Netflix Orders Big-Box Store Animated Comedy Series “Dealies”

The retail grind is getting the premium adult animation treatment.

Netflix has officially landed “Dealies,” a brand-new animated comedy series set in the chaotic, high-stakes world of a massive big-box department store. The streaming giant has locked in a series order for the workplace comedy, marking a major new addition to its slate of creator-driven adult animated programming.

The Retail Trap Goes Animated

Dealies aims to shine an irreverent, razor-sharp spotlight on the unsung heroes and daily absurdities of corporate retail life. Set within the aisles of a fictional megastore, the series will dive into the bizarre customer interactions, corporate bureaucratic nightmares, and the tight-knit, dysfunctional family dynamics that form among underpaid employees trying to survive their shifts.

While specific voice casting and character details are still being kept under wraps by the studio, the premise places it squarely in line with legendary workplace comedies like Superstore and The Office, but supercharged with the visual freedom and boundary-pushing humor that only adult animation can provide.

Netflix Doubles Down on Adult Animation

The pickup of Dealies underscores Netflix’s continued dominance and investment in the adult animation landscape. Over the past few years, the streamer has found massive global success by leaning heavily into creator-forward animated series that appeal to diverse demographics.

By focusing on a relatable, highly recognizable concept like a big-box department store, Netflix is positioning Dealies to capture the same mainstream, binge-watching audiences that have turned live-action workplace sitcoms into streaming gold.

The project will join an elite roster of animated hits at Netflix, benefiting from the platform’s massive global reach to connect with audiences who know the exact pain of working—or shopping—the customer service desk on a weekend rush.