WIN OR LOSE
Starring: Winston Vengapally, Izaac Wang, Milan Ray, Chanel Stewart, John Thomson, Rosanna Jean Foss, Rosa Salazar, Dorien Watson, Jo Firestone, Erin Keif, Lil Rel Howery, Kyleigh Curran, Vyvan Pham, and Will Forte
Creators: Carrie Hobson and Michael Yates
NICK
Despite a rocky first episode, once Win or Lose gets its footing, it shows the potential to be one of the best Pixar releases this decade. Although the stories are interconnected by the date, the series works more as an anthology, which allows it to tackle a number of themes without being beholden to a feature runtime. My personal favourite was Frank's (Josh Thomson), but all have their own charms. There are also hints of future stories within each episode that enriches the overall characters and will presumably bring everyone together for the finale.
AMARÚ
Yooooo! There are certain times when you throw hyperbole out the window because when you know, you know; I know that Win or Lose might be the best thing Pixar has ever created. The studio has always excelled in taking everyday concepts and finding a humanity that’s relatable to audiences of all ages, and the care, depth, and insight you expect from their best movies hits you even deeper in the feels over this long form story. The characters are lovable, the themes are painfully real, and the ideas are brilliantly explored in this surprisingly emotional, multiple-perspective look into one championship game.
