RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race

In shady times, let there be light.

Created by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, RuPaul

On MTV, Logo

2009–18 seasons255 episodes7.5 / 10

A joyful, high-energy competition celebrating drag artistry and self-expression, built on encouragement and spectacle rather than cruelty.

Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.

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Questions people ask

  • Does RuPaul's Drag Race leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.

  • Is RuPaul's Drag Race sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.

  • Is RuPaul's Drag Race easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.

  • Is RuPaul's Drag Race violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is RuPaul's Drag Race scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity67

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like RuPaul's Drag Race, and what each one shares →

Like RuPaul's Drag Race

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as RuPaul's Drag Race

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like RuPaul's Drag Race, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like RuPaul's Drag Race, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like RuPaul's Drag Race, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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