SUPERSAURIO

Sarah Agha captures Meryem's restless inner life as the 25-year-old supermarket intern navigates long shifts, open hostility with her boss, and uncomfortable dates. As Meryem retreats into writing fan fiction about her coworkers, Agha distinguishes neatly between the monotony of Meryem's work life and the heightened tone of her imagined romances and rivalries. Agha lets the humor shine, playing up awkward pauses and dry inflections throughout the story. As Meryem's fantasies collide with the pressures of early adulthood, Agha's brisk pace mirrors her reliance on imagination to survive the workday. Agha's performance underscores the discomforts of a young woman who is entering adulthood without clear direction. [Published: JANUARY 2026]