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RPDR Winners Ranked!

Disclaimer: the following list is MY opinion so don't come for me. Also, this won't be including All Stars winners, I'll do a separate list for that!

#11 - Tyra Sanchez, S2: Don't even get me fucking started on Tyra. I was 100% Team Raven and I'm still not over it.

#10 - Bebe Zahara Benet, S1: Elephant in the room; season one just kind of sucked. Bebe did the best she could given the low budget and lackluster challenges and ultimately came out on top because of it. I personally liked Nina Flowers a little more but I’m not mad at Bebe’s win. However, I wasn’t a huge fan of her on AS3, even though her extreme confidence was rather amusing. I do love saying “Kamerooooon” though!

#9 - Violet Chachki, S7: Another disclaimer: I don’t dislike anybody on this list below Tyra, they’re just victims of not being my favorites. Violet started off in episode one being not extremely likeable, but that changed over the course of the season and by the finale, I had basically accepted the fact that she was going to win. I was Team Ginger though and let’s be honest, it was between her and Violet because Pearl had no chance in hell of winning after “is there something on my face?” gate. I do appreciate Violet’s art and I love that she seems to be pretty close with some of her season 7 sisters. And no reveal, at least in my opinion, has ever come close to Violet’s fall runway. Just saying.

#8 - Aquaria, S10: On first viewing, I didn’t NOT like Aquaria, but I didn’t love her either. I was actually rooting for Eureka to win because it’s high time a big queen places higher than runner up! Rewatching it though, I do see why Ru gave her the crown; her runways were perfect and for such a young queen, she was so fucking polished. I was Team Miz Cracker in that iconic “twin” rivalry, but again, I don’t hate Aquaria, she just isn’t one of my top faves. I do respect her and her drag and I’m sure with age, she is just going to get that much better (if that’s even possible)!

#7 - Raja, S3: It almost breaks my heart not to have Raja higher on this list but it's no fault of her own, some of her fellow winners are just that great. Despite being a part of the Heathers clique, I found Raja to be not at all like her shady ass friends. She was the classiest of the bunch (though I do love Manila too) and she metaphorically pissed on that fucking runway every episode. I always found her very attractive out of drag, so that was an added bonus. I was extremely happy when she won! TOOT!

#6 - Sasha Velour, S9: I just went to Sasha’s “Smoke and Mirrors” show in the fall and it reignited my love for this bald queen. I adored her on season 9 and even though most people were expecting Shea to win, I wasn’t mad when she won instead. Her lip syncing at the finale was EPIC and I do believe she beat Shea fair and square. I kind of hoped they would’ve retired the lip sync battle after this season though because I don’t believe it’s a fair way to determine the winner but hey, when has Ru ever listened to what the fans want, amirite? Regardless, I love Sasha and I can never look at rose petals the same way again.

#5 - Yvie Oddly, S11: The hate that Yvie got on her season, particularly from Silky, made me so fucking angry. She came from an honest, but caring place whenever she gave her fellow queens critiques and those bitches just couldn’t handle it (sorry Vanjie, ily). My initial reaction to her winning was slight disappointment, just because as a Canadian, I really wanted Brooke to win, but upon further reflection, I think Yvie deserved it more. She went through a lot of shit in her life and throughout filming and to see her snag the crown after so many people doubted her was so amazing. Also, I’ve met her IRL and she’s is so sweet and a fucking fierce performer. You do you Yvie.

#4 - Sharon Needles, S4: Here we have another underdog. Although Sharon’s fight with Phi Phi O’Hara on the show was iconic (”Tired ass show girl!” “At least I am a showgirl, bitch! Go back to Party City where you belong!”), she did not deserve to be put in just a “spooky” box. Sharon is versatile as fuck, and her changing aesthetic over the years is proof of that. And again, she’s a hot boy so she gets bonus points for that. Love you Sharon!

#3 - Bob the Drag Queen, S8: This season was the first I ever watched so it will always been one of my faves. As much as I loved Naomi Smalls and Kim Chi, I knew Bob was going to win it because she’s just so fucking funny. Yes, her looks weren’t always the most polished, but I adored her anyway and I love her even more outside of the show. In case you didn’t know, she’s actually good friends with Trixie and she even took over Katya’s spot on the “Trixie and Katya Show” on Viceland when Katya went to rehab. We stan a queen who’s there for her friends!

#2 - Jinkx Monsoon, S5: As mentioned in previous lists, I have since forgiven Roxxxy Andrews for picking on my little baby Jinkx, but it still made my heart so happy when Jinkx beat her to the crown. This narcoleptic ginger was adorable then and even more adorable now; I swear her laugh could cure cancer. And if you haven’t watched “Cool Mom” on WOW Presents’ YouTube channel yet, you’re missing out! Jinkx, if you’re reading this, will you be my mom?

#1 - Bianca Del Rio, S6: Hands down, the undisputed winner of the best season of Drag Race. I fucking stan Adore Delano but I was not at all upset with the outcome because Bianca was unbeatable. I. Love. This. Bitch!

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yatoldherontheinternetitwas-blog · 6 years

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Ranking of Drag Race finales

13. S6

While this season is generally fantastic, predictable winner fatigue sets in around the Chad Bono episode and after that everything feels slightly unnecessary. Drag Race really could have just crowned Bianca at the end of the previous episode and saved us from having to sit through this slog.

12. AS3

Imdb viewers rated this as the all-time worst episode of Drag Race, a title that I think is unfair, if understandable. To see Shangela screwed over so clearly is painful, as is the terrible final lipsync and the jury process as a whole, but the first half of the episode is a fun affair. The Kitty Girl performance in particular is really fun, but overall this episode is a clear net loss to the season and possibly even the franchise.

11. S5

This is similar to S6 in that it is largely uninteresting but I believe three things marginally save it.

1. The winner is less predictable. Jinkx may have the best track record but a strong case could also be made for Alaska (or, honestly Roxxxy but there is no way she’d be crowned)

2. The reaction and dicussion around a villain is interesting to me, so Roxxxy’s sheer presence adds intrigue.

3. This LOOK above from Detox. Overall though, it is definitely not one for a rewatch.

10. S3

While S3 is my favourite season of RPDR, the finale is fairly painful. This is largely related to the reason 3 is such a good season and that’s the length of the season. This makes the season a great fun to watch for a drag race superfan who can’t get enough but for the queens it is clearly exhausting. So, seeing Alexis & Manila lose out is feels unfair, even though Raja also deserves it, because they’ve fought so hard.

Champion is not a good song either, which certainly does not help matters since it is played ALL EPISODE LONG.

9. S8

Another season with a predictable winner, but a much more entertaining finale than 6, due to the performances. Bob is predictably fantastic & Naomi & Kim are aided by infectious bops. Plus, the most rightful winner of Miss Congeniality, Cynthia Lee Fontaine won in this finale which is a net plus.

8. AS1

While AS1 is in mine and many people’s opinions the worst drag race season, I actually kind of enjoyed their assignments this episode. Raven’s finale look is beautiful and imo, the rightful winner was crowned. Nothing to really complain about, even if I would have put Shannel in the Top 2, but that’s more about my deep love for Shannel than anything else.

7. S1

The fact that Rebecca turned up to the finale in a recycled outfit that was basic to begin with will forever be iconic. Other than that, a really fun rap challenge, with Bebe unleashing her Jungle Kitty talents almost 10 years before AS3, and stunning looks from Bebe & Nina.

6. S7

After a couple of dud season finales S7 made them fun again. The Ben/Michelle gag was great, the Katya win fakeout was ridiculous and the Top 3 performances were good, if not great. While I might prefer good ol’ Minj Ginj, Violet was a satisfying winner which is always nice, not saying any names, AS3.

5. S4

While it does follow the same format as the two seasons following, mostly due to Sharon & Willam, we get a fabulous finale. Sharon is fantastic with the crowd and gets smart jokes in throughout and Willam is on fire, mostly when confronting the publicly reviled Phi Phi O’Hara.

4. S10

A mess, but a glorious mess. The fact that the S10 girls had the thought process of “How do I top Sasha Velour?” and reached the conclusion of butterfly breasts and Russian nesting dolls of reveals is hilarious to me. Aquaria correctly wins which is another boost for the series when for the last few seasons they have faced some criticism for ‘wrongful’ winners.

3. S2

Not a second is wasted in this finale. The slapping challenge with Ru is very fun and all the girls look beautiful. Whether you are someone who loves Tyra or Raven there is something for you here.

If you love Tyra you see her rightfully win the crown and dance her ass off in a fantastic lipsync.

If you love Raven, you get to see her absolutely savage ‘keep looking to the stars, you’ll never be one’ message to Tyra and you’ll feel ok again.

2. AS2

The editors of Drag Race were fully in their glory days during AS2 and the suspense offered in this episode is proof of that. Realistically everyone knows that Alaska is gonna win the season, but the eleventh hour turn of interest towards Detox & Katya in both this and the previous episode is weirdly convincing. Add to this fantastic runway looks & an incredibly rewatchable performance, and you’ve got a winning (well of 2nd place, condragulations Raven!) episode.

1. S9

Insane. This episode sets my world on fire. Interestingly, I am not necessarily crazy about Peppermint or Sasha but to see them both, and especially Ms Velour, turn it the fuck out is pretty fantastic. Shea & Trinity going home in 3rd/4th could feel unsatisfying, but the performances put out by the other two flips this assumption around. Unmissable TV.

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