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Shade: Queens of NYC

Shade: Queens of NYC

2017•22m•Documentary•Reality
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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.

Raphaël Rodriguez · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime22m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 5, 2017

Episodes

E1

It Takes a Village, Gurl

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.

Oct 5, 2017

E2

Werk, Queen!

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

Oct 12, 2017

E3

Drag Queen Story Hour

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.

Oct 19, 2017

E4

A Tale of Two Queens

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.

Oct 26, 2017

E5

Drowning in Drag

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.

Nov 2, 2017

E6

So You Think You Can Drag

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.

Nov 9, 2017

E7

Dragonomics

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.

Nov 16, 2017

E8

It's Harder in Heels

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.

Nov 30, 2017

E9

Her Final Number

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

Dec 7, 2017

E10

The Queens of I-95

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.

Dec 14, 2017

E11

Slay the Vote

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.

Dec 21, 2017

Actors

Marti Gould Cummings

Marti Gould Cummings

Self

Tina Burner

Tina Burner

Self

Brita Filter

Brita Filter

Self

Paige Turner

Paige Turner

Self

Jasmine Rice LaBeija

Self

Chelsea Piers

Self

Nathan McManus

Self

Jada Valenciaga

Self

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