So far it's a very forgettable season. Compared to UK 2 and 13.
24 Reviews
Meh.......
kylemileham22 May 2021
Overly'Produced and killed the franchise for me.
saleh-7963629 May 2021
The producers have the Top 3 in mind , and nothing seems like a competition anymore but almost a scripted show with weird judging and clear favoritism. I lost the interest in the whole series and the franchise by episode 4.
Australian Drag💕
jansendaniel-006932 August 2022
This show is truly camp, colorful and crazy... just like Australian drag in real life! Also very happy for the representation of drag from New Zealand. This show has some questionable characters, but overall i really recommend to watch!! Especially if you are a fan of drag and/or Australia.
The worst season of the franchise
davidfantasyvii13 June 2021
Not bad
coreykdelahunt28 June 2021
Hmmm
benswindin-4103527 May 2021
Not really sure on this one yet, so far its just been leaving a bad taste with me after watching. Something about it seems rather bitter, think it might be both the queens and also the judging. Don't really get that excited feeling to watch it like I do with the other versions of drag race.
Down Under has so much potential but Ru has ruined it
emmerindeed18 June 2021
This is the worst version of drag race despite Aus and NZ being excellent places for talent. The show is overproduced to a point where it is not enjoyable to watch, it's clearly rigged, and leaves you dying for some good producing.
I can't recommend it, especially how clear it is that Ru is clueless about NZ culture and is only taking advantage of their COVID-free status.
I can't recommend it, especially how clear it is that Ru is clueless about NZ culture and is only taking advantage of their COVID-free status.
WORST SERIES OF RUPAUL DRAG RACE
tjclarkk24 August 2022
This series is absolutely diabolical. The cast is a horrendous bunch of idiots who call themselves drag queens even though they can't do anything of the sort. The runway outfits have been awful and the lipsyncs are boring. There is no highlight in this series as the production has stooped so low it does not seem like Rupaul even cares about the show anymore. It feels like a parody of the original whilst Rupaul fake laughs in the background. Watching this series is like watching paint dry. It is very boring and like flogging a dead horse. Michelle Visage's stylist this season deserves to be sacked as her fake wigs don't even try to hide her alopecia. This series is cheap.
Definitely one to keep on watching
rodrigues-3918910 May 2021
Drag race down under has stolen my heart after only two episodes. The queens are drop dead gorgeous and absolutely hilarious, they definitely know how to banter among one another and with the judges. The conversations in the workroom are wholesome and emotional, some of the most beautiful and eye opening after drag race UK. This series has really surprised me and I can't wait for more!
amazin best with uk
adamchard-283362 June 2021
Love it alot pf people think the queens are nasty its australian humour they dont get it,, considering it was rushed due to covid they did well ,,,
it is alot of drag race layely ill be giving the subtitle countries a miss of drag race and will just stick with aussies and uk.
Worst season by far
mzxz21 June 2021
I get it. Covid. But what's the excuse for it looking like it had the budget of that would barely cover the costs of a meal at McDonald's? It looks and feels so cheap, I could barely watch the screen. The queens were ok but the over production left us with little to no character development. Hence the whole season went by without us even knowing who was who or why we should care. The lip syncs were boring. So so boring. This season is truly a set in the background while you're doing your chores around the house kind of season. Already forgotten. Shame. There shouldn't be a down under season 2 if this is the standard.
Do it right or don't do it at all
kowas_28 September 2023
I'm so confused as to why they created this spin off?? Is it showcasing great talent? No! Is it a man amazing production .. NO! Is Ru slaying it. NO! Fr the budgeted week room to the 3 meter runway to the queens who deuces to go to GOLO and grab what was left at the bargain bin this spin of hasn't got anything. I would strongly suggest actually spending the $$$ and give these queens the chance to shine. I would hope we have better talent than these 3 seasons have showcased.
I'm guessing that Ru and Michelle haven't watched back a single episode so far otherwise they would have stepped in and made some changes.
The challenges are dart the talent shows are talentless the whole thing is a let down. When other smaller countries such as Sweden and holland can produce a better production we know something is wrong fix it or can it. Stop the massacre!!!
I'm guessing that Ru and Michelle haven't watched back a single episode so far otherwise they would have stepped in and made some changes.
The challenges are dart the talent shows are talentless the whole thing is a let down. When other smaller countries such as Sweden and holland can produce a better production we know something is wrong fix it or can it. Stop the massacre!!!
Appalling
barambah30 May 2021
Apart from the fact that Drag Race has been done to death, the Down Under version scrapes the bottom of the barrel. A bunch of talent limited queens from Australia plus some Kiwis making up the numbers due to filming in Auckland. The episode tonight about a spread in a jar crossed the line of humour to plumb the depths of down right disgusting. The contestants, producers and RuPaul knew the episode had crossed the line so tried to disguise it by a lot of contrived PC chat and learning moments for all us red neck Australians. If the series gets another season, they have to film it in Australia and access 'celebrities' that at least some of us have heard of.
Worst season ever
marilenbazyomon25 June 2021
Please, RuPaul, stop being greedy and let others handle it
sami-2795020 June 2021
If this was "Australia's Top Drag" I would give it 8. The queens are talented. They could probably show their talent. But since it's RuPaul, it's a 4.
He doesn't care. It's obvious. The top 3 is chosen before the show starts, like in other spin-offs usually. There's nothing the others can do. There can be "this is the best you've done so far" followed immediately by "you're up for elimination." There can be "this was definitely worst you've done" and it gets "you're safe" because they chose them to the top three.
He just barely is there, fake laughing and pretending to be nice. It doesn't work.
If he let it go, like Thailand, it might be good. But greedy is as greedy does.
He doesn't care. It's obvious. The top 3 is chosen before the show starts, like in other spin-offs usually. There's nothing the others can do. There can be "this is the best you've done so far" followed immediately by "you're up for elimination." There can be "this was definitely worst you've done" and it gets "you're safe" because they chose them to the top three.
He just barely is there, fake laughing and pretending to be nice. It doesn't work.
If he let it go, like Thailand, it might be good. But greedy is as greedy does.
a whole new level of mess
berrucespu5 January 2022
We have seen some messy seasons like Holland S2, Italia S1 and Canada S1 but this is...beyond.
I can cope with some questionable placements, ineffective storytelling, a bit of riggory and so on but this season was really too much.
It simply didn't make sense. It was painful to watch. The judges were delusional. Production was on something. I don't even have the words to say how awful the entire thing was...I liked the queens, let's leave it at that.
I can cope with some questionable placements, ineffective storytelling, a bit of riggory and so on but this season was really too much.
It simply didn't make sense. It was painful to watch. The judges were delusional. Production was on something. I don't even have the words to say how awful the entire thing was...I liked the queens, let's leave it at that.
Disappointing season
jasondbrown845 December 2021
As a person living in Australia, I was looking forward to Drag Race Down Under. What I saw was a cheap production, with many drag queens who have had a racist past. If I was Rupaul I wouldn't bother with another season of Drag Race Down Under. If you are looking to watch an "international" version of Drag Race I would suggest checking out the UK version.
Fixed for sure!!!
taranorton-4171030 September 2021
Probably the worst produced of the entire franchise
southmelbourne15 November 2022
The whole series looks like it was produced by work experience students.
An NZ TV production house makes this and to be honest it shows - there just isn't the budget (even with other companies like STAN kicking in) to get a decent result... This isn't to suggest NZ doesn't have plenty of TV production talent it does - but you can see the money NOT spent here very clearly.
The 2nd series shows little improvement around quality...
Apparently a third season is in the works but I fear we'll get another crappy version of which if that's the case, will surely be the final nail in the drag coffin of any future down under series.
An NZ TV production house makes this and to be honest it shows - there just isn't the budget (even with other companies like STAN kicking in) to get a decent result... This isn't to suggest NZ doesn't have plenty of TV production talent it does - but you can see the money NOT spent here very clearly.
The 2nd series shows little improvement around quality...
Apparently a third season is in the works but I fear we'll get another crappy version of which if that's the case, will surely be the final nail in the drag coffin of any future down under series.
Worst drag race season of all time...
zpngcbzdq5 January 2022
Alot of improvement needed.
elithomas-8364812 August 2022
I love rpdr but....
mackenziepearle11 November 2022
They get rid of the only likable characters and we're truly left with the worst of the worst. It's seriously such a mess of a show. It's just awful.i can't even finish it. I watched most.. but I had to abandon it after while. I honestly can't find even one thing redeemable about this. Both "winners" are so unlikeable, yet full of themselves. Which is confusing... because they just aren't nice, talented, or even deserving of calling themselves winners. Or if they are, it's definitely not shown on here. I don't think I'll ever watch this spin off again because it's just not funny, entertaining, or even filled with people that grow on you.
Tasteless as having a McDonald's
maxvent11 September 2022
The franchise is disappointing to say the least, but in this one what bothers the mosr is that Ru is supposed to be involved himself.
Nothing saves this tasteless spinoff where not even the fake laughter of Ru and Michelle makes it for a watch.
The format of the franchise is exhausted, everything becomes predictable. You know you will see some fake drama and tears, the boring snatch game and everything looks scripted, no space for reality here.
Thank God we have the UK version which is by far the only one that saves the franchise.
For the rest, I don't even think I will remember the name of any of these queen.
Ru needs a break and come with something fresh to upgrade the series...
Nothing saves this tasteless spinoff where not even the fake laughter of Ru and Michelle makes it for a watch.
The format of the franchise is exhausted, everything becomes predictable. You know you will see some fake drama and tears, the boring snatch game and everything looks scripted, no space for reality here.
Thank God we have the UK version which is by far the only one that saves the franchise.
For the rest, I don't even think I will remember the name of any of these queen.
Ru needs a break and come with something fresh to upgrade the series...
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