"There are a million reasons why she's engaging to watch: She's passionate about her family, extremely petty, and holds an incredibly strong grudge. She's wily, playing the game of Drag Race at a level that most of these queens can only dream of, and has no qualms about using any advantage she may have to get what she wants. Athena also has the added benefit of being a remarkable narrator who clearly states her objectives"
"But to extract the full value out of her as a character, the show needs her to be a legit contender. That means she needs a win, and this week makes sense. Athena wins the "Rate-a-Queen" talent show not because she deserves it on talent, but because she deserves it as a reality-TV personality (which is a different kind of talent). Rate-a-Queen requires exactly what Athena can give: a competent performance and successful politicking."
Athena Dion functions as the season’s undisputed main character and the strongest reality-TV performer in the cast. She combines passion for family, pettiness, and a lasting grudge with a wily strategic sense that lets her leverage advantages to achieve goals. She narrates clearly, states objectives, and brings energetic enthusiasm. She maintains defined relationships with many castmates, making her exceptionally valuable to producers. Despite dominant presence, challenge work has been largely competent rather than outstanding, including a recent win. The recent Rate-a-Queen victory reflects strategic politicking and a competent performance more than superior raw talent.
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