Those guest stars, oh my god! Ru is really bringing it this season.
Unfortunately, as great as the guests were, this was one of the most boring challenges I've seen. It was inspired by the Bring it On franchise, but it unfortunately did not achieve the greatness of that opening scene in the first movie. Big Red would have had a fit were she the captain. Now, I'm not talking about the queens performance, I'm talking about the challenge itself: the lyrics were not funny and the demand for stunts was, I think, ridiculous. This show has seen sassy, and those lyrics weren't it, and I think the stunts actually distracted from character development by causing fear and tension. I hope the next dance-related challenges will have more room for funny.
P.S.: for those who can, please look at Sasha Velour's face with your full attention. TRY AND FIND A FLAW. Spoiler: YOU CAN'T.. She is probably the best make up artists that has ever stepped on this show. I have seriously never ever in my life seen a drag look so flawlessly blended, not even Ru's. That's some absurd skill, and mad props to her for that! Also, Valentina's runway make up was so fish! I totally plan on stealing that look for my wedding.
Is there ever an on-screen Nathan Fillion moment when he isn't great?
10 episodes that feel like 10 seasons, 10 very meh seasons.
What a fun premiere! And very interesting queens too. I can't wait to learn who's the 14th! I understand people have some notions because of some very plausible clues, but considering Ru's taste for shade in his show, I'm thinking it will be someone far naughtier than congenial... Anyway, whoever it might be, great first episode.
Gaga as a guest was great and it was really nice seeing not only her positive energy and message, but also her passion for fashion and the respect she has for it as art.
The queens overall seemed very strong and polished, on a much higher level than other now iconic former competitors were on their first episodes. Tricks that many queens only learned during the show (thanks to Michelle Visage's tough love) seem to already have been mastered by many, so I'm looking forward to see how will they take their drag even further!
As for favorites, for some reason I find myself cheering for Jaymes and I'm hoping she'll come to herself soon! I also really like Charlie, as both a person and an artist, and Peppermint just has this funky yummy flavor to her that drew me in immediately. I will not guess the top 3 yet, but I really hope these three have lots of screen time! :)
Ghost are fine, but cows loose on the road... haha.
So, now I think I hate Dean too. Talk about baggage! Rory is is turning into one big trainwreck, which is very frustrating.
Ugh, I hate Jess. I really, really hate Jess. I don't think I've ever disliked a lead's romantic interest as much as I dislike Jess.
Hye Ji is getting on my nerves. She isn't intentionally evil, or even evil at all. But her interests clash with what I want to happen, and that makes me dislike her. Eun Ha Won is the rare main character that I actually like, and I just hate it that she has such a nice girl for a rival.
The season started really great, and after that it was a steady, steady decline...
I wonder if all Saints have the secret ability to teleport, because I don't see how could Shiryu have gotten from China to Greece in only a few hours, hahaha.
That scene with Frankie getting groceries from the couple killed me with second hand embarrassment. I almost couldn't finish the episode. Oh. My. God.
I don't care if Derrick tries so hard and blah, honestly - she was a major bitch, and a very low one too. When she comes for people, she come to hurt, she's seriously mean. GOOD RIDDANCE, BITCH! Go be bitter elsewhere.
I am SO GLAD to be wrong! NAOMI WAS GLOOOORIOUS. For someone who didn't even know what an interpretive dance was. Just so amazing! I'm... oh, absolutely charmed by how on point everything about her was tonight!
Ok, with my fangirling (partially) out the way, I need to first comment how much I loved the Little Women LA cast. I never knew such show even existed, but they were so fierce. I loved them all, and I think I'll start watching it. They just seem like interesting people.
-Loved: after Naomi, definitely Kim Chi. Ok, the dance was really weird, but... it's Kim Chi. Awkward is just part of her charm.
-I was pretty neutral towards Thorgy's overall performance, but considering she once commented on how negative Acid Betty was, she might want to reconsider the way she comes off in the show - I felt the way she worded her annoyance at Chi Chi and Bob were bordering on resentment, and that's not cool.
-Chi Chi, by the way, did disappoint. I think her attitude just isn't a winning one. "Good enough" is a concept that doesn't exist in Drag Race. It's in it to win it, all or nothing, so that thing of throwing off time, was ridiculous. I don't care if she can't sew, several things on the design can be improved without sewing. Also, it's Dorothy, and no ruby slippers? I just feel that there was more inspiration to be drawn from character. As it was, I found it underwhelming, and I don't give a damn about whether something was hot glued, sewed, safety pinned or glued with saliva, as long as the final result is decent - which, I think hers was. Just not Drag Race decent.
-The hairline blending contour tip is real, girl. Otherwise, I don't think it was really too awful, just really boring (despite her opinion being the exact opposite). I understand vintage silhouette, but that was church grandma silhouette. And again, underwhelming in taking inspiration from the character. I know sewing/construction isn't her thing though, and I can sort of excuse it... but at this point "not her thing" really does mean going home, so efforts must be made beyond all efforts ever made.
-Bob. Her Little Woman was SO extremely pretty, Jesus. I really need to watch their show, haha. However, for all the trouble Bob went through this episode, I think she was humbled by it. I also think that asking for help could do wonders too, but I doubt she'd ever be humbled enough to reach that point.
-At last, Derrick. Oh, wow. So you hemmed something - WHAT A SKILLLLLL. Everyone is absolutely right about her looks, everyone tells her exactly what is up, and she refuses to see. She thinks that one look is just "her drag". She would only naturally be saved by her amazing stage presence. At this point, I think that's the only good thing about her. Because her personality and looks are just pitiful. And now, I'm just really praying that she goes home next week. Derrick is basic in life, something a drag queen should never be.
Also, I'm disappointed that even with Marc Jacobs sitting right there, there were no MJ-related prizes. I mean, I understand the support for indie, drag-made brands, but throwing one nice designer item as freebie would really have made some of those queen's days, and these are stressful times...
Previous comments in the page, though short, sum up the frustration with this episode (safe for the eliminated queen. She really sucked in this episode, and it was well deserved).
But on the usual rant: The least funny snatch game in RPRD's history. Clearly, this isn't a season for comedy, only for bitchiness, which some of the queens have to spare. Most characters were, well, horrible. I saw a lot of people complaining that Bob stole the spotlight, but perhaps the blandness of the others just made it too easy for her to do so? Most of them were flailing on dry land, and removing attention from them might have been a blessing in disguise. Derrick finally could play Britney - now, yes, at the right moment to do so, but.. hm. I honestly think Tatianna's Britney would slay Derrick's any day. So... just not impressed. I actually thought Kim Chi's character was funny, and who cares if it was made up. The body language was really nice. Thorgy's Michael Jackson was also pretty good, and the thing about the baby and the blanket was delightfully unexpected and funny. Then there's Bob - which I'm still not sure if she was really very good, or just above average enough to seem in an entirely different category from the rest of awful unfunny barely acting queens. Robbie, which I came to love btw, sunk under her character. Totally sunk, and she then whined with excuses. Robbie, darling, this is not a show for whining, complaining, or justifying yourself - when you suck, you pray you aren't sent home and you LEARN from it. That's all there's to it - unless you can put on a beautiful show when you cry, of course. Also, mention to Naomi: so pretty, so average. I mean, I adore her to the point that sometimes she appears and I just have to stop and wonder how can a queen be so beautiful, but I feel she's beginning to to approach the deep end of the pool, and despite those eternally long legs of hers, she'll be underwater real soon. If I could bet, I'd say she's the next one out... (does a guess require a spoiler alert? Considering it isn't pertinent to this episode, it makes me wonder if it annoys who reads this.)
Now, runway time: TODAY NOBODY COULD CALL CHI CHI BASIC. BASIC ARE THOSE RED KIMONOS. I mean, really, is it some kind of trend? How many of you own red kimonos, did they really just have them there by accident? And when we say Madonna, you all think Nothing Really Matters? It isn't even the most iconic Ray of Light-era look, much less all-time ever. How in the world did they not notice the oriental theme going on around the work room? So many questions for this Gaijin Cherry Blossom festival runway.
But back to Chi Chi, here's my delight in seeing that she has once more shown herself cool under pressure, coming up with what is definitely Madonna's most iconic look on the spot. Well done, my Louisana queen! Ok, Kim Chi's red kimono wasn't so bad - or maybe, it's just my crush talking. Bob's runway makes me ask the same question as before - is she really good, or just good enough to steal the spotlight from this underwhelming lot? Her padding, though, was flawless. And I thought that wig really suited her. She just looked so sweet and pretty when she smiled in the runway, I think she had my favorite make up on too, followed by Chi Chi's amazing glitter eyeshadow. Least favorite make-up was Acid Betty's. I'm not sure if the Victorian actor powder look was intentional, awfully dry skin, or awfully applied translucent powder atop some equally awfully blended highlighter. And to think she's so eager to criticize Trixie's look.... hm.
(As for next week, Marc Jacobs will be the guest judge. Here's to my hopes that the week's winner prize is MJ merch. I'D KILL FOR THAT).
First episode I didn’t want to slap Acid Betty, so yay. I was really happy to see Kim Chi, Naomi and Robbie all working together, that would definitely be my dream team - and I'm so happy they won! On the other hand, it upsets me with how they keep criticizing Chi Chi. I mean, I get it, her runway is kinda basic, but her performance trumps over everything, she’s killer on the stage, it doesn’t matter what she’s doing. At least she’s only basic in her wardrobe and not in life, like some other girls...
Also, at this point in the show, 8 years in, can we all just agree to KEEP THE DAMNED WIGS ON OUR HEADS DURING THE LIPSYNC? Yes? Thanks.
Is there anyone excited for this revenant queen, really? I don't think so. She had a wonderful second chance and she... completely faded into the background. Bad wig, bad outfits, bad performances. Girl, you should've stayed home!
On a more pleasant note, this was quite a fun episode! We've got a lot from Thorgy and Robbie, and now both are in my heart, along with my favorite, my darling Kim Chi. I'm still quite fond of Naomi and Bob, and I still think Cynthia is the nicest person, but she really isn't delivering, nor is Derrick... which is disappointing, because we all know she has it, she didn't become the best Britney impersonator for nothing, right?
Phil and Claire will always be one of my favorite TV couples, even if they are absolutely unrealistic.
I wish they had cancelled this show at season 4. This is... so bad.
I fall more and more in love with Kim Chi at every episode, but I had to say I really could have slapped Acid Betty at some point there. Thorgy was great and I'm surprised she didn't win, because I loved her performance and look both! I really disliked Laila, not impressed with Dax, looooooved Naomi's runway, and I don't think Acid Betty's nice looks can make up for her awful personality at all, but at least she tries. Gigi is an amazing dancer, but her runway was sooo boring... a little sad, really. The others. eh, just disappeared to the background.
As for the elimination: truly, is anyone even surprised? If you can't lipsync I Will Survive, your gay/drag subscription needs to be revoked ASAP.
I'm gagging for Kim Chi's thighs! Actually, her entire proportion is just perfect, wow. The whole anime look also has my heart, because, well, I'm really biased, being already a Harajuku fashion enthusiast!
I loved her, and Cynthia, whom to me seemed like the nicest person there, while Bob appears to be the funniest. Robbie however, got on my nerves. Her meanness clearly comes from a place of envy. Acid Betty has the most interesting style, and Naomi... she's the bombshell of the season - those never ending legs and that ass... wow, just wow! (I have no idea why she went so shapeless though I understand the heroin chick look she was going for and all - she really needed to add some femininity to her chest area). Also, I'm shocked by Derrick - breaking away from Britney will be really hard, she's just too spot on on her! The odd one out seems to be Gigi, but honestly, I'm really surprised with her and her skill to pull something decent off in the last minute after her original design was ruined. Points for being cool under pressure, girl! She seems to be the season's underdog, and I think she'll go far if she keeps that nerve.
The other queens... hm. I'm not very impressed. Time will tell what can they bring.
The werewolf transformation is just not as believable as before :(
Hey, I really enjoyed this change of scenery! I'm glad they'll remain in LA a little longer :)
Wow, that was incredibly bad.
This episode featuring the impact of gender roles in education was just brilliant. I'm impressed Disney has brought this up at all, considering how very fond of gender stereotypes their shows tend to be. I just loved this little feminist note on the show. Very sweet.
Aw, seriously. What an adorable episode. Brick watching Grandpa Big Mike was extremely adorable, and Sue making new friends thanks to Axel was great too. I really like the episodes that focus on their relationship, they're my favorite siblings on TV!
I've tried, but this is where I quit. I'm surprised at how bored this show made me.
They should really fire whoever is responsible for Ashley Rickard's make-up, it's been terrible for too long already!
Also, Sadie = best character.
When pop singers turn actors, it's often hard to see any character beyond their stage persona, but I'm so pleased by Lady Gaga's performance in the show. The Countess is definitely growing on me.
I'm ok with where the show is going and all, but Jenna's excessive make-up keeps distracting me. It's... just not good.
I'm done. This show should have been finished about 3 years ago. It's been going downhill and it's really, really bad.