Shade: Queens of NYC
Shade: Queens of NYC
TV ShowEnded

Shade: Queens of NYC

2017
1 season
11 episodes
DocumentaryReality

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.

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This addictive musical docuseries follows five fierce and fabulous queens who are working it in the NYC drag scene.

  • Ep 1

    1.It Takes a Village, Gurl

    05-10-2017

    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 pla...

  • Ep 2

    2.Werk, Queen!

    12-10-2017

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

  • Ep 3

    3.Drag Queen Story Hour

    19-10-2017

    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 comp...

  • Ep 4

    4.A Tale of Two Queens

    26-10-2017

    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...

  • Ep 5

    5.Drowning in Drag

    02-11-2017

    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 wi...

  • Ep 6

    6.So You Think You Can Drag

    09-11-2017

    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 ta...

  • Ep 7

    7.Dragonomics

    16-11-2017

    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...

  • Ep 8

    8.It's Harder in Heels

    30-11-2017

    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 struggl...

  • Ep 9

    9.Her Final Number

    07-12-2017

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

  • Ep 10

    10.The Queens of I-95

    14-12-2017

    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...

  • Ep 11

    11.Slay the Vote

    21-12-2017

    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 h...

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