RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 3 (2011)

Title: RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 3
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 40 minutes
Release Date: January 24, 2011
Genre(s): Reality, Series, LGBTQ+
Production Co.: World of Wonder Productions
Starring: RuPaul, Santino Rice, Michelle Visage


Who would I recommend this to?
Those who want to be entertained with early '10s drag hijinks.

What is this about?
Twelve queens compete to be America's next drag superstar!

When would be a good time to watch this?
When you need a little drama in your life that isn't your own.

Where does it take place?
The werkroom and main stage.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I missed it all those years ago!

How did I like this?
This felt like modern Drag Race! I'm amazed how quickly this show found its footing. It's not a perfect season. I mean, Santino was still there, but thankfully was absent about half the time. And we got Michelle Visage!

I love Raja. That is all. I loved her on All Stars, but now seeing her original season....LOVE!

Have you seen RuPaul's Drag Race? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 2 (2010)

Title: RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 2
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 40 minutes
Release Date: February 1, 2010
Genre(s): Reality, Series, LGBTQ+
Production Co.: World of Wonder Productions
Starring: RuPaul, Santino Rice, Merle Ginsberg


Who would I recommend this to?
Those who want to be entertained with early '10s drag hijinks.

What is this about?
Twelve queens compete to be America's next drag superstar!

When would be a good time to watch this?
When you need a little drama in your life that isn't your own.

Where does it take place?
The werkroom and main stage.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I missed it all those years ago!

How did I like this?
I have one thing to say...Tyra Sanchez is the literal worst! OMG WTF?! Just how?!!? 

But this is basically a whole new show when compared to the first season. Thank gosh that filter is gone! They were also trying different kind of twists and formats, which appear in later seasons.

Have you seen RuPaul's Drag Race? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 1 (2009)

Title: RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 1
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 40 minutes
Release Date: February 2, 2009
Genre(s): Reality, Series, LGBTQ+
Production Co.: World of Wonder Productions
Starring: RuPaul, Santino Rice, Merle Ginsberg★


Who would I recommend this to?
No one honestly, this season is bad if it's your first in 2024.

What is this about?
Nine drag queens compete to become America's first next drag superstar!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Fifteen years ago, or for science.

Where does it take place?
The werkroom and main stage.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Originally, because I was like WHAT?!?! Now, because I felt like reliving the mania before watching the seasons I missed.

How did I like this?
 I remember being super excited and invested when this first aired, but watching it now? It's sooo different from the following seasons. You can really tell that they were just figuring things out as they went along, which is fine. It's definitely a product of its time. Still entertaining, but doesn't quite hold up today.

Have you seen RuPaul's Drag Race? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)

Title: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 2 hours 37 minutes
Release Date: November 17, 2023
Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama
Production Co.: Lions Gate Films
Director: Francis Lawrence
Starring: Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Viola Davis


Who would I recommend this to?
Those who like villain origins.

What is this about?
A young man tries to pull his family out of poverty, but winds up compromising his morals and becoming and evil dictator.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now.

Where does it take place?
Panem.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I enjoyed the book and previous movies.

How did I like this?
It was really good! It didn't feel as long as it is, which is good. And I think they did a great job of taking the gist of the book and condensing it down. I am still confused on the ending, but I generally struggle with open endings because I NEED TO KNOW what actually happened!!!

Have you seen The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 16 (2024)

Title: RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 16
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 1 hour
Release Date: January 5, 2024
Genre(s): Reality, Series, LGBTQ+
Production Co.: World of Wonder Productions
Starring: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews, Carson Kressley


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of drag and reality competitions.

What is this about?
Drag queens compete to be crowned America's next drag superstar!

When would be a good time to watch this?
ASAP.

Where does it take place?
The main stage!

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because it's one of my favorite shows!

How did I like this?
This is another season where I adored sooo many of the queens. There were multiple I would have been happy with winning, although my true #1 did win, so that was exciting!

Even though I did enjoy a lot of the queens and challenge, it can't be a favorite seasons, because there were many little annoyances as well. This kind of felt like a tester season, since they were trying several different twists and changes. Probably to see what they want to use in the future. But it made the season feel a little messy. I also could not stand how long they kept Maya around! She was in the bottom too many times and I don't think she was quite ready to be on the show in the first place.

Have you seen RuPaul's Drag Race? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?