone experiment. 2026 has already seen Netflix scoop up several adult-focused animated projects, including the Andrew Law-fronted Dang! and the Australian import Dad’s House. The streamer’s commitment to adult animation is no secret: Big Mouth continues to spawn new series (the latest is Mating Season), while Raphael Bob-Waksberg—the architect of the decade-defining BoJack Horseman—launched Long Story Short in 2025, a series Netflix renewed before it even aired.

Other offerings like Haunted Hotel and Alley Cats round out a catalog that is rapidly becoming the go-to destination for irreverent, mature animated storytelling. By ordering Dealies, Netflix signals that it believes the audience for savvy, adult-skewing workplace comedy is still underserved—and that the best way to serve it is with full creative freedom, not network restrictions.

Why This Matters for ‘Superstore’ Fans—and the Industry

Superstore ended its six-season run in March 2021, leaving a gaping hole in the landscape of network workplace comedies. The show’s sharp social commentary, lovable ensemble (America Ferrera, Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash), and surprisingly tender moments earned it a loyal following. When NBC floated a spinoff centered on popular characters Bo and Cheyenne in late 2020, fans dared to hope. But by the time the finale aired, the spinoff was dead—abandoned by the network.

Since then, viewers have been hungry for something that captures that same blend of retail chaos and character-driven humor. While Dealies shifts from live-action to animation and from NBC’s “safe” comedy to Netflix’s anything-goes ethos, the core appeal remains: a bunch of misfits paid to deal with customers, corporate nonsense, and each other.

The industry implications are also significant. Adult animation is booming—partly because studios see it as a way to attract streaming subscribers without the skyrocketing costs of live-action production. Shows like Rick and Morty, Solar Opposites, and Inside Job have proven that smart, cynical, and emotionally complex cartoons can amass huge audiences. Dealies sits at an intriguing intersection: the relatable workplace comedy, elevated by surrealist animation and the punk-rock sensibility of its creators.

What We Know So Far About the Cast and Release

As of now, Netflix has not announced the voice cast for Dealies—which may become a key selling point given the star power often attached to adult animated series. However, fans should keep an eye on the caliber of talent the streamer typically recruits. Given the pedigree of the creative team and Netflix’s willingness to invest in adult animation, a high-profile ensemble announcement could be just around the corner.

A release date also remains under wraps. But with the show now officially in development—and the 2026 slate already crowded—an early-to-mid 2027 premiere seems plausible. The real question is whether Dealies can capture lightning in a bottle, much like Superstore did, while carving out its own identity.

The Verdict: A Welcome (and Raucous) Addition to the Retail Comedy Canon

The road from Cloud 9 to Dealies is paved with broken spinoff dreams and canceled cult favorites, but it also represents a new chapter for the comedy genre. By handing the keys to Bennett and Travelstead—two creators who have made strangeness their trademark—Netflix is betting that audiences want more than just a nostalgic callback. They want a show that feels alive, dangerous, and unapologetically adult.

As the streaming wars intensify and studios scramble for the next breakout hit, Dealies stands out as a reminder that the stories of underpaid, over-caffeinated retail workers still resonate—especially when they’re delivered with the kind of wild, unfiltered creativity that only adult animation can provide. For Superstore fans, it may not be a direct sequel, but it might just be the perfect next chapter.

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