Properly, Superstore Season 6 Episode 8 actually proves that this present is simply filled with surprises.
With an surprising flip in Dina and Garrett’s relationship, Jonah being considering somebody new, and Cheyenne and Mateo preventing, it’s secure to say that “Floor Guidelines” had surprising twists and turns the entire episode.
However what do these twists and turns imply for our characters, precisely? We’ll break them down.
First, what appeared like a small, petty argument might have changed into a colossal combat.
Mateo is evidently jealous of Cheyenne working as the ground supervisor, handing out assignments, and holding a place of authority — all whereas he’s getting tuna sandwiches for Glenn.
To be honest, Mateo has each proper to be upset. He has loads of potential to go far and work his method up at Cloud 9. However due to his terrible circumstances concerning ICE, he can not formally work on the retailer, leaving him with one selection — to be the supervisor’s assistant.
Until one thing constructive occurs concerning his state of affairs, it’s unlikely that he’ll formally work at Cloud 9 once more.
However Cheyenne is nice at her job; she has proved herself repeatedly. We can not think about the ache Mateo is in, however that doesn’t imply he will get to take it out on his greatest pal.
Then again, Cheyenne decides to make enjoyable of Mateo by appearing the way in which he would if he have been ground supervisor. She pokes enjoyable at his work habits, successfully getting different staff to giggle and rally behind her.
And when Mateo tries to hit again, it solely backfires on him. He unintentionally reveals his genitals to his fellow staff, inflicting everybody, together with Cheyenne, to giggle at him much more.
Cheyenne: Look, I am actually sorry that you simply needed to cease being ground supervisor, however I simply want to do that my very own method. Okay?
Mateo: Okay. I simply figured you’d need to do the job effectively as an alternative of, you realize, having Carol do The Worm to get out of go-backs.
Cheyenne: Properly really, I feel I am doing a extremely good job. Yeah, the video games and stuff are dorky, however they assist folks overlook that their job sucks for a second.
It’s clear that each Mateo and Cheyenne have wronged one another on this state of affairs, however neither is prepared to confess it, additional straining their friendship.
Certain, they’ve had petty arguments earlier than, however what began out as a couple of fussy callouts resulted in an enormous combat that has but to be resolved.
Mateo and Cheyenne’s dynamic has been one of many surest facets of Superstore for the reason that starting. Now that they’ve hit a major bump within the street, we aren’t so positive anymore.
Hopefully, they’ll each come to their senses, resolve the battle, and apologize to one another. Their friendship is robust, so we think about issues will work out finally.
You have been simply being pleasant, and I am like this heteronormative bowl in a lesbian china store.
Jonah
On what’s most certainly probably the most disappointing storyline of the episode, Jonah has a newfound curiosity in Nia after Tony means that she is flirting with him.
It’s evident that Nia views Jonah as a pal, however nothing about her conduct suggests she was considering one thing extra. This speculation was confirmed when she informed Jonah that she is homosexual, successfully shutting down any romance with him, or every other man, ever.
However the troubling concern is Jonah’s response to the prospect of courting somebody new.
Sure, we acknowledge that Jonah can not stay single ceaselessly. However there are 5 episodes in between Superstore Season 6 Episode 2 — Amy’s departure — and now. Realistically, that can not be longer than a few months. And whereas it doesn’t take ceaselessly to maneuver on, this example may be very totally different.
Amy was it for Jonah. He knew that from his first day at Cloud 9, again when she was nonetheless married. He was completely content material with ignoring his emotions since he didn’t stand an opportunity. Then Amy fell for him, however Jonah entered a relationship with Kelly.
It might have taken an unintentional worldwide intercourse tape to get the ball rolling, however issues labored out between them finally. He was there for her by way of labor, and she or he was there for him throughout household strife. That they had a son collectively, even when that baby has one other father. He was growing a bond with Emma.
How do you get so excited you virtually faceplant in entrance of a brand new love curiosity? Jonah is determined to go on a date due to quickly his emotions advanced.
Despite the fact that he recovered rapidly from studying of Nia’s sexuality, we nonetheless don’t perceive
It’s only on Superstore Season 6 Episode 7 the place he lastly admits that he’s not over Amy, and he’s nonetheless hurting from their premature breakup. Now he’s diving headfirst into a brand new romance? It doesn’t look like Jonah is determined to maneuver on — he really appears thrilled about liking another person.
Please, Superstore, there are solely a handful of episodes left. Jonah doesn’t (and shouldn’t) mope about Amy ceaselessly, nevertheless it is just too quickly to enthusiastically begin courting and falling in love once more.
Jonah: This can be a enormous drawback, Tony.
Tony: I imply, it is simply stuff.
Jonah: Our complete job is stuff!
However probably the most pivotal level on “Floor Guidelines” is when Dina suggests having an open relationship with Garrett whereas Brian is out of city after telling Brian about her virtually kiss with Garrett.
In fact, Garrett shouldn’t be eager on the concept. He won’t ever admit it, however he’s not keen on the idea as a result of he has unresolved emotions for Dina, and the proposal is strictly intercourse solely whereas Brian is gone for 3 months.
When Jonah means that Garrett nonetheless has emotions for Dina, Garrett does precisely what he all the time does — the incorrect factor as a result of he’s determined to show some extent.
However Garrett is strolling a harmful line right here — he’ll solely find yourself hurting himself. He will get sexual intimacy with the particular person he loves, however what about different intimacies that make up a relationship?
Actually, Dina has not evaluated how she actually feels as a result of she doesn’t know the way Garrett feels. We can not assist however surprise if this open relationship will drive her to consider her personal emotions for Garrett.
The truth is, communication is essential in any relationship, particularly polyamorous ones. There is no such thing as a method that Dina, Brian, and Garrett will stroll away from this plan with out somebody getting damage.
Proper now, it’s shaping as much as be Garrett as a result of he would quite put himself by way of ache simply to show that he doesn’t have emotions for Dina. And it’ll backfire on him as a result of, effectively — he does have emotions for Dina.
Hopefully, he realizes his mistake sooner quite than later. The longer this performs out, the more serious the heartbreak will likely be.
Within the meantime, we are going to proceed to root for Garrett and Dina to really get again collectively — whether or not that entails being in a correct relationship simply themselves, or Dina absolutely courting each Brian and Garrett on the similar time.
Wow, my son. A Cloud 9 worker. We’re a dynasty like Billy Ray and Miley!
Sandra
Over to you, Fanatics!
What did you consider Superstore Season 6 Episode 8? Do you imagine Jonah fell too exhausting, too quick? Will Mateo and Cheyenne maintain preventing? How will Tony regulate to working at Cloud 9? And probably the most urgent query of all — what do you assume will happen with Dina and Garrett’s new dynamic?
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