A controversialDisney+series has debuted with a strong Rotten Tomatoes score. Since the streaming service launched in 2019 with the premiere ofThe Mandalorian, Disney+ has been the home of bothStar Warsand Marvel series. The latest live-actionStar Warsseries wasSkeleton Crew, withAndorseason 2 set to premiere on April 22. For Marvel, their latest series is the animatedYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, withDaredevil: Born Againpremiering on March 4.
In addition toStar Warsand Marvel, the streaming service also hosts dedicated hubs for Disney’s other major brands, such as Pixar.Cars on the RoadandMonsters at Workare both Disney+ series that are direct spinoffs ofPixar movies. AfterInside Out 2became the highest-grossing film of 2024, the interquel seriesDream Productionsdebuted on Disney+ in December. Now,a new original Pixar series has premiered on Disney+and, despite courting some controversy, has debuted with a strong Rotten Tomatoes score.
Win Or Lose Debuts With A Strong Rotten Tomatoes Score
The Series Premiered On February 19
Win or Losehas debuted with a strong Rotten Tomatoes score. Created, written, and directed by Carrie Hobson and Michael Yates,the new Pixar series on Disney+ follows a middle school softball teamin the week leading up to their championship game, with each episode told from the perspective of a different character.Win or Lose’s voice castincludes Will Forte, Ian Chen, Izaac Wang, Jo Firestone, Josh Thomson Rosa Salazar, Lil Rel Howery, Flula Borg, Kyliegh Curran, and Rhea Seehorn.
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Now, on the day of its Disney+ premiere,Win or Losehas debuted with a strong 89% scoreonRotten Tomatoes. The series has 19 reviews at the time of writing, so the score could fluctuate as more are added. With fewer than 50 ratings,Win or Losedoesn’t yet have an audience score.
What Win Or Lose’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Means For The Series
Has It Overcome The Controversy?
Win or Losehas courted controversyfor cutting a storyline involving a transgender character. While the character remains in the series, dialogue referencing their gender identity was removed. Chanel Stewart, the openly transgender actress playing the character, criticized the decision, revealing that while they remain part of the show, their character is now depicted as straight and cisgender.
Despite this controversy, the Disney+ series is receiving largely positive reviews. InScreenRant’sWin or Losereview, Ferdosa Abdi writes, “I’m thrilled Pixar is embracing its origins in an emotional and innovative original series that challenges kids… Win or Lose greatly benefits from its diverse tapestry and stories. It feels real and genuine in its attempts to illustrate a close-knit community.” Though the controversy hasn’t affectedWin or Lose’s critical reception, it remains to be seen if the same is true for its general audience.
Win or Losepremieres new episodes Wednesdays on Disney+.
