RuPaul’s Drag Race is arguably among the finest actuality exhibits of all time, and I am proud to say that I have been a day at some point since again when Season 1 arrived in 2009. We’re presently within the mist of Season 17, which has already had a bunch of memorable moments. That features the introduction of the The Badonka Dunk Tank, which has saved two totally different queens from elimination after dropping their lip sync. However whereas I beloved watching longstanding decide Michelle Visage get throw into water, I am glad that a part of the sport is lastly over.
Drag Race is all the time altering codecs (and networks- the again catalogue is basically obtainable with a Paramount+ subscription). Season 17 introduced again the Charge-A-Queen system for the premiere, whereas additionally introducing The Badonka Dunk Tank, which was a final likelihood for 2 queen to save lots of themselves. Michelle was dunked by each Hormona Lisa and Arrietty, which was thrilling, but in addition implies that solely three contestants have been eradicated over the six episodes which have aired to this point. I am sorry, however I want extra folks to go dwelling!
Actuality competitors exhibits are nothing with out stakes, and sadly the ability of two totally different queens being eradicated was ruined on account of The Badonka Dunk Tank. Hormona went dwelling for actual within the newest episode, nevertheless it simply appears like Season 17 as a complete is transferring at a snail’s tempo.
Clearly saving two queens on this approach was executed purposefully, and helped to make sure a protracted season of promoting cash for the community. And with Snatch Sport coming subsequent week, there’s going to be a dizzying 11 Queens doing superstar impersonations. I’ve to imagine this implies the teams might be break up up, as soon as once more affecting the season as a complete. No extra dunk tanks, damnit!
After all, I’ve to confess that this format change did make for some nice tv, particularly watching Michelle Visage get dunked. What was arguably funnier was RuPaul’s response to his longtime good friend and collaborator getting plunged into water, full with the Emmy-winning host’s signature scream/snort. Alas, that twist of the sport is seemingly executed for the rest of Season 17.
All that being stated, I am nonetheless discovering Season 17 of RuPaul’s Drag Race to be a enjoyable trip to this point. Not like previous years, the forged of Drag Queens do not appear too scared to battle or be shady within the interview chair, which all the time leads to extra drama and quotable soundbites. And now that contestants are lastly being eradicated with out the opportunity of being immune, I’ve to imagine that the stakes and rigidity are going to rise enormously. We’ll simply have to attend and see the way it all goes down when new episodes air Fridays on MTV.