Queens (2021–2022) User Reviews

Watchable but needs work

[rdh-36107 · 6/10 · 12 November 2021]

Nadine Velasquez rapping needs serious help. I think mrbob-5703 is harsh calling them old fat bags. I think they all look gorgeous. I agree too much makeup (at times). I'm still watching. Sometimes new shows have rough spots but they get smoothed.

IMDB your review code is RIDIC. Queens rocks

[bret-bannerman · 8/10 · 7 November 2021]

The shows is fun. 80s kids that loved Eve, Brandy, TLC, Salt N Pepa, etc. IMDB I have tried to write this review three times on my Android and for the million time not been able to see once I get past a few lines I'm about to lose the ability to do so fix your code.

It started strong...

[italoabreuu · 6/10 · 18 December 2021]

But man it end just a big, mush pile of meh. I had high hopes after the first episode but those hopes were strongly squashed after the finale. I don't think the whole thing warrants a season two but if it does I highly doubt I'll watch it, unfortunately.

VERY POOR ACTING AND WRITING

[dpxrp · 15 December 2021]

Very very very poor acting and writing. I cannot connect with the show and I've tried. The storylines are very weak and not entertaining at all. They need to cancel the rest of the first season and not show anymore.

One Episode and I AM HOOKED

[HelloBlockbuster · 10/10 · 21 October 2021]

Okay y'all. If you don't like this show, then it probably means a few things... 1) You weren't born in the late 70s to early 80s (aka Oregon Trail Gen/Xennials) and/or 2) You don't grasp the culture or don't want to even try (the culture being the rap/hip-hop scene).

Initially I thought this would be similar to Girls 5eva. But, uh... NO. This is not a corny comedy. This is a drama with real substance. And, my Xennial self is 100% here for Eve and Brandy's rapping skills, and acting to boot.

I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT EPISODE!

LOVE THE WOMAN POWER

[kaykwill · 9/10 · 20 October 2021]

Didn't think I would like it...but I did! Some really talented woman so glad I recorded this show. Brandy is fabulous as always. All the woman look great...while dealing with husband's and kids. I love the way this shows woman handling their business and trying. To be true to themselves!

First Ep is Rough.. Love the Plot Though!!!

[nndkqdjn · 6/10 · 20 October 2021]

This is my first review & many have the right to their own opinions so lemme say mine... I feel like this could be a good show the more I watch but this first episode had me in confusion. It jumped to so many scenes, it felt like they were in a rush to tie up the ladies stories in one episode so they can get to the music & band back together scenes. I get it, four main characters and you want to give them all their time and fit in as much backstory or whatever but it's also okay to split all that up in a matter of episodes or a two-hour premiere.

I just hope the more I watch, the better it gets because the plot of the show is very interesting & attention grabbing (as is miss Brandy!)!!!

I made it to episode 3

[fungiattitude · 2/10 · 3 December 2021]

Bad, bad, bad...sad, sad, sad I was rooting and waiting for this. Too much, too fast, I was tired trying to keep up. When Eves husband died I knew that was my last episode. It's a great concept but cringe....but what do I know.

Dope First Episode

[mvasilion · 10/10 · 20 October 2021]

The first episode was amazing. It's like a time period, comedy, drama, musical, and satire type of show. It's good that this is an all star cast and I hope this has more seasons and episodes! Maybe where they could focus less on drama.

Pretty good so far

[bnt85 · 7/10 · 11 November 2021]

I'm starting to mute the show or zone out everytime I hear that Nasty Girl song lol. I didn't picture Brandy being a rapper but so far she fits the role. Eric isn't even all that for Valeria and Naomi to be fighting over in the first place. Naturi looks stuffed and bloated in everything she wears. I'm so glad to hear Eve spit hot lyrics and she looks amazing! I hate that they made her character Brianna somewhat weak when her husband cheated with a white skinny mistress. Now the said mistress is pregnant.

Stop giving musical artists a pass

[lisaconnelly-66986 · 1/10 · 20 November 2021]

The only one with any strong acting ability is Naturi. Even then she comes off as forced but how could you not when the script is so weak and cringe worthy? Not every singer or rapper is a good actor and I think most people will give them a pass just bc they are fans of their music. Doesn't mean they can act. If that were true Ice Cube would have a Golden Globe for Are We There Yet? So desperate for ratings it's like the writers are just throwing up whatever phrases they get from black culture on social media. Everybody and their momma is a queen now. Even the title couldn't be more obviously pandering to the black demographic as it's primary source of ratings. Music is whack. Please, they give us a song like "That Chick" bc she can't say "I'm that b****h" on prime time obviously. Someone said Eve was good on the Eve show which makes it very evident they lack any background in acting/drama for that matter. Eve is one of the dopest female rappers. Just because I like her music doesn't mean I'm going to lie to myself. She is NOT a good actress. Moesha had its time and even then I thought Brandy's acting wasn't strong and the reason it was on air for so long is probably bc the supporting actors carried the show. So many people in the industry give these artists a script because it's guaranteed ratings. Not because they possess actual talent for the screen. Maybe in the studio. But not on screen. Stop pretending that your fav rapper or singer is an equally good actor when they are not. The black community is capable of producing cinema that requires intellect and insight rather than just confirming obvious hood stereotypes. Yet time and time again networks only give us a chance if we act like stereotypes. This is absolute trash. I wonder if there were even auditions. Probably just sent them all a script with their fingers crossed that Brandy and Eve would say yes. Naturi is so much better than this. I won't even comment on the other two. If you like predictable and cliché punchlines, then this is for you. If you have taste, please change the channel.

A Mom, a Church Lady, a washed-up Musician, and a disgraced Daytime TV Host come together to restart their careers.

[talkteav · 10/10 · 20 October 2021]

I want to share my thoughts (No Spoilers) on the show Queens, which premiered on ABC on Oct.19th. Yes, we have heard this story before, but this time around feels right. From the start, you begin to connect with each of the characters and their stories. The show has a good balance of light and heavy moments typical of most shows on ABC.

Viewers love underdog and second chance stories but tend to lose interest quickly with this kind of show. So I am interested in seeing how the characters and story develop, hopefully over four to eight seasons. Zahir Mcghee (show creator) has selected a funny, talented cast. The first episode took me back to the first time I watched 'Waiting to Exhale' and how that movie left me wanting more. So to see something similar in a TV series is exciting.

So far in the first episode, I felt a connection, laughed, and was left wanting to see more episodes. If you enjoy second chance stories with nostalgia and drama, I think you will like Queens.

Warning first session is 🔥 Damian Ali @TalkTeaV.

Here for it! But.....

[scottapril-55891 · 6/10 · 2 January 2022]

Love the Show. Im here for it, cause im an 80's baby. But it do come off alittle Cheesy with the fast and cliché scenes. It do jump all over the place at times with the Acting. But I'm here for love Eve love Brandy and Jadakiss and hip-hop. So I'm a wait it out season two better I bring it!!😂😂

Unrealistic as heck

[suthernstinebelle · 4/10 · 30 November 2021]

There are so many scenes in almost all the episodes that are just too unrealistic.

Another movie where the daugter tells the mother what to do & use profanity smh A wife finds another woman in her bed. The police would've been called.

The gf shows up at the funeral, afterwards the fight with the gf the mistress & the wife have a girl talk as if they're friends. Where would that happen? Not to be prejudicial but in black culture, forgiveness would come in time but not at the funeral, on the day of the funeral, and frankly the gf wouldn't be allowed at the funeral. Again not to be prejudice of women of any race, I just don't see that scene to be remotely close to what may have happen in some of the episodes. Especially, episode 4.

For this reason, I just cnt watch this unrealistic show!!

Mmm...I'm feeling it

[WinningVibes · 9/10 · 21 October 2021]

I did cringe at some cheesy parts, but overall I like a show that I can relate too. Beautiful women of color and the other actors/actresses are attractive as well. Nice to see familiar faces, Eve, Naturi, Brandy. Storyline and episode 1 has me interested in seeing more.

Queens is the next big show for millennials

[ehubtv · 10/10 · 26 October 2021]

This show was really made for a younger, more urban crowd. I loved it.

One bad review that's obviously biased is tanking the ratings on this site but the show has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Give the show a try. If it's not for you then it's not for you. That don't make it bad.

MAJOR SPOILER

[reader_gurl · 6 July 2022]

I don't usually leave reviews. I just watch and then move on, but this is to maddening not to respond somewhere.

How do you kill off one of the main characters halfway through the season?

I wanted to love this show but man.

WATCH FOR YOURSELF- it's Good?

[feliciaclegg-90999 · 7/10 · 1 November 2021]

I know when a show is Good when I am not reaching for my phone. The singing and dancing is entertaining, and the storylines and acting are pretty good so much so that I am anticipating the next episode.

Showrunners Focused on Casting and Music Quality but Nothing Else.

[jamericanbeauty · 2/10 · 28 October 2021]

It took me Episodec1 plus 10 minutes of Episode 2 to realize no matter how much I like the cast, the script will stay allergic to good storytelling. The show is unoriginal, unfunny and every character is uninteresting. It will never be a good show because showrunners relied solely on the star power of its cast and their fan bases, mainly Naturi Naughton (hoping her big Power fanbase will carry over). I love E-v-e and the music sounds great, but the show is so, so bad. Episode 2 opens with a shooting or hit on the Nasty B-tches then it cuts away to show the days preceding the shooting. Married Jill (Naughton) is in bed with her side chick who she has zero chemistry with, followed by her Husband willing to settle for a polygamist lifestyle. Yawn. Eve and her cheating Husband talk about his cancer again. Ugh. Brandi has a dull lunch scene with her daughter and Cam'ron and Cam'ron's George Jefferson hairline and I realize I don't care who got shot in the opening scene, so I deleted my series recording.

AMAZING

[rotewo · 10/10 · 21 October 2021]

Ngl when I saw the trailer and hear Eve, Brandy and NATURI Naughtin we're gonna be apart of this I had to tune in~ wow the lyrics, script and nostalgia of pre- 2000 rap music- Queens is the new go-to show I wanna see! I wasn't too familiar with the 4th woman on the screen but she looks amazing as well and can act her heels off!

Surprised

[polancons · 7/10 · 6 November 2021]

I initially watched just to see what's it about. Have seen 2 episodes so far. I like it. It's relatable to probably how these celebs rise to fame and then go to living regular lives without fortune and fame only to try to get to relive that dream if they get the chance. Having a little trouble seeing Brandy as the "always ready to throw hands chick"

Why and I watching this???

[kowas_2 · 3/10 · 18 January 2022]

OMG so much potential so little effort! With talent like EVE and Brandy and the rest of the cast I was really hoping for something good! This show is sooooooo badly written. It will hurt your head. I think they tried too hard and failed. I guess better to try and fail than to not to try at all. Just expected better.

QUEENS is your new favorite show!

[claifl · 9/10 · 20 October 2021]

Where do I begin? Musical shows never gave me a good reason to watch beyond the pilot. QUEENS is different because the pilot gave me everything: the writing is incredible and brilliant, the acting is undeniable, Brandy who plays Naomi aka Xplicit Lyrics is the one who captivated me the most with her serious gaze, threatening but also vulnerable. And then, Naturi Naughton, who balances comedy and drama so well. What's the other thing took my breath away? Music of course! I find this to be the first musical drama show which the production, the lyrics, the talents, the vocals are all connected and well executed. Unlike shows like Empire and Star, QUEENS music is not overproduced, (there is less bass thank God!) but more instruments in forefront such as flute and guitar. The lyrics are more serious and connected to the scenes. The musical talent? Eve and Brandy's flows/voices gave more authenticity. Naturi, honestly was very good, Nadine was doing well for a novice. So, there are not only actresses but real music and TV stars who reinforces the credibility of the music of the show. Way to go! I can't wait for what the next episode.

I like it

[suthernstinebelle · 4/10 · 20 October 2021]

Just watched the pilot. I thought it would be the typical show about music without a good plot.

I like the way the Queen's were introduced. Giving their former singing backgrounds and then showing their current lifestyle was a great way to start a pilot.

I'm not going to give anything away, never mind the low rating. Judge for yourself, it was much better than I anticipated & im definitely watching it again.

Unique and different!

[jerrellanderson · 10/10 · 26 October 2021]

This show is surprisingly pretty good! Is it the best acting? No! But there are a lot of shows with not so great acting however they are doing a great jobs with their Characters! I am not watching the show because I am looking for an Oscar worthy actor or actress. I love how the story is laid out and how funny these characters really are and sometimes, Kinda Crazy too lol. I am looking for more as this story become more told, but so far I am entertained! My only thing will be I would like for them to slow down the pace just a little bit, because it moves a little quickly.