"Seeing an LGBT show get this big can't be taken for granted " BAM! EXACTLY! I love this video and this was such a great breakdown!
@nicholas84842 жыл бұрын
say it again cause bitches complain about everything but the second the show ends y’all gon be crying -
@jeffreyh2712 жыл бұрын
@@nicholas8484 that’s facts
@regina_george3402 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Facts are facts, America!
@damiendevil3332 жыл бұрын
@@nicholas8484 PREACH!!!
@raquellefraser16372 жыл бұрын
I read this comment as he said it lol
@char92402 жыл бұрын
i think seasons 13, 14, and maybe beyond will be known as the "too many twists era"
@nicholas84842 жыл бұрын
I blame people - y’all told them to switch it up but then when they do y’all want normal drag race
@shanebae2 жыл бұрын
@@nicholas8484 and then when its back to "normal" drag race they will say its boring like season 11
@tovi32802 жыл бұрын
@@nicholas8484 you see people asking for MORE twists?
@ReunionMana2 жыл бұрын
@@nicholas8484 Not really, since S9 & AS3 we've been clamoring for a season without twists and bullshit. The thing is that twists and bullshit sell single episodes really well (sometimes), but don't do good for seasons as a whole.
@meercatmanor90622 жыл бұрын
I wanna see less twists and more design challenges!
@Amanda-js9cw2 жыл бұрын
Queens have been trying to top Sasha Velour’s so emotional lip sync for years, and they just can’t. (Edit: I’m specifically referring to finale lip sync reveals, not all lip syncs.)
@brandohalstead76542 жыл бұрын
Nah, Denali from s13 was the best lip syncer of recent times. Edit: I'm also including LaGanjas feature from AS6, and Kylie's lip syncs from that same season. Ginger Minj isn't bad at all either; I'm not saying Sasha Velour hasn't done her thing, but other queens have too.
@Amanda-js9cw2 жыл бұрын
@@brandohalstead7654 I was referring to the finale lip sync reveals since Sasha’s
@chilliflakes49682 жыл бұрын
Yeah no I definitely think that although there have been some GREAT lipsyncs, there hasn't been one as iconic since So Emotional
@lee2102942 жыл бұрын
@@brandohalstead7654 Tbh, i think Yvie did just as well as Sasha. Not better, but she did great.
@ri31302 жыл бұрын
she really changed the game with lipsync reveals, her rose petals shower will forever be iconic
@james_sabin2 жыл бұрын
I get so annoyed when people say “there’s too much drag race” like sis if you don’t wanna watch that many seasons then don’t. Simple, but now queens from other countries can get their name out there. Too much drag race is better than none.
@nikitarayy2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Not every show is made for us.
@wabisabi77552 жыл бұрын
This. It's not their fault that you don't got time to watch em all. 😂
@felipelendario2 жыл бұрын
it’s sad because with so many seasons at the same time, the attention its divided and the queens don’t get the recognition they deserve. for example the drag race italia girls don’t have many followers because the focus was on canada s2
@noahreisner51992 жыл бұрын
@@felipelendario but that wasn’t for Americans, it was for people in Italy too enjoy, that’s what ppl need to understand. U can enjoy the international versions all u want (I like Canada more than my own American version for example) but u can’t get mad people aren’t watching versions of the show literally made for and by people In other countries.
@felipelendario2 жыл бұрын
@@noahreisner5199 i saw the video of one the italian queens saying how important it was for italy to have a drag race and i obviously think that’s super nice, i just think that with a little more organization they could’ve entertained the italians and also got recognition for the rest of the world. cause as i said with a lot of seasons at the same time one of them will be a success and the other one will flop (like uk s2 with us s13 and then canada s2 with italy s1 and uk s3)
@sergioaleman48442 жыл бұрын
Also wanna add going through “golden era” the judging and fights are immensely edited. Not always great. But sure are iconic
@theshard56972 жыл бұрын
I'd call the current seasons something like the "silver era" tbh The quality of these queens is through the roof and I personally think it's the best the show has been since season 6 (some exceptions of course, but S12 and 13, A6, UK2 and 3 etc. are amazing)
@munozl6132 жыл бұрын
@@theshard5697 I would exclude season 13 in MY opinion honestly, but everything else I agree. Especially Drag Race España, that season was immaculate for its first season
@gowons3rdchild832 жыл бұрын
@@munozl613 yeah i didn't like 13 too much.
@bradhp112 жыл бұрын
@@munozl613 I feel like season 13 is a great season to rewatch/watch when u know what's gonna happen. The judging and twists were lackluster but the challenges and the queens themselves were great
@tasha19552 жыл бұрын
golden age s4 s5 s6 and as2 season 12 was amazing too ngl
@ohwow30592 жыл бұрын
i think you forgot to mention how rupaul felt so robotic during seasons 7-11 and how now recently with seasons 12, 13 amd 14 she felt really more authentic than before. e.g. the first episode of season 14
@DearDanny2 жыл бұрын
NGL i think that does have to do with the casting as well, no one can disagree that season 8 to 11 had Multiple filler queens, queens which they knew would get packing early and didn't expect us to be attached to them. Today it's clear as day Ru likes a ton of the queen's and almost always mentions watching their auditions, it almost feels like the casting is mostly her choice by now instead of the past seasons
@sunnybugz2 жыл бұрын
oh ABSOLUTELY- i noticed by the first episode of s12 that she was enjoying it sm more and still is in the recent seasons. it's refreshing to see the judges actually enjoying what they're doing
@Mitch-Alex2 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Even in the reading challenges he was like not really engaged. Miss the early D.R. Ru
@alexisrojas51192 жыл бұрын
Definitely! I think it had to do with a lot of the criticisms that the host Rupaul is not absolutely necessarily for the Drag Race franchise. This helped Rupaul reconnect to the show but also led to other queens getting to host seasons in other countries
@CHLOCHLOLP2 жыл бұрын
i havent watched in years but might have to give it a go again if its improved
@javierhuey98172 жыл бұрын
The most iconic thing of the "golden age of drag race" are the storylines, phiphi vs sharon, jinx vs rolaskatox, alyssa vs coco
@GenuineGrief2 жыл бұрын
heathers vs boogers of S3 as well
@coconutnut49152 жыл бұрын
Laganja vs adore
@bweeeeniee1131 Жыл бұрын
There's really no Jinx vs Rolaskatox. It's mostly Jinx vs Roxxxy. I love them all though :3
@nightmarephynix Жыл бұрын
Sarena vs everyone. Darian Lake vs Dela. Willam vs whoever she felt like poking at.
@Joselopez-cd4id2 жыл бұрын
The best part about Era 2 was that Shanglea getting sent home first in S2 started the lipstick messages on the mirror. Also another great part about Era 3 was that Jiggly before she has left the stage after being eliminated started the exit lines
@shawnalynn51982 жыл бұрын
Wow yeah I remember when they were just like, "thanks for the opportunity, bye!" Now they have a whole speech prepared lol
@stacischuck3844 Жыл бұрын
Iconic!
@theilluminaughty_2 жыл бұрын
The problem with Drag Race Down Unders editing is it wasn’t completely helmed by WOW, it was done by STAN, the australian streaming service. It honestly felt like it it was being produced and edited by a team of people who had never seen drag race.
@PeanutsAssorted2 жыл бұрын
It also didn't help that it was clearly the most rushed season... like, rushed to the point that they couldn't wait to get Ru's makeup artist on set before they shot everything. Maybe that's the season they filmed in 10 days and Willam was just confusing Down Under with UK3 cos if you told me they filmed Down Under in 10 days, I'd buy it
@oliversmithlawrence2 жыл бұрын
@@PeanutsAssorted I believe down under has the shortest 'filmed to aired' timespan ever
@jakejancook2 жыл бұрын
Meh. I don't think WOW really come into it. There's a lot of influence in how TV is produced, from directors, to cast, to editors, to CEOs, to producers... I think the Australian season just feels different because their TV is different generally Everything I've seen produced in Australia has a different vibe, it's the opposite of Hollywood
@Babaziba2 жыл бұрын
So WDW owns drag culture? RPDR wasn't high art in the first season, either. Give it time.
@ladyreverie70272 жыл бұрын
But it also seemed like it was designed by a bunch of Americans who had no idea what Australian culture actually is. Like Ru seemed to have an idea in his mind for what Australian references were iconic and yet they are references that no actual Aussie can relate to but which Americans would probably go "lol Australians". And then things I thought for sure would be on there weren't. For example I expected Snatch Game to be entirely characters associated with Australia and New Zealand, where was anyone from Kath & Kim, Priscilla, Julia Gillard, anyone from LOTR etc? Instead most characters were actually from America or Britain and the Australian characters were either poorly done (Bindi Irwin) or downright insulting and hurtful to the person being portrayed (Lindy Chamberlain). I wish that Drag Race Down Under had been completely under the control of Australians and New Zealanders just like Drag Race Thailand was under the control of Thai producers and directors. That would have meant our culture and drag was properly represented instead of a caricature of what Americans think "Down Under" is like. You know what's way better than DRDU? House of Drag. It's actually run by Kita Mean and Anita Wiglet and it's a New Zealand drag show. And Elektra actually did super well on that drag show as well.
@juandi34612 жыл бұрын
Lady Gaga is THAT girl, imagine starting a new era just by stepping in the workroom, iconic!
@tumulovermelho932 жыл бұрын
Shangela even appeared on Glee thanks to the exposure Drag Race gave her.
@laurenwoodforde7661 Жыл бұрын
And now Glee people were on the Secret Celebrity one. We've come full circle.
@amybess8 ай бұрын
@@laurenwoodforde7661Who else besides Alex Newell?
@lifeof_clarke4 ай бұрын
Jenna Ushkowitz and kevin McHale @@amybess
@alex-hx4ec2 жыл бұрын
the way ypu pointed out how perfect the casting was in seasons 4-6 made me screammmm ur so right: alaska after redacted, coco and alyssa, dela like jinx and adore and Courtney like american idol rivals?????? the background checks were harddd
@migvault2 жыл бұрын
If I have to choose a queen to represent each era: Era 1: Obviously, the first ever winner. Era 2: Shangela was the biggest name at the time and her has that signature early season humor/mannerisms. Era 3: Alyssa Edwards represents everything that make that era the golden era. Drama, clear storyline, outstanding preforming skills and strong branding. Era 4: Katya literally broke the internet during that time. Era 5: Eureka's run is a very good example of how the narrative of the show changed during that time. Also she kinda introduced an archetype that was very prominent during this era. And an honorary mention to Miss Vanjie of course. Era 6: I don't know yet exactly, but Bimini comes to mind. An international queen, who has a almost mainstream following, two strong factors of the current drag race time.
@Barcelonia42 жыл бұрын
I agree with most of these, but I'd honestly choose Ongina to represent the first era instead. She really shined the most on that season.
@bbear26952 жыл бұрын
id say trixie and bob need to be in here somewhere.
@re23552 жыл бұрын
I think Violet Chachki also changed the game looks wise
@heyitsmira172 жыл бұрын
How is Sasha not there when her lipsync changed the game at the time? Everyone tried to emulate that and just couldn't do it.
@mistflowers2 жыл бұрын
tixie, laganja, ongina violet and bianca need to be somewhere in this list
@junelaananke71382 жыл бұрын
"And Symone Being at the Met Gala" Does someone wanna tell them Violet, Ru and Aquaria went before her?
@drakeperry6672 жыл бұрын
True, BUT Rupaul sees something special in Symone. They were seen sharing a table together, doing red carpets and acting like genuine friends. No other queen has had this much support from Rupaul herself.
@junelaananke71382 жыл бұрын
@@drakeperry667 I mean that's not what the sentiment even was. They were saying drag was becoming more mainstream, and used Symone being at the Met Gala as an example. I was pointing out Symone was not the first to go, other queens went years before her. It has nothing to do with RuPaul.
@junelaananke71382 жыл бұрын
@@drakeperry667 Also Gottmik.
@ronrendon2 жыл бұрын
@@junelaananke7138 Oh honey.......it has EVERYTHING to do with RuPaul. Without RuPaul drag would still be an underground thing at gay bars that only gays and friends of gays knew about. Sometimes I wish it was back to the "good old days" of drag show at gay night clubs but "unfort" todo cambia: everything changes! Cest la Vie!
@junelaananke71382 жыл бұрын
@@ronrendon No, it doesn't. The sentiment wasn't about RuPaul, it was about drag becoming mainstream, and *again*, one of the examples was Symone going to the Met Gala. Is that due to RuPaul's influence? Yes, absolutely. Could not be here without her. Does that specific sentence have anything to do with her, and her liking Symone more than other girls? No.
@katrinaisley60882 жыл бұрын
My biggest gripe with them trying to recreate “the season 9 magic” (don’t get it twisted I love that season) is that every twist, every gag, everything that happened made sense- like the lip sync for the crown for example- I truly believe any one of those 4 queens deserved & could’ve won- so a lip sync battle made sense against those 4 and the outcome either way would’ve made sense and been iconic, even if a different queen besides Sasha won (again- don’t get it twisted- I’m very happy Sasha won and she fought super hard for the well deserved crown- but the other girls fought just as hard too) but with the other seasons that came after- it wasn’t the same energy, not saying that s10-s13 girls didn’t work for it or deserve it- but it was clear in those seasons there was a front runner(s) and not everyone in the final was going to win- or even felt like they had a chance (that could be due to editing but still, all of this is just my opinion)
@sparo_splat2 жыл бұрын
Also there's a requirement to have a reveal during finale lipsyncs (because producers want another Sasha moment to happen), so as queens try hard to meet the high standard that Sasha set, some focus too much on the reveal itself instead of actually lipsyncing (e.g. Asia), but Sasha is a great lipsyncer not because of her reveals but because of how she performs, so most queens, especially those who aren't strong lipsyncers in the first place, really fall flat.
@katrinaisley60882 жыл бұрын
@@sparo_splat couldn’t agree more with this! I also think that there are times where they focus too much on doing some new crazy never seen before reveal (again- like Asia) instead of just timing things right- like peppermint had some AMAZING reveals because of timing and performance, not because of how “revolutiony” the move was- but how/when she did them made it 100 times better and more effective
@heyitsmira172 жыл бұрын
@@sparo_splat afaik they also asked for S9 queens to do reveals, no? I feel like I read that somewhere, could be wrong. But imo, the problem is that not only the show, but also the queens did not understand that the whole petal stunt wasn't the reason why Sasha won - she won because of the overall performance, the petals and emotion she delivered matched the song, and she was ready with a scissor to cut her wig if Stronger was chosen for her by luck - it's not about a random stunt, it's abt understanding the song and what you want to convey for the public. Unfortunatelly, people couldn't see past the rose petals.
@towerprep452 жыл бұрын
You really think Peppermint had a chance without the lip sync thing? Season 12 is the only one where ALL of the finalists felt like potential winners.
@ClaireWritesSometimes2 жыл бұрын
You're right about Season 8 feeling tonally more natural than the seasons that came after. It really does feel like somehow Seasons 8 and 7 were switched, with Season 8 (and to an extent AS2) feeling like leftover Golden Era and Season 7 feeling tonally more in line with the VH1 era that followed (VH1 era 0.5, if you will).
@stephanierakowski27292 жыл бұрын
Your description of S1 of “taking control of the joke” so defines the coping mechanisms that Ru and gays of the era used it’s amazing
@luxusmode1112 жыл бұрын
Fucking love season 9! People hated on it sm at the time but it was really the start of a major shift in the format. Loved all the queens that season, too.
@Eowyn1262 жыл бұрын
Agree!! Sasha Velour is my favorite winner to this day!!
@TheChannelXY2 жыл бұрын
It was the best season, for me at least
@Chris-ot9bk2 жыл бұрын
and now season 9 is one of the big fan favorite seasons ever
@Juanmaligno2 жыл бұрын
Hated it? It was the first good season in a while lol and most people thought that
@luxusmode1112 жыл бұрын
@@Juanmaligno sis reddit circa 2017-19 would tell you otherwise. People lost their shit when Shea lost
@rayemartin16412 жыл бұрын
RuPaul's Drag Race, no matter how saturated it seems now, will be written down in history as ground breaking TV. The magic this tv show captured is indescribable.
@brentbentKRFP2 жыл бұрын
Superb analysis of the evolution of the DR show into a global mega franchise. DragCon is another aspect of the overload era in my book. And I hope Era 7 isn't called Quarantini.
@hued25422 жыл бұрын
era 7 is called gagatondra
@juanmiguelalegre91078 ай бұрын
I believe that was Era 6. Era 7 I believe has started with S15 when it moved to MTV
@jaab.032 жыл бұрын
something that could be added to this last era is the inclusion of not only trans people to the cast, but the first transgender male an AFAB contestant in the show (Gottmik), the first ever cis female contestant in the franchise (Victoria Scone) and the first straight, cis male contestant (Maddy Morphosis) It may not be relevant to many people, and some will argue with that decisions, but it means a lot.
@biminibonbaddie2 жыл бұрын
No I agree because it’s all part of the globalification of the show. RuPaul may not have originally cast cisgender women etc, but now inclusivity is too important for the show’s longevity to be disregarded. It really diversifies the cast, giving appeal to a wider audience who may not have seen themselves in the original casts, plus gives RuPaul himself brownie points with the LGBTQ community. I think casting certain queens has changed drag itself, not just the show.
@gwiyomijessi8482 жыл бұрын
Scaredy Kat from UK season 1 was a straight cis male
@gr1is0nline2 жыл бұрын
@@gwiyomijessi848 no scaredy just had a girlfriend they never said straight
@CHLOCHLOLP2 жыл бұрын
oh my god women can be drag queens now? this is my time to shine :)
@germandarling1232 жыл бұрын
@@gwiyomijessi848 Scared Kat is bisexual! Stop this bi erasure!
@ann1ka_2 жыл бұрын
great breakdown! the first season I watched was season 6 but season 7 was the first one that I watched when it was airing. I remember feeling like I missed the golden era but now thinking back seasons 7-9 were very entertaining and had great authentic moments which is something that I miss from the newer seasons.
@yurimorroni2 жыл бұрын
Same!
@madamesneepsnorp41552 жыл бұрын
7-9 were great. 9 is arguably the best season imo
@TheLydie172 жыл бұрын
Season 6 was also my first season that I watched!
@heyitsmira172 жыл бұрын
S6 and S9 are my faves. I personally enjoy S7 more than S8 tbh, the acting challenges were too much in both seasons, but I felt like the cast in S7 pulled me in more
@chookster15832 жыл бұрын
Concerning season 1: I believe they’ve said they tried to create a fusion of project runway and AMTM with Drag Queens
@elleywest87792 жыл бұрын
I sense you're avoiding spoilers, but what kind of Queen wins is a big part of a season. I think it speaks to the trends in what the show values.
@nandezjl02112 жыл бұрын
I think the next era will be the "crossover era" where championships will face off, girls from other countries will be competing with other countries Edit: On some DC V Marvel type stuff. Multiverse of Madness lol. But also what I would love to see is themed seasons so people stop taking it so seriously like teams, old school v new school, early outs, redemption, etc
@sushiroll72 жыл бұрын
I can definitely see them doing their own version of the ANTM US vs UK season - new queens from the US against all stars of the UK seasons. Let's just hope it wouldn't be like ANTM and be the last good season made though haha.
@romeblanchard34192 жыл бұрын
I started watching drag race after seeing Violet Chachki’s tartan eleganza on Instagram, I thought that that’s from an actual runway (not just a mini challenge), I got intrigued and now I can’t imagine life without drag race.
@lokinorsea4562 жыл бұрын
This is honestly exactly how I would define the eras. I even had the same thought about grouping 1-3 but ur absolutely correct. But the best part of this video is calling sh☠️ “redacted” LMAO love the work 🖤
@fluffysprout2 жыл бұрын
Can i ask what happened?
@1934jackson2 жыл бұрын
Yeah they’re talking about Sharon. But also the fact that redacted could be applied to two people is funny 🤣. Redacted season four and redacted season 12.
@mushroup2 жыл бұрын
wait what timestamp i completely missed this lmao
@1934jackson2 жыл бұрын
@@mushroup That’s not really in this video, but it’s a lot with Sharon. And then we all know what happened with Sherry.
@platinumdynamite2 жыл бұрын
@@mushroup 8:55
@SilverAnicore2 жыл бұрын
Awesome analysis. Having joined at season 9, I wasn't ever really aware of the distiction between seasons 4-6 and 7-8, and what a huge shot in the arm All Stars 2 was for the entire franchise, not just the All Stars concept. At some point, the "Meta Era" of Drag Race also started. New queens come in with full catch phrases and merch ideas, they make references to cuts and editing *while filming* and are hyper focused on how they will be portrayed.
@thankssmillaa2 жыл бұрын
As an aside, I know we all hate the constant reveals these days and everyone trying to top the untoppable and emotionally impactful reveal Sasha Velour did but I think I know exactly why so many people try to re-create that magic and fail. They don't realize that the key element of her reveal was the emotion. Girl looked like she was screeching the lyrics and would legit die if she didn't get her message across. The props went with the story she was selling, and that's what these new reveals are missing.
@aoifeg-s42472 жыл бұрын
this was absolutely fascinating!! u explained everything so clearly but entertainingly. as a relatively new viewer, learning about the trajectory of the show is really cool
@justineprevost33982 жыл бұрын
So true!
@starcherry68142 жыл бұрын
Consider making a video about the evolution of the judging. I adore the older seasons but the judging was just cruel.
@mtl4432 жыл бұрын
I still say season 7 was amazing, the Queens were amazing and some of the most amazing queens came from that season BUT the challenges is what made season 7 tank
@Chris-ot9bk2 жыл бұрын
season 7 is such an underrated season. it had a disadvantage of being after 6 and post of the challenges flopped but even then, a few challeneges we're amazing like the john waters challenge and the fall and spring fashion challenge
@turnonmyaxel2 жыл бұрын
that shakesqueer and born naked literally haunt me still
@JoshLovesRain2 жыл бұрын
The challenges being terrible only made it more iconic
@aidenlynch46112 жыл бұрын
You should do a series on different types of edits/archetypes like the fashion queen edit or the villain edit and talk about how they can drastically change your trajectory on the show!
@lucasotaviom2 жыл бұрын
the best era of drag race is the one we get quality video essays like this the video is great and you have the best smile
@adamtexhill24002 жыл бұрын
This is so well-done! Feels like a Drag Race documentary 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@cenart99442 жыл бұрын
Speaking of Dragula, it's really interesting how Dragula is almost having the same journey as drag race with season 4 feeling like the start of a new "golden" era of the show with noticeable success and traction that the drag race franchise has had at the same time
@Juanmaligno2 жыл бұрын
It even Had it's own season 9 Era with a bigger budget and a new venue (the horror stream app in place of vh1)
@josephsainz37462 жыл бұрын
and the same is happening with a third show in mexico, "la mas draga" with its fourth season having a greater success and feeling like the beginning of a golden era
@LezbeOswald2 жыл бұрын
season 14 is almost certainly gonna be the start of a new era. the budget is obviously really high, the use of a talent show right off the bat (first time doing a talent show in a mainline season instead of an all stars season, i believe), and maybe whatever the chocolate bar twist is gonna be. hopefully we see overproduction go into things likes budget and doing whatever they can to make each individual queen shine, rather than overproduction into unfair edits or riggory.
@liamroberts25762 жыл бұрын
Icon Shangela being the only “non-winner” on the thumbnail. And literally love your face date me! 😭🤣😘
@heathernicblu2 жыл бұрын
Season five is just such a jam packed star cast.
@Meechooilka2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very interesting. Two things that could have been addressed more are: 1. The obvious change in the demographic, and by that I mean the age and gender of the average viewer. People that watched the Golden Era aren't the same that are watching it now. And smart queens like Trixie Mattel are exactly pandering to the new demographic, and with immense success! 2. Queens are no longer sincere and genuine in anything they do, all due to production demands, potential merchandising opportunities and fear of fan reaction. Everyone has to have an entrance catchphrase, describe their drag with three words starting with the same letter and be immediately placed into a drag label box.
@ZoraTheberge2 жыл бұрын
Season 12’s at-home lipsync where they got to pick a song and produce a whole number with sets and costumes felt really fresh and I think 14 did a version of it with the CNTs. It would be a really great way to re-introduce the finalist solo song idea from 7-8.
@bastiwen2 жыл бұрын
The only things I really hate about the Golden Era is the bigotry (misoginy, transphobia, etc.) and Santino Rice. Even with these problems, season 6 is still my favourite, I just roll eyes at the bigotry and mute when Santino is talking lol And can I say that I miss the finally format of season 7 and 8 ? I am super tired of these predicatble reveal lipsyncs, it was amazing the first time but each year it became more and more boring, I honestly didn't even watch the lipsync in season 13 and just skipped to the end beause of it.
@aishwaryasankhe60182 жыл бұрын
wait why do we hate santino again
@lestathvillasantimarin45242 жыл бұрын
@@aishwaryasankhe6018 idk we just do
@nei91362 жыл бұрын
@@aishwaryasankhe6018 because he has bad taste
@SurfNoir082 жыл бұрын
This is very cool. I LOVE these deep dive analyses of the show. This can hopefully help production and steer the direction of Drag Race into lasting longer. I’m afraid that once we get to Season 20 that it’ll be cancelled. With consistent views, a growing budget and QUALITY television, I don’t see Drag race going anywhere.
@seanieboi812 жыл бұрын
I've watched since season 1 episode one (I've also seen every single spin off) and my dude... this is the best breakdown I've seen. Keep it up!
@Scanny5242 жыл бұрын
Gotta love how everyone who discusses UNHhhh off the show struggles to pronounce the name seriously, it always cracks me up
@grl1212 жыл бұрын
Man, this is the first video of yours that im watching and im literally 20 seconds in but i paused to tell you YOUR BROWS ARE BEAUTIFUL honestly I dont know what it is, but theyre great and compliment your face so well congrats on themmm
@MsLizzieGurl2 жыл бұрын
Drag Race Thailand, in particular the second season, is one of my fave drag race seasons of all time. It was long, had a lot of twists, and an amazing cast. I wish Drag Race Thailand was produced from WOW so it could get the same budget and recognition Canada, UK, Down under (😐) got.
@belo77o2 жыл бұрын
Wow, the analytics of this video was so well done, expertly articulated. You have a great speaking voice, and your commentary is very well thought out. You just gained a happy subscriber, friend!
@josephmorris74472 жыл бұрын
regarding the 6 way lip sync. It's not that I forgot, it's that I'm actively trying to forget.
@_____byeliza2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE that drag race has been nonstop since season 13. I still revisit my favorite old seasons but really enjoy being able to see queens I wouldn’t otherwise encounter
@Insulindependantfati2 жыл бұрын
I love Peridiam! I’m glad you did this for drag race! ❤️
@emilylehnes72882 жыл бұрын
Loved this!! I would’ve defined the “eras” the exact same way you did 😊
@andreid.85682 жыл бұрын
"Casting Alaska right after redacted". Right there you won me! I'm a fan!
@SarahBoyd12 жыл бұрын
You are an absolute scholar of the show.
@jessicabw2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great video! RPDR has grown and its amazing that it keeps going. It's my favorite show. Two things: 1. S11 Drag-limpics challenge is underrated IMO lol 2. S9 top 4 song is underrated too!
@TheAbigailDee2 жыл бұрын
S11 Drag-lympics was the most incredible!! I rewatch that challenge all the time
@JuanCoronadoTravel2 жыл бұрын
You forgot a really important element of the most recent era, which is "the COVID era". Aside from that, such impressive analysis!
@DanGamboa3 ай бұрын
Untucked eras: S2-S6: the pink furry box era S7-S9: the raw documentary era S10-today: the guest judge era
@lukestoddard4272Ай бұрын
3:42 fun fact, I worked with Scott Storey and he was apart of the team to design the new Main Stage. He said the main inspiration for the stage design was literally “budget.” The 3D ceiling tiles were a cheap way to add texture and coverage without breaking the bank and because they had practically no money (comparatively speaking), they’d why the stage turned out the way it did!
@itsdannyhoney9 ай бұрын
A year after I had to come back to this video because it is my favorite you have ever made. It is so brilliantly done, so accurate with all the facts and the narrative and build-up throughout this video is so nice to listen to.
@anthonylawless21562 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy I discovered this channel! I cannot wait to see what else you cover. I adore this style, your content is just incredible!
@Anthony-fz9ye2 жыл бұрын
“There are issues with drag race” I’d love a whole video explaining your opinion on things fans criticise and things you think should be changed to make it better. E.g. drag race fatigue, reigns shorter than a year, you could use basically any aspect of drag race down under etc :) Good luck w your channel anyway
@a-pathetic2 жыл бұрын
You're kind of like Contrapoints of drag race KZfaq! That's a sub from me. Keep up the good work!
@kinglyyasin59852 жыл бұрын
Jack you outdid yourself again 😩 what a masterpiece. The amount of time put in is noticeable and is appreciated 🙏
@inventions1782 жыл бұрын
Though people dont want to praise her, Shardon definitely helped pave the way for a more alternative modern drag race
@Hunny8ee2 жыл бұрын
I haven't kept up with drag race stuff recently, what happened? (I'm assuming we're talking about S.N.)
@mistflowers2 жыл бұрын
@@Hunny8ee sharon has done literally everything in the book but i think me just telling you that she did blackface to impersonate rupaul should be enough
@oliviawalmsley21672 жыл бұрын
@@Hunny8ee Dida Ritz went on a podcast and brought up Sharon calling black queens the n-word behind scenes. Bob and Monet have been open over the last few years about her racism and problematic choices. I am disappointed and upset that Sharon chooses to think that way. There's a part of me that wishes for Sharon to apologise and change for the better. But I have little to no hope since she's been behaving this way for a LONG time. Redacted doesn't seem to show consideration for others' feelings.
@unsonnopronfondo Жыл бұрын
@@oliviawalmsley2167 sadly she went too far from the forgivable stuff. her controversies include grooming and talking a minor into hurting herself
@massbear2 жыл бұрын
I've been a huge Peridium fan for a while now. Very cool to see the shout-out!!
@TallGayBlackGuy_2 жыл бұрын
It’s so nice to see another super fan, who’s not lazy like me, make the kind of content and have the same takes I have
@ellablakeman62472 жыл бұрын
I so agree with 4-6 being the Golden Age of Drag Race :D Thank you so much for this breakdown! The hard work and effort you put in was so worth it!
@MikeGrahamDSM2 жыл бұрын
I am actively trying to practice unsubscribing and avoiding *content farm* affiliated channels and content, and subscribing to home-grown and hard working creators like you. You nailed this one 💅🏿.
@Mb-po4td2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for your work :) I think the push of storylines (Security Jan) or elimination order/control (putting Tamisha in bttm when Mik was right here) started to appear very clearly in this last era too than before.
@summersmells2 жыл бұрын
this video was so good!!! Thanks for making and posting it :) Really succinct break down of the eras. I read a comment on reddit once that the lipsync for the crown should have started and ended with s9 simply because everyone would be trying to out do Sasha Velour, and many would not come anywhere close. I also hate the 3-way finale lipsyncs because they're messy (- s10 finale was embarrassing imo), and the AS cast-voting because it means people like Manila and Shangela who should have been able to get right to the end were prevented from doing so by no fault of their own. tl;dr the format still needs some tweaking, and the producers need to cut back on the rigga morris but otherwise, if drag race carries on the way s12 and UKs2 went, it's going to be good for a long time to come !
@juliaphillippi84082 жыл бұрын
love these style of videos for drag race!! YESSS!!!
@juliaphillippi84082 жыл бұрын
no mention of all stars 3 though! that format was something 😵💫
@rei98172 жыл бұрын
Great video and i completely agreed with the breakdown of the eras. Years ago i lived with a gay couple and they introduced me to the show back in season 2. I can’t believe how much the show has evolved and changed but it sure has been a fun ride!
@sergioaleman48442 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos every time you upload! You do everything with such love to the queens
@s.elizabeth7322 жыл бұрын
The next era for sure is going to be "Expanding the Definition of Drag Performers" (or some more clever name). We're moving away from RuPaul's original goal of highlighting gay men and now have more genders and sexualities celebrated. UK has had a cis-gender woman and most to all seasons since 9 have included many openly trans, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming., and now (whether you agree with it or not) Maddy being a cis-gender man join is highlighting all the different identities and performers who are included in the Drag world. This, in my opinion, might lead to a lot more amateur drag queens (think shangela, tati, and priyanka only being in their first year of drag before being casted). ***Also I'm just highlighting the significance of Peppermint and how the conversation started. In NO WAY am I discounting previous Queens (Kylie, Monica, Gia...), I just mean when it was an conversation and topic during the show. I know previous Queens (most specifically Kylie) were not allowed or were forced to stop taking their hormones/pause transitioning.
@Solo-vh9fm2 жыл бұрын
I do believe season 13 was the start of that era with it being more pronounced as the next seasons air
@amberwolf53712 жыл бұрын
I've been watching Drag Race since season 2 and have watched every season since. Even if some are better than others I still have enjoyed every single season and am excited when a new season or spinoff is announced. I'm so happy to see the show get so big because the queens deserve it!
@dylannolastname7302 жыл бұрын
I know I'm pretty late but the early seasons really showed what the general idea of what drag was at the time. Compare the runway themes from s1-s5 and the themes from s7-now. Back then almost all categories (unless it's a design a challenge or s3 but that season was made for a concept-fashion type of queen to win) , the themes were all like "Movie Premiere Glam", "Fashionable Executive Realness" or "Girly Girl Couture". Now from more recent seasons, we got categories like Haute Pockets, Panto Dame or Death Becomes Her. I feel like with the more open fanbase after s6, I feel the show itself became a slightly a bit more inclusive to more complex themes for newer drag artists to appeal to newer fans.
@Melissa-tw2gp Жыл бұрын
I remember being glued to my screen watching the show when it debuted on Logo. I was so excited to see real drag on TV. Also, god I love Kennedy.
@TheAayize2 жыл бұрын
You did this list EXACTLY RIGHT. great job! season 15 is the start of a new era! exciting!! I think its going to include further inclusivity
@JM062619962 жыл бұрын
Seasons 2 and 3 are the absolute best to have ever aired. The drama, the least production riggers.
@Solo-vh9fm2 жыл бұрын
Before watching I’m going to give my own version: The Vaseline era: Season 1 The Silver era: Seasons 2 and 3 The Golden era: Seasons 4-6 The Dark era: Seasons 7-8 The Revival era: Seasons 9-11 The Progressive era: Seasons 12-14 (although season 14 is its own era at this rate with how long it’s lasting) Edit: I’d also group these eras up into a classic era (seasons 1-6), a transition era (seasons 7-10) and the modern era (seasons 11-14) Edit 2: on second thoughts (as I’m watching) I’d put season 10, 11 and 12 together (the post-revival era) and class it as a modern era season.
@anonnyanonymous48002 жыл бұрын
I agree. Season 4-6 is the best of the entire series run. 4 is my favorite.
@kathleech80442 жыл бұрын
This video is great and you have a lovely presenting style. There can never be too much Drag Race content as long as the standard remains high. It’s not mandatory to watch everything (but I like to!) just be glad people are getting their chance to shine and share their art.
@FlavioNoNavio2 жыл бұрын
For some reason I have never thought of Drag Race like this - split into "eras". And it shocks me to realize that because it actually makes a lot of sense. Very well made video! I'll definitely consider subscribing.
@Sexycamb0y2 жыл бұрын
u put so much effort in this video and it payed offfff. so organized and clean. earned a new sub
@aaronjones403411 ай бұрын
You mention liking Peridiam and INSTANTLY subscribed! 😂 Loved this video CANT wait to see more
@babibamboo86432 жыл бұрын
this is great! your videos are very well researched -- it's great to see this in this fandom! thank you :)
@rosefunk26542 жыл бұрын
Babe wake up, there's a new JackFed Video that I'll watch 5 more times this week Okay but i love your vids so much
@meioterno2 жыл бұрын
thumbs up already just for putting seasons 4-6 together..
@jordynshea2 жыл бұрын
omg so glad you’re a peridiam stan too!! excited for this video!!
@ZoZoZoeee2 жыл бұрын
Oh my god the peridiam shout out!! Even before this video started im already super excited because of your inspiration 😆
@nataliedahling2 жыл бұрын
This is such a good summation! Love Drag Race and been down since the beginning
@victorlancaster2 жыл бұрын
Something you touched on briefly in era defining parts is the level of production and emmy-winning moments is more evident in era 5 but even MORE apparent in era 6 which causes a huge shift in the way story arcs are being presented and affects casting process too.
@ncheadhntr32 жыл бұрын
This is so well done, a study in Humanitites. I was fully engaged and watched every moment of it. Going to share.
@Mitch-Alex2 жыл бұрын
I think season 3 - 6 is the golden age. Fucking ICONIC SHITT and the BEST UNTUCKED'S! When the format of Untucked changed in S7 . . . The vibe changed 📉
@j3yps Жыл бұрын
A drag race fan, a big brother and survivor fan, and a Filipino???? Fave content creator already.
@dickwintered2 жыл бұрын
DR season 12, UK season 2 and Canada season 2 were truly pinnacles of DR in a long time.
@AlexTheMusicFan2 жыл бұрын
Living for these deep dives!!
@kmhrt2 жыл бұрын
omg it's too funny, i was watching your videos all afternoon and thought about how the cadence of your editing reminds me of peridiam (since i'm a huge BB fan as well as RPDR) but wasn't sure if you were directly inspired until watching this one!! glad i wasn't just imagining it hahah. keep up the great work!
@davidckoocie65272 жыл бұрын
I always saw every three seasons as an era. 1-3, 4-6, 7-9 and so on but damn you explained this so well I have to agree with you 100%. Great video!
@Rocko80002 жыл бұрын
DAMM, this video blew my mind. Good work. Totally changed the way I see the show.🥰🥰🥰