Drag Me to Dinner
| Drag Me to Dinner | |
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| Genre | Reality competition |
| Presented by | Murray Hill |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No.of seasons | 1 |
| No.of episodes | 10 |
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| Network | Hulu |
| Release | May 31, 2023 |
Drag Me to Dinneris an American reality competition television series hosted by New York CitydraglegendMurray Hill,with judgesBianca Del Rio,David Burtka,Neil Patrick Harris,andHaneefah Wood.[1]The series was released May 31, 2023 onHulu.[2]
Format
[edit]Drag artists from across United States pair into teams to compete for The Glorious Golden Grater. Each episode has a broad theme, and teams have 90 minutes to prepare to host a theme party. Party presentations are judged in three categories: food & drink, design & décor, and entertainment & overall vibe. Each team benefits from Handy Helpers during the competition. Winners of a trivia question receive advice from resident chef David Burtka, while the other team receives "help" from Burtka's "aunt,"Sue Chef.
Season 1
[edit]| Episode | Queens | Theme | Winners | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BenDeLaCreme Jinkx Monsoon (Ship Wrecked) |
vs. | Jackie Beat Sherry Vine (Cougars Goes Coconuts) |
Tropical Kiki | BenDeLaCreme Jinkx Monsoon (Ship Wrecked) |
| 2 | BeBe Zahara Benet Trinity the Tuck (Whore Done It?) |
vs. | Kiki Ball-Change Thorgy Thor (All You Can Eat – Illegal Brothel) |
Whoring '20s | Kiki Ball-Change Thorgy Thor (All You Can Eat – Illegal Brothel) |
| 3 | Alexis Mateo Vanessa Vanjie Mateo (My Baby Did A Hanky Panky) |
vs. | Marti Gould Cummings Peachez Iman Cummings (Miss Mistake USA) |
Baby Shower | Marti Gould Cummings Peachez Iman Cummings (Miss Mistake USA) |
| 4 | Detox Raja (Black Tie Toga: A Fundraiser) |
vs. | Mayhem Miller Morgan McMichaels (Oh My Goddess: Let's Party!) |
Toga Party | Detox Raja (Black Tie Toga: A Fundraiser) |
| 5 | Alaska Willam (Ex-Communicated) |
vs. | Latrice Royale Manila Luzon (The Better Half) |
Divorce Party | Alaska Willam (Ex-Communicated) |
| 6 | Ginger Minj Nina West (60s Pixies) |
vs. | Darienne Lake Mrs. Kasha Davis (80s Ladies) |
Tupperware Party | Ginger Minj Nina West (60s Pixies) |
| 7 | Gigi Goode Symone (Malibu Bar-Bae-Q) |
vs. | Jasmine Rice LaBeija Rhea Litré (Queens in Space) |
Beach Blanket Bing-Ho | Gigi Goode Symone (Malibu Bar-Bae-Q) |
| 8 | Kim Chi Naomi Smalls (Queens in Wonderland) |
vs. | Heidi N Closet Jaida Essence Hall (Camp Tramps) |
Slumber Party | Heidi N Closet Jaida Essence Hall (Camp Tramps) |
| 9 | Chelsea Piers Selma Nilla (Take Me Out to the Broad-Game) |
vs. | Merrie Cherry Pixie Aventura (It's Super Hoe Sunday) |
Tailgate Weiner Roast | Merrie Cherry Pixie Aventura (It's Super Hoe Sunday) |
| 10 | Biqtch Puddin' Meatball (Hot Food, Hotter Carnies) |
vs. | Heklina Peaches Christ (Magic Freak Show) |
Big Bottom, Big Top | Biqtch Puddin' Meatball (Hot Food, Hotter Carnies) |
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Tropical Kiki" | May 31, 2023 |
| 2 | "Whoring 20s" | May 31, 2023 |
| 3 | "Baby Shower" | May 31, 2023 |
| 4 | "Toga Party" | May 31, 2023 |
| 5 | "Divorce Party" | May 31, 2023 |
| 6 | "Tupperware Party" | May 31, 2023 |
| 7 | "Beach Blanket Bing-Ho" | May 31, 2023 |
| 8 | "Slumber Party" | May 31, 2023 |
| 9 | "Tailgate Weiner Roast" | May 31, 2023 |
| 10 | "Big Bottom, Big Top" | May 31, 2023 |
Release
[edit]Drag Me to Dinnerpremiered on Hulu on May 31, 2023.[3]It was released onDisney+in other territories on July 26, 2023.[4]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]Thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoesreported a 60% approval rating with an average rating of 3.70/10, based on 5 critic reviews.[5]
Kevin Fallon ofThe Daily BeastcalledDrag Me to Dinnerthe "perfect idea" of what aPride Monthprogram should embody, saying it highlights important characteristics of the month of celebratingLGBTQculture, saying, it exemples the "permission to be absolutely ridiculous, joke around with your community, and celebrate thefunof LGBT+ culture. "[6]Ty'Kira Smalls ofCommon Sense MediagaveDrag Me to Dinnera grade of three out of five stars, calling the show entertaining and noting the diversity of the contestants.[7]
Accolades
[edit]Drag Me to Dinnerwas nominated for Reality/Docuseries at the 2024Queerty Awards.[8]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^Mier, Tomás (May 8, 2023)."Drag Queens Cook Up Some 'Culinary Costumed Chaos' in 'Drag Me to Dinner' First Trailer".Rolling Stone.Archivedfrom the original on May 8, 2023.RetrievedMay 9,2023.
- ^Sim, Bernardo (May 8, 2023)."Watch the Fabulous 1st Trailer for Hulu's 'Drag Me to Dinner'".Out.Archivedfrom the original on October 1, 2023.RetrievedMay 9,2023.
- ^Factora, James (May 8, 2023)."The 'Drag Me to Dinner' Trailer Promises" Culinary Costumed Chaos "".Them.Archivedfrom the original on October 1, 2023.RetrievedMay 9,2023.
- ^Stedman, Emily (July 5, 2023)."Neil Patrick Harris' Drag Me to Dinner is coming to Disney Plus in July".Digital Spy.RetrievedFebruary 1,2024.
- ^"Drag Me to Dinner Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes".Rotten Tomatoes.RetrievedFebruary 1,2024.
- ^Fallon, Kevin (June 2, 2023)."'Drag Me to Dinner' Is Perfect, Ridiculous Pride Month TV ".The Daily Beast.Archivedfrom the original on February 1, 2024.RetrievedFebruary 1,2024.
- ^Smalls, Ty'Kira."Drag Me to Dinner TV Review | Common Sense Media".Common Sense Media.Archivedfrom the original on February 1, 2024.RetrievedFebruary 1,2024.
- ^"Vote for the 2024 Queerties Winners".Queerty.Archivedfrom the original on June 12, 2023.RetrievedFebruary 1,2024.
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