RuPaul's Drag U
RuPaul's Drag U

RuPaul's Drag U

2012TV ShowCanceled3 SeasonsEnglish

RuPaul and your favorite queens are back! The Dean of Drag has finally opened her "school for girls!" at RuPaul's Drag U, where biological women (the kind who don't have to tuck) undergo extreme transformations...drag queen style.

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IMDb5.5/10
Google Users78%
Director: Michael J. Weisman, Tom Collucci, John E. GalloglyGenres: Reality Television, Comedy

Plot Summary

RuPaul's Drag U is a reality competition series where drag queens transform heterosexual men into drag performers. Each episode features a new group of 'students' who receive makeovers and learn about drag culture and self-expression under the guidance of RuPaul and a team of drag professors. The show aims to boost the students' confidence and encourage them to embrace their inner fierceness.

Critical Reception

RuPaul's Drag U received a mixed to positive reception. While praised for its heartwarming makeovers and empowering messages, some critics found the premise to be repetitive or questioned its educational value regarding drag. The show was generally seen as enjoyable and a good vehicle for RuPaul's charismatic hosting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its positive and uplifting messages of self-acceptance.
  • Appreciated for its entertaining drag transformations and RuPaul's hosting.
  • Some viewers found the format to be formulaic after a few episodes.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the show, highlighting its feel-good nature and the confidence boost it gave to the participants. Many appreciated the humor and the impressive makeovers, though some felt the plot lines became predictable.

Fun Fact

The series served as a spin-off to RuPaul's successful reality competition show, 'RuPaul's Drag Race', focusing on a different aspect of the drag community.

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