RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17, Episode 2
"Drag Queens Got Talent"
Director: Nick Murray
Cast: Acacia Forgot, Arrietty, Crystal Envy, Hormona Lisa, Jewels Sparkles, Joella, Kori King, Lana Ja'Rae, Lexi Love, Lucky Starzzz, Lydia Butthole Kollins, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, Suzie Toot
It's more than just a new day in the Werk Room. RuPaul's Drag Race 17x02 low-key confirms that it's a new era for the franchise — at least that's how it feels right now. There is something fresh about not only this cast, but the show within which they are participating. I feel it. My group text feels it. The podcasts and video recaps I spend way too much time consuming feel it. Season 17 feels like a ... new wave? A fresh body-ody-ody of water? A summer ... rainfall? I am trying to think of a water metaphor considering the season's theme, but my brain is wrung out.