AJ and the Queen

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 10, 2020
Metascore
46

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
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Critic Reviews

  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Daniel D'Addario
    Jan 10, 2020
    30
    Unfortunately, Netflix’s “AJ and the Queen” has little to recommend it other than Ru himself, bringing to bear the star’s charisma on a tonally uneven, shaky story and trusting that glamour will carry the day. Even RuPaul has his limitations.
  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Kathryn VanArendonk
    Jan 10, 2020
    20
    The acting is not great. It is bad. ... Whatever its intention, AJ and the Queen is indeed awful. But it’s not good because of it.

Awards & Rankings

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#32 Most Discussed TV Season of 2020

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User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 43
  3. Negative: 13 out of 43
  1. rivalskools
    Jan 11, 2020
    2
    AJ and the Queen has promise from looking at the trailer. I’ve watched pretty much ever series of Drag Race and in all honestly any hype forAJ and the Queen has promise from looking at the trailer. I’ve watched pretty much ever series of Drag Race and in all honestly any hype for this new show is quite undeserved. I can’t tell if RuPaul can act or not, and I’m sure the kid who plays AJ is talented in another else but damn this is a complete train wreck.

    AJ is the most irritating character I’ve came across on Television, the sad thing is it’s the why the character is written more than anything - bratty and constantly displaying angst and attitude, it gets REAL tired after the first episode.

    The plot is basic and predictable, in all honestly the relationship between AJ and RuPaul is completely unbelievable. Let’s hope Netflix cancels this after this season. I have no idea why shows like the OA get cancelled and the likes of AJ and the Queen get the green light    … Full Review »
  2. KnottyGirl
    Jan 24, 2020
    3
    I am a huge fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race and was really excited to see the arrival of AJ and the Queen on Netflix. Unfortunately, my excitementI am a huge fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race and was really excited to see the arrival of AJ and the Queen on Netflix. Unfortunately, my excitement didn’t last long, for a myriad of reasons. First, the acting was way over the top at some points and completely flat at others. I’m sure that Izzy G is a nice little kid and all but her acting was like fingernails on a chalkboard...painful. I found the acting of much of the rest of the cast pretty bad too, including RuPaul himself, which surprised me. I assumed that, with his years in the entertainment industry, he would be a fairly seasoned actor. Next, the storyline was just ridiculous! The writing team tried to cram way too much in and it just became too outrageous at times and left plot line gaps in other places. So much so that, what could have been quite funny just fell flat on its face. The only true enjoyment I got from this show was spotting and identifying the Queens from RPDR. Such a disappointment!… Full Review »
  3. HonneyNos
    Jan 16, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. The spoiler is RuPaul is not nearly good enough at acting to pull off even the limited requirements of his part in this poorly written, bungled attempt to cash in on his limited appeal as a social media star. I don't know why I even tried this out.… Full Review »
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