"I don't think it's a coincidence that the two best episodes this season (this one and the premiere) have been the sewing challenges, where the producers get out of the girls' way and just let them be drag queens. To be clear: This is not a great episode because of the challenge, which is convoluted and off-putting and seemingly designed because the producers were worried about the karmic retribution they were facing by depriving Vita of her first-episode win. It's"
"a great episode because the cast is really good, and watching them interact is an utter delight. The girl-group songs were terrible; the RDR Live! scripts stank; this challenge is weird. The success of this season will rest on the girls, not the twists, and if the producers can just not fuck it up, I think we're in for an entertaining rest of the season."
The episode features beautiful gowns, hideous jumpsuits, fighting, crying, fainting, accusations of faking fainting, and a performance by Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford. Sewing challenges allow the queens creative space and produce the season's strongest moments, while a convoluted producer-driven challenge detracts from structure. The cast's personalities and interactions drive enjoyment despite terrible girl-group songs and weak RDR Live! scripts. Interpersonal drama centers on Briar, Mia, Athena, Juicy, and Mandy, involving boundary violations, off-camera shady behavior, and disagreements about who should have stayed in the competition. The season's success hinges on the queens, not the twists.
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