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Season 1 – AJ and the Queen

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Robert, a down-on-his-luck drag queen who performs as Ruby Red, prepares for a new adventure, heading out on a journey in a van across America. Joining Robert on the trip is tough-talking 10-year-old stowaway AJ. Ruby gets a chance to step back into the spotlight along the way, and AJ comes up with a crafty plan to earn some extra cash. The tour hits a snag as the vehicle rolls into Texas, and it comes to an end when Ruby competes in the Miss Drag USA pageant.
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AJ and the Queen — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Though it doesn't always come together, AJ and the Queen is a sweet, sometimes off-the wall adventure that's fun to watch even when it's fumbling.

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Ashlie D. Stevens Salon.com Jan 16, 2020
AJ and the Queen can be a lot of fun... But the series is riddled with scripting snags, potentially by virtue of trying to balance camp and commentary in hour-long episodes. Go to Full Review Spencer Kornhaber The Atlantic Jan 15, 2020
The gospel Ruby-slash-RuPaul preaches is not one of great transformation but rather one of great transcendence, and the vision of queens as mini-Oprahs, capable of therapizing away America's wounds, is seductively comforting. Go to Full Review Liz Shannon Miller AV Club Jan 11, 2020
B+
There are moments that feel a little jarring... Beyond those moments, there are so many freewheeling touches over the course of the season that keep the fun alive. Go to Full Review Daniel Hart Ready Steady Cut Nov 9, 2024
3.5/5
AJ and the Queen is a crowd-pleaser for RuPaul’s fans, but even non-fans can take courage from a wonderful story about companionship. Go to Full Review Bailey Jo Josie Film Inquiry Apr 24, 2020
Despite some stumbles and clumsy writing, the first season of AJ and the Queen is a heartwarming, heartbreaking delight that lets you ride out every emotion while giving you a few laughs and some amazing drag, too. Go to Full Review Monique Jones Just Add Color Apr 3, 2020
Unfortunately, RuPaul continues to get in her own way in this series. Pretty annoying, since I wanted to love this series as a longtime RuPaul and Drag Race fan, a fan who sees the good and the bad of RuPaul's reign. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kevin B @Kevininmia Apr 30, 2025 Drags at times, but I found myself being glad for that. Something light with a lot of heart. See more Jenni S @RT44226330 Mar 30, 2025 Love this! Beautifully complex characters with depth. So much wisdom here. Absolutely loved it! So disgusted with Netflix for canceling! AJ and the Queen: 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🥰♥️😀 Netflix: 😡👎🏼 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼🤬 See more S G @Sean123456789 Dec 8, 2024 A great little show, nice story with heart, ruplaul is great as usual See more Kathy H @Sushisnake Dec 21, 2023 Interesting show, this. It seems to think it's a positive expression of inclusivity and smashing stereotypes while leaning heavier on the unfit mother junkie prostitute trope than any other show I've seen in decades. Hell, that trope holds the whole show up. See more Ruby J @RT58976219 May 25, 2023 it's hard to make a street kid with a drug addicted mother funny, it felt like the show had bad aim and it never hit. Some scenes were just dumb, the RV falling over and being placed upright and driven away was ridiculous. As always, Ru was fab but the kid got annoying real fast. The blind guy remembering the prostitute/drug addicts sequin butterfly shirt was my favourite part. If he's blind how could he have seen it? Bad writing, decent acting, mildly entertaining. See more Feb 14, 2022 AJ and the queen is a fantastic series I was sad to hear Netflix has failed fans by cancelling the second season if you love drag race you will love this fun loving story of a drag queen who had been scammed out of every penny and a kid whose lost and looking for family See more Read all reviews
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Michael Patrick King

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Michael Spiller

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Anne Fletcher

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Bobcat Goldthwait

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Adam Shankman

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Dennie Gordon

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 10, 2020 New York City The story starts at the end of an era as Robert, aka Ruby Red, prepares for a new adventure; young AJ endures the mean streets of Manhattan. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 10, 2020 Pittsburgh Robert treats AJ to breakfast -- and a long list of questions; Ruby steps back into the spotlight and encounters bad blood, onstage and off. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 10, 2020 Columbus A fender bender leads to a frantic game of cat and mouse; AJ gets a message from back home, and Ruby prepares for an impromptu competition. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 10, 2020 Louisville AJ and Robert encounter a new cast of queens as Ruby gets ready for a daring performance; Damien's cruel game claims another victim. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 10, 2020 Mt. Juliet As the tour heads to Nashville, a peculiar pit stop catches Robert's eye; AJ makes a crafty plan for extra cash. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 10, 2020 Little Rock A late-night rest stop leads to a last-minute musical as Robert makes friends in a rural RV park; his history with "Hector" comes to light. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 10, 2020 Jackson AJ and Robert make their way to Mississippi for an action-packed reunion; back in New York, Louis opens the door to an unexpected visitor. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 10, 2020 Baton Rouge A medical emergency triggers a string of painful memories for Robert and AJ; Lady Danger and Damien cross paths with a fellow traveler. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 10, 2020 Fort Worth As the RV rolls into Texas, the tour hits an unforeseen snag; Robert reconnects with an old friend; AJ eagerly awaits life with Pop Pop. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 10, 2020 Dallas The end of tour arrives as Ruby competes in Miss Drag USA; AJ prepares for Pop Pop's farm; Brianna tries one last, desperate leap of faith. Details

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Season Info

Director
Michael Patrick King, Michael Alan Spiller, Anne Fletcher, Bobcat Goldthwait, Adam Shankman, Dennie Gordon
Creator
RuPaul, Michael Patrick King
Executive Producer
Michael Patrick King, RuPaul, Jhoni Marchinko
Screenwriter
RuPaul, Jhoni Marchinko, Stephen Soroka, Drew Droege, Michael Patrick King, Jon Kinnally, Stephen Soroka
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 10, 2020
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