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Agreed. Ariana seemed much better when she was speaking off-the-cuff as opposed to scripted. For the most part - in any awards show - the scripted talk is terrible. I did enjoy Josh and Andrew's bit though. He and Jonathan were just so happy and I love that they are theatre geeks who also get to be in theatre. And their support for each other is great. Also, I loved Daniel in that purple tux. Overall, it was an okay year. I'm seeing a lot of these shows this fall but it was nice to see some previews. I did like they spread the love around a little bit with the winners. I can't comment on Hell's Kitchen, but Kelli O'Hara was amazing in Days of Wine and Roses (even if I didn't really love the show) and I wish she had won.

Also late here as I was just not motivated to rush through this season as I have in the past. From the lack of discussion, I can assume the Circle has passed its moment. I thought this season was incredibly boring with mostly boring people doing nothing. Strategy was non-existent except for Jordan (sorry QT) and even his stuff felt out of place and forced. It feels like Netflix is over it too. They couldn't be bothered to do a proper reunion show or fly Michelle Buteau out for it. And it got little to no buzz. Not sure if they are going to continue it but if so, they need to figure out some new ideas to spice it up. Cause...zzz...

Agree this season is not so good and I'm only 2 episodes in. Each one feels like its 3 hours long and from what I'm reading here, it won't get better. The cast is blah. There doesn't seem to be that diversity in them this season which I guess happens on long running shows like this - the applicants tend to be social media types and influencers and not average joes. They all are these type-A personalities who are constantly "playing" for the cameras.

https://tvline.com/lists/drag-race-all-stars-9-cast-list-release-date-paramount-plus/ It is odd there are only 8 queens. It's already sometimes painful when they drag out a full compliment of queens - this could get annoying. Possibly, as it is for charity, it will be a non-elimination season like Season 7 which will be better for me.

Pleasantly surprised at the winner. I thought Sapphira turned out some great looks and always presented well, but there were a couple of times when she rubbed me the wrong way with her superiority complex. I was okay with her winning but glad Nymphia took it. Glad Jane didn't win and was third. She needed that smug look wiped away. She was a solid performer but I also think she was a bully and it bothers me that everyone let that continue considering what the drag community is going through. Tearing down each other is a bad display. Don't get me wrong, I love some good shade, but this was just venom. I get it's good TV, but the werkroom should be a safe space. I'm sure we'll get a Plane/Amanda face-off in a future All-Stars.

Agreed. I hated the way it was done with the skipping rounds. They could've figured out a better way with an odd number of queens. This just shows that there should've been a top 4! (Kidding). Also agree on what's been said: Plasma should've won her round and Megami (and Mirage a bit) killed it and got their redemption. Where was this Megami during the competition? Also, Plane Jane, let it go! You hate Amanda. We get it...

My husband and I both said that too. If a queen wore that on the stage, they would've been read for filth. It looked like a bad unconventional materials mess-up. I think she is amazing in lipsyncs but she just doesn't shine in the challenges or runway for me. So, I think her days are numbered but we will definitely see her as a lipsync assassin in the future. I enjoyed the Rusical - it was fun. I do think Sapphira should have won - she really made the most of her stage time.

Yeah that was very distracting to me. The skin tone was off and it looked bad. Maybe she was purposely going for a "doll" aesthetic? 🙄 It would've been funny but they already used the gag a couple episodes ago. But, I do think a twist or something is needed. They leaned into the Rate-A-Queen and Immunity thing and then dropped it so suddenly. It was an odd choice to me. Either have it throughout or maybe one time but not the first 2 episodes and then hard stop.

Just started so I’m way behind but I definitely prefer the first set of queens. Some good ones here though. I like most of them. I decided my problem with Jane is not that she’s bitchy and mean - it’s that she’s trying to be bitchy and mean and it comes across as fake and trying to become the villain of the season. She is talented so I hope she gets some redemption arc and goes far on her talents not because she’s good TV

I do think this season is focusing too much on Diana. Maybe because I lived it, I'm kinda bored. I feel Elizabeth Debecki was so lauded here that they felt they had to milk it and extend this story. I'd rather they started this season after Diana's death - I don't feel this is adding much to the conversation. I'm much more interested in the Queen and what's going on with her as that stuff wasn't in the press as much. I like the subtle stories about events they dealt with and it was more focused on character, not what happened. I realize Diana's death was a thing for them to deal with, but I don't need multiple episodes leading up to it.

This shortened season just seems off to me. The subjects, while having good stories, for the most part don't seem very excited to be there. Then again, aside from Jonathan, I don't think the hosts are excited to be there. They all just seem to be going through the motions now. On a shallow note, Denton was bringing the Pedro Pascal-ness. He was super cute and did seem like a genuinely nice guy. His exchange with Jonathan about his name was so sweet.

I'm all in this for Alan Cumming. He chews that scenery like a rabid goat and I love it. I don't watch the Housewives-type reality shows so I know very few of the people but it is still a fun watch. Can't wait for the turret scene to finish next week. Phaedra was pissed (although its a total overreaction). Kevin is hot but dude, close your mouth. I imagine he's probably a douche based on his show but I can still look at him. Also, Bergie is super cute so I wonder if he was as endearing on Love Island. Doesn't seem like the type of show he would be on. While I enjoy this show, it's basically nonsensical. The traitors basically have the run of things and have to do very little because someone belches and suddenly they're a traitor! There is just no incentive for the traitors really when it comes to challenges. I wish there was something like a separate pot for them and whatever the Faithfuls don't get, the traitors do so it's in their interest to sabotage.

Same here. Las Vegas made me need to have a Silkwood shower and she was the main reason.

Just finished watching the series and I have some thoughts. Scott Speedman is incredibly hot here but man, Ben was a terrible, terrible person. I know he had shitty circumstances growing up but I have whiplash from he and Felicity's back and forth and he was always such an ass. I really enjoyed John Ritter (RIP) as Ben's dad. Not a fan of the pregnant Lauren thing but he did elevate that storyline a lot. Also liked seeing a lot of these random CW-type actors in their early days (except Amy Smart - she annoys me). The biggest travesty on this show was the Elena character. She barely had any storyline ever and then they kill her off only to bring her back with no explanation. I know there were cut scenes explaining it, but it shows how little they thought of her to think the viewers wouldn't question it. I did enjoy the Javier/Elena friendship but it wasn't developed enough.

Agree that this one wasn't as fun as the others. I enjoyed Derry Girls and It's a Sin because I had seen those shows. I do think these contestants were fun and good sports about it and I agree with the winner but overall it was forgettable.