Queen of the Universe

I have always been somewhat skeptical of singing shows because they follow the same predictable pattern. This show throws all of that into a tailspin introducing the world to a whole new meaning of talent. Drag queens, whether you love or hate them, are definitely having a moment. If it isn't groundbreaking enough, the VOCALS are gifts from god. These contestants represent people from all over the world and they do their home countries proud. RuPaul has another hit series on his hands and the judging panel was spot on. The panel consisted of predictable individuals like Michelle Visage and Trixie Mattel but surprised us with the honest Vanessa Williams and power vocalist Leona Lewis. One of the most interesting aspects was the studio audience picked their favorites throughout the series and the judges got to give one of the bottom 2 or 3 the boot. Exciting, unpredictable, and a fresh take on a tired singing competition structure. This is an absolute must watch and I cannot wait for Season 2!!!!!

This was a totally fun series to watch! All of the talent and production of your regular singing competitions with some really great personalities. That yodeler from Canada made me PROUD! The judges panel is perfect. I didn't think I could love Trixie more than I already did. Can't wait for the next season.

We loved this new formula with drag contestants having to sing rather than lip sync, there were some amazingly surprising voices with equally amazing costumes and wigs. Our only complaint was that it way way too short at only 6 episodes. Considering that Ru Pauls Drag Race is in excess of 20 .episodes, one gets time to get to know contestants. By episode 2 so many contestants had been eliminated that we hardly recognised any of them in the final. It is difficult to rate contestants on 1 episode alone. Looking forward to a Season 2 but longer please.

Edge of my seat binge-worthy television viewing. A singing competition of true talent with all the spangles any magpie or bowerbird could wish for. Heaven! Fabulous budget and all the colour and movement anyone could desire.

I look forward to Season 2 with glee.

Queen of the Universe is probably RuPaul's biggest failure since Drag U. Outside of having two Contenders who could sing being either eliminated or thrown by the way side, outside of it's $250,000 cash prize it never escapes the feeling that you've snuck into some high end karaoke night that makes a mockery of drag instead of empowers it.

If there is a Season 2, there should be some serious thought on the overall structure of the show and it's casting being treated as utterly disposable.