A&E’s Neighborhood Wars returns with another dose of suburban skirmishes, capturing the petty grievances and escalating tensions that can turn neighbors into enemies. “Where There’s Smoke There’s Ire” offers a glimpse into the often bizarre world of neighborly conflict, where holy water, voodoo dolls, and second-hand smoke become weapons in an ongoing battle for territorial dominance.
One homeowner takes issue with neighbors smoking near her property, escalating the situation to absurd levels. In Atlanta, a woman feels targeted when her neighbor resorts to splashing holy water on her door. And in Missouri, a man fends off accusations of voodoo doll ownership. These seemingly trivial disputes highlight the underlying anxieties and simmering resentments that can fester within suburban communities.
Neighborhood Wars relies on the now-ubiquitous presence of cell phone cameras, drones, and home security footage to document these conflicts. This unfiltered perspective adds to the show’s raw, unscripted feel, though it raises questions about privacy and the potential for misrepresentation. While the show focuses on conflict, it occasionally offers glimpses of neighborly kindness, providing a somewhat balanced view of human interaction in these close-quarters environments.
Neighborhood Wars airs Tuesdays at 10/9c on A&E.
