You have the opportunity to watch the initial episode of Pixar’s first original TV series, «Win or Lose,» for free on YouTube. The show follows a middle school co-ed softball team known as the Pickles, with each episode highlighting a different character’s perspective, including animated representations of their insecurities and defense mechanisms.
The premiere episode focuses on Laurie, the coach’s daughter and the right fielder for the Pickles. She struggles with softball due to her insecurities, personified as a sentient perspiration blob named Sweaty.
If «Win or Lose» captures your interest, you can continue watching the remaining seven episodes on Disney+ with a subscription. The last two episodes are set to debut on March 12. Additionally, there is an opportunity to save money by opting for the ad-supported tier of a Disney+ and Hulu bundle.
Prior to its release on February 19, «Win or Lose» was at the center of controversy. The series was initially supposed to feature an openly transgender character named Kai, portrayed by trans actress Chanel Stewart. However, Disney decided to remove several lines of dialogue referencing Kai’s gender identity.
The decision sparked backlash, especially given the political climate at the time, with Donald Trump’s election victory and the presence of an openly Christian character, Laurie, who prays to «Heavenly Father» in the show. This led to speculation that the changes were made to appease the new president-elect and cater to specific political agendas.
Disney defended its choice by stating that it was about respecting parental preferences when it comes to discussing LGBTQ+ topics with children. The decision to edit the script was reportedly made months before, during a time when the election outcome was uncertain.
Despite the controversy, if «Win or Lose» intrigues you, feel free to watch the first episode below and explore the series further on Disney+. This article was originally published on Engadget at.
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