PSA: There is something nuts going down next week apparently. If you want the T spilled then go over to Reddit, but apparently it's about to pop off. I'll say this: there is a traditional reunion next week and then a live finale. It's going to be more Project Runway in that the contestants' scores throughout the…

I was speaking more towards perception than reality. Like why it's hard to criticize Islam without sounding racist. I am well aware that people of Middle Eastern descent are not the only ones who are Muslim.

That first sentence is a hell of a good line and I'm stealing it. I think the issue is that Islam is so directly tied to race that it feels like the two are inseparable where criticism is concerned. But I agree, a people's belief structure is 100% open to discussion and debate. It is not an inalienable right to just…

I totally agree about the cast finding organic rhythms with one another but I'd argue that this cast never did because they're all so damn sensitive to life post-Drag Race. No one wants to be mean or hurtful so they all pussy-foot around each other and it's BORING. I would rather have some concocted reality nonsense…

I do not agree that Sasha did the worst this episode. An acceptable verse and an acceptable outfit are still better than whatever Peppermint wore and Trinity's garbled kindergarten rap.

I'd rather feel hatred towards Ginger than a meh dislike for Alexis Michelle. Don't get me wrong, season seven was kind of a shitshow. But it was still recognizably Drag Race, just with lesser queens. This season didn't even feel like the same show. I've made this comparison before but it feels like Skin Wars now and…

As much as I think she deserves it, I doubt the Valentina stans would have let that happen.

Hopefully Ru takes some notes and casts seriously shady queens in season 10. We need a Willam. Hell, I'd even take a Detox.

It's just weird to bounce back and forth between "we're going to prep everything for you" challenges and "here's a push into the deep end without water wings" challenges.

But we shouldn't be glimpsing gold, it should be consistently on display! I wish they had spread out season 6 contestants so Bianca could have won that season, Adore could have won season 7 and DeLa could win this one. We need some star-power and stat.

I love me some Shea but there's this blasé quality to her that irks me. Bob and Bianca sailed through the competition but it always felt like they worked for it. I think Shea has an extraordinary amount of talent (which is why she's probably going to win) but I don't get the work ethic from her. But who knows, maybe…

Weird that neither person would get a screenplay credit if that was at all true.

They had a lot of that this season too but the real issue was the lack of direction. Where was a comedy coach for the roast challenge? Where was the direction when Nina and Valentina were floundering with their pilot? In past seasons there seemed to be a team of people that helped the queens achieve everything they…

I get that. None of them possess a talent as powerful as Bob's comedy or Kim's aesthetic. I guess what I meant was that this group is more well-rounded, and that makes it more exciting to see who'll win. It honestly could be Shea or Trinity depending on how much team vs. individual wins will count. But probably Shea.

In terms of pure talent then yes I agree that this was a step up from the previous few seasons. But come on, the show itself? Three, THREE lip-syncs were decided before they started and I could count the number of memorable LSFYL performances on one hand. The critiques week-to-week were a joke. Not once did anyone get…

They should choose one queen from each season (including AS1) to come back. Battle of the Seasons for real for real.

Nina definitely needs a few years to cook. I almost want her to fade away for a while Tati-style and then come roaring back on All-Stars 4 or 5.

I actually like this finale group more than even last season. Where it felt like the final three of Bob, Kim Chi and Naomi all had fatal flaws (Bob's make-up and some outfits, Kim's lack of performance skill and Naomi's narrow skill pool) these queens all feel like they have at least a base level of talent in most…

I'm grading on a curve here.

I'd say seasons 1, 7 and AS1 were mediocre but this was the first time the series has been straight-up not good.