Premiered: September 18, 2020
Starring: Fred van Leer, Nikkie Plessen, Matthijs Schreurs, Puru Schout, Envy Peru, Janey Jacké, Ma’Ma Queen, Miss Abby OMG, ChelseaBoy, Sederginne, Madame Madness, Megan Schoonbrood, Patty Pam-Pam & Roem
Guest Judges: Claes Iversen, Sanne Wallis de Vries, Roxeanne Hazes, Nikkie de Jager, Rick Paul van Mulligen, Amber Vineyard, Carlo Boszhard, Ruth Jacott, Raven van Dorst, Loiza Lamers & Edsilia Rombley
With drama that unsuccessfully tries to emulate the early seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race and an unhelpful judging panel, Drag Race Holland is one of the rougher entries in the Drag Race universe.
Ten queens compete to become the first Dutch Drag Race Superstar with host Fred van Leer and permanent judge Nikkie Plessen.
Compared to other hosts, the overly flirty van Leer seems distant toward the competing queens and doesn’t do walkthroughs. The judging panel – except for the fantastic Nikkie de Jager – don’t give overly helpful critiques and have a very limited view on what’s feminine and masculine.
The queens feel overly produced with raging arguments that seem to end as quickly as they begin. Though the top two are deserving, one is unapologetically rude throughout and the other gets undeserving wins.
Final say: Holland isn’t where it’s at. ★★★☆☆
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