AJ and the Queen
AJ and the Queen

TV Show spotlight

AJ and the Queen

2020
TV Show
Canceled
1 Season
English

While traveling across the country in a run-down RV, drag queen Ruby Red discovers an unlikely sidekick in AJ: a tough-talking 10-year-old stowaway.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users71%
Director: Michael Patrick KingGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A down-on-her-luck drag queen named Ruby Red travels across the country with AJ, a tough-talking, 11-year-old stowaway who dreams of becoming a lawyer. Together, they form an unlikely bond and help each other navigate the challenges of life on the road. Along the way, Ruby learns valuable lessons about family and finding herself, while AJ discovers the importance of empathy and understanding.

Critical Reception

AJ and the Queen received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its inconsistent tone and predictable plot. While RuPaul Charles's performance was generally praised for its charisma, the show struggled to balance its comedic and dramatic elements effectively. Audience reception was also divided, with some appreciating the heartfelt message and RuPaul's presence, while others found it formulaic and lacking depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • RuPaul Charles delivers a charming performance that anchors the series.

  • The show attempts to blend comedy and drama but often falters in finding a consistent tone.

  • Despite its flaws, the heartwarming message about found family resonates with some viewers.

Google audience: Google users found the show to be an entertaining watch, appreciating RuPaul's energetic performance and the show's feel-good message. However, some viewers felt the plot was predictable and the humor occasionally fell flat, leading to a mixed but generally positive audience reception.

Fun Fact

The series was filmed in various locations across the United States, including Charlotte, North Carolina, and Las Vegas, Nevada, reflecting the cross-country journey of its characters.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
silori5725

silori5725

Bit late, watched this just under a year ago too. Not sure what "ritteh" means about this being an absurd plot, it's a television show, of course it isn't viable in reality! This might be one of my all time favorite shows, the strong emotio...

ritteh

ritteh

The premise of the show is a bit absurd. In no reality would the plot be viable in reality. But this is a TV show, not reality, and therefore things don't always have to match up. I don't know how to wax poetically in reviews, but I'll just...