What I recognize is an unpopular opinion, I’ve never felt that Drag Race lives or dies by how good the challenges are. Yes, I do think the show needs to freshen up its task design, but we’ve seen great seasons with the most standard challenge types imaginable. What Drag Race needs more than ever for a good season is a great cast—check—and strong storytelling. And it’s on the latter point that I think UK vs. The World Season 2 is really thriving right now…. read more.
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