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Shade: Queens of NYC

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A docu-follow-musical-reality show that explores what happens to New York's fiercest, funniest drag queens as they vie for fame, fortune, and love.

DocumentaryReality
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5th October 2017 - 21st December 2017
Director
Raphaël Rodriguez
Producer
Maria Luisa Gambale
Top Cast
Marti Gould CummingsTina BurnerBrita Filter
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It Takes a Village, Gurl Still
It Takes a Village, Gurl
5th October 2017

Episode 1

New York's fiercest drag queens vie for adoration, adulation and validation. Disenfranchised after the 2016 presidential elections, Marti Gould Cummings finds himself using his platform as a drag performer to realize his political ambitions.

Werk, Queen! Still
Werk, Queen!
12th October 2017

Episode 2

As her inaugural performance at Gurlesque approaches, Brita Filter begins to examine the impact drag has had on her physical and emotional health.

Drag Queen Story Hour Still
Drag Queen Story Hour
19th October 2017

Episode 3

Marti wants to have kids. He's invited to lead Drag Queen Story Hour to experience what it's like to spend time with them. Holly needs Tina's help to prep for Paige's upcoming competition, So You Think You Can Drag. Tina is reluctant.

A Tale of Two Queens Still
A Tale of Two Queens
26th October 2017

Episode 4

Brita's producing a pageant and Jasmine desperately wants in. Worried what might happen if she loses, Brita hesitates to say yes. Tina convinces Jasmine to do something other than drag, so they set out on an adventure in Queens.

Drowning in Drag Still
Drowning in Drag
2nd November 2017

Episode 5

Eager to find love, Holly and Brita are desperate to hit the dating scene again. Jasmine steps in to help the boys get primped and polished. Tina's apartment is overflowing with wigs and gowns, so Marti offers to help clear the clutter.

So You Think You Can Drag Still
So You Think You Can Drag
9th November 2017

Episode 6

Paige Turner kicks off the final season of her legendary show, So You Think You Can Drag. Holly is competing this time around, and Tina and Chelsea are here to make sure she can take home the crown. Meanwhile, Brita and Jasmine join Marti at drag queen spin class.

Dragonomics Still
Dragonomics
16th November 2017

Episode 7

Working overtime, but not having enough to show for it, Brita and Holly turn to Paige Turner for help with money matters. Jasmine and Marti go in search of a new faith community, a not-so-easy task for two NYC drag queens.

It's Harder in Heels Still
It's Harder in Heels
30th November 2017

Episode 8

Marti records a Christmas album with the help of Blake, Broadway legends and fellow queens Jasmine and Tina. William returns from a musical theatre tour and reflects on his struggles with poverty as a young artist in NYC.

Her Final Number Still
Her Final Number
7th December 2017

Episode 9

As Paige preps for the show, Holly decides to take her drag career to the next level.

The Queens of I-95 Still
The Queens of I-95
14th December 2017

Episode 10

Tina and the other girls hit the road for the Miss'd America pageant in Atlantic City. All eyes are on them as they hit the Borgata stage to prove who's the top queen. Brita takes a much needed day off from drag for a very special mother and son date.

Slay the Vote Still
Slay the Vote
21st December 2017

Episode 11

Marti decides to take his political career to the next level. Can he get the queens and others to truly care about local politics? William teaches dance to LGBTQ youth, prompting him to re-examine his past homeless in New York City.