Streaming Wars

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Welcome to Streaming Wars from the SaltWire Network

Streaming Wars is a deep dive into the content available across the various streaming networks, including Netflix, Crave, Disney Plus and more.

Every two weeks columnist and team editor Colin Chisholm gives you his thoughts on some of the best (and worst) movies and TV shows that are out there.

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Have a suggestion for something to Colin to check out? You can reach him at [email protected] or via Twitter at @ColinHantsCo.

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Snap Snap Wednesday steals the spotlight in spooky whodunit

Feb 08 2023 2 mins

Wednesday, another massive, viral hit for Netflix, owes its success largely to the charismatic Jenna Ortega says Streaming Wars host Colin Chisholm. Completely embodying the role in every way.Is the story particularly ground-breaking or intellectually challenging? Not really, but it doesn’t have to be. It should be interesting to see what else Netflix does with these storied char

Peeling Back The Layers On Glass Onion

Feb 03 2023 2 mins

Knives Out was a massive hit in 2019, could Netflix’s follow-up Glass Onion capture that same magic? Almost, Streaming Wars host Colin Chisholm says.With Daniel Craig returning as wonderfully campy Benoit Blanc for a new murder to solve, Glass Onion offers a more bombastic, in-your-face mystery that manages to maintain its biting cleverness.For more Streaming Wars content head to

HBO’s White Lotus A Supremely Satisfying Trip

Feb 01 2023 3 mins

Streaming Wars host Colin Chisholm has finally broken down and watched White Lotus on Crave after many repeated suggestions from readers and friends. He’s glad he did. Both seasons in record time, in fact.The highly addictive, soapy satire is both a wonderful critique and a guilty pleasure in one incredible package. Mike White’s sharp writing and direction bring the vision into

Streaming Wars - Top 20 of 2022 (5-1)

Jan 25 2023 6 mins

In this special series of episodes, Streaming Wars host Colin Chisholm takes us through his top 20 shows, movies and mini-series of 2022.5 - All Quiet On The Western Front (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf8EYbVxtCY)4 - Everything Everywhere All At Once (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxN1T1uxQ2g)3 - Severance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEQP4VVuyrY)2 - Better Call Saul (htt

Streaming Wars - Top 20 of 2022 (10-6)

Jan 23 2023 4 mins

In this special series of episodes, Streaming Wars host Colin Chisholm takes us through his top 20 shows, movies and mini-series of 2022.10 - RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YozpDMbdaEY)9 - Stranger Things (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQEondeGvKo)8 - Abbott Elementary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RltoT1ac6zA)7 - House of the Dragon (https://ww

Streaming Wars - Top 20 of 2022 (15-11)

Jan 20 2023 4 mins

In this special series of episodes, Streaming Wars host Colin Chisholm takes us through his top 20 shows, movies and mini-series of 2022. 15 - The Big Brunch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX0De_qsgJk)14 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL4iCAB6MFo&t=1s)13 - We Need To Talk About Cosby (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVr0xrvGK1Q) 12 - The Kids

Streaming Wars - The Top 20 of 2022 (20-16)

Jan 20 2023 3 mins

In this special series of episodes, Streaming Wars host Colin Chisholm takes us through his top 20 shows, movies and mini-series of 2022. 20 - The Wheel of Time (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11ZozKfRqvA)19 - The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8UAUAuKNcU)18 - Obi-Wan Kenobi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Yh_6_zItPU) 17 - Prey (https://w

It's Kamala, Ms. Marvel if you're nasty

Jan 16 2023 6 mins

Streaming Wars host Colin Chisholm's Marvel saga continues.She-Hulk is almost in sight, but until then he spills the beans on Disney+ series Ms. Marvel. Focusing on a Muslim Pakistani-American teenager from New Jersey helps to inject a ton of personality and diversity into the Marvel universe and it's better for it. It might not be for everyone, but it doesn't have to be. Happy 202

The best multiverse that ever multiversed

Jan 13 2023 5 mins

For Streaming Wars host Colin Chisholm, Everything Everywhere All At Once is the finest example of what a multiverse movie can and should be.A heartwarming story about a Chinese-American laundromat owner who is fed up with life has to put it all on the line to save herself and her family. Full of great action, comedy and heart, with an all-time great performance from Michelle Yeoh,

New reality show will have you Craving brunch

Jan 11 2023 4 mins

Brunch is the best meal of the day - and, it turns out - a recipe for the best cooking competition show as well.Streaming Wars host Colin Chisholm says The Brunch might be the best show in the genre to date.Why? Mainly the heartwarming, friendly vibes that permeate throughout.Think less cutthroat and more bear hug. The Big Brunch is all about learning and growth and support. Oh, an