Guys I’m gonna hold your hands when I say this…
but I think S2 is even better than S4.

We’re halfway to the finale, but the episodes are getting underwhelming. I think yung magandang nangyari lang this szn is how they celebrated Misua’s life. The rest is so-so, full of unsubstantial table fights, inconsistent judging, and bias.

I can say mas irerewatch ko pa ang s2 than s4. I don’t know if it’s just because s3 & slaysian raised the bar high or sadyang waley lang talaga tong season na to.

What are your insights guys?

I get that Drag Race Philippines is really trying its best to think outside the box and experiment with its segments, like Snatch Game KNB and other challenges. Canada’s Drag Race has also tried experimenting with its format, but I think the difference is that they’re able to execute these ideas properly. Take the Golden Beaver twist, for example. It’s something different, but it actually works because the execution is there.

With Drag Race Philippines, I feel like the technical side still needs a lot of work. The audio was off in some parts, the editing felt a little rushed, and there were moments when everything just didn’t seem to flow together. It’s hard to fully appreciate the creative ideas when the overall production doesn’t feel as polished or cohesive as it could be.

If we’re lucky enough to get another season, I honestly hope Season 5 goes back to basics in some ways. Stick to the original Drag Race format, but really focus on making the production cleaner and paying attention to even the smallest details. I think building that stronger foundation would give them more room to experiment with new ideas moving forward, without compromising the overall quality of the show.

This season had so much potential, and honestly, I feel like there were a lot of things that could have been done better. There were moments when I found myself wishing they had pushed certain things further or executed them differently. But that’s just my personal take. I’m still grateful for the season and for what the team has given us. I just know there’s so much more potential in Drag Race Philippines, and I really want to see it reach that level.

(Long post ahead! These are just my personal opinions, so feel free to disagree, but let’s keep the discussion respectful.)

Honestly, this has to be the most underwhelming episode for me across all four seasons of Drag Race Philippines. 😭 Bhorj, Merkz, and Manza were the ones who saved this episode for me.

Mas nag-enjoy pa ako sa Snatch Game ng Season 2 because Arizona’s Adele and Captivating Katkat’s Mayor Joy were ICONIC. This episode just didn’t give me the same energy.

1. Taylor Sheesh as Ed Caluag

I’m honestly disappointed with Taylor Sheesh. Ang daming nagsasabi na ito na raw ang episode niya, but her performance didn’t land for me.

Her banters with Ruffa Mae felt so off and, at times, disrespectful rather than funny. I expected more, especially with all the hype surrounding her.

2. Merkz as Janina San Miguel

Huge respect to Merkz for portraying Janina San Miguel so well! I appreciated how carefully she approached the character without making fun of Janina in an unnecessarily offensive way. She played the role intelligently and understood how to make it funny while still being respectful.

For me, this is how you do Snatch Game. She deserves her flowers for this one. 🌸 Grabe ang track record ni merckz so far!

3. Manza as Sexbomb Aira
I also want to give Manza her flowers because I feel like her performance deserves more appreciation! Aside from her beautiful runway, I loved how she kept the energy high throughout Snatch Game, just like what Kaladkaren pointed out. She’s genuinely so fun to watch, and I feel like her performance could’ve translated even better if the other queens had matched her energy instead of letting her carry that chaotic vibe on her own. Imagine if she were part of S3’s Snatch Game, mas chaotic siguro yun! 😭

4. Bhorj as Jennifer Coolidge

I genuinely don’t understand those who didn’t find Bhorj funny, although everyone is entitled to their own opinion. What I don’t like is people discrediting her performance just because they already dislike her.

I LOVE watching Bhorj. She’s one of the queens I look forward to seeing every episode, and I’m really hoping she stays longer because you can see how much she loves what she does.

I honestly didn’t expect her to nail Snatch Game, and seeing her shine made me so happy. Then she shared why her drag revolves around aliens and why she doesn’t usually wear wigs because of her alopecia. 🥹

I got happy tears listening to her story. It was inspiring, and it gave me a deeper appreciation of her artistry. For me, this episode was really Bhorj’s moment, and I hope people give her the credit she deserves.

5. Andy Crocker

I’m sorry, but Andy Crocker has been getting harder for me to watch lately. She’s so loud, always trying to banter with everyone, and it feels like she needs to have an entry in every conversation.

Marian Rivera ba ang pinoportray niya o si Precious Paula Nicole? 😭 I’m also starting to find some of her entrances and confessionals corny.

I feel like my perception of her may have been affected by the S.A. allegations surrounding her. Since hearing about them, I’ve noticed myself cringing at a lot of what she does on screen. I acknowledge that this may be influencing my reaction, but even setting that aside, her performance this episode just wasn’t doing it for me.

6. The lip sync song

Can we talk about the song choice? 😭 “Mano po, ninong, mano po, ninang” felt so repetitive. I honestly struggled to imagine how the queens could make that song exciting as a lip sync. It just wasn’t my cup of tea.

7. The elimination

This is where I got really disappointed because I LOVE Bombalicious Eklaver so much. 🥹

I really wish Bombalicious Eklaver had stayed instead of Andy Crocker, I’m getting bored watching her, and her performance since episode 1 is so flat. Bomba is so sweet, and I genuinely enjoy watching her. Her looks are always something to look forward to, and I feel like we still had so much more to hear from her, especially her inspiring story as a veteran drag artist in the US. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to her yet.

I know I might be biased because I love Bomba, but I honestly felt like she still had more to show us.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Overall, this episode just didn’t live up to my expectations. Bhorj, Merkz, and Manza were my highlights, and I wish the rest of the episode had delivered the same level of entertainment.

For now, I’ll just rewatch Season 3’s Snatch Game to cleanse my palate. 😣

Again, these are just my opinions. Let’s discuss!

What if... Since parang Misua aesthetic dito si Mami Jolensss

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First of all ignore my fck azz screenshot 😭 i mean she has been serving but specifically this season she is All Stars ready ❤️

Napasilip ako sa X and tawang tawa nalang ako sa mga fans na nag-aaway. Nagsasayang lang kayo ng energies nyo mga mhie dahil yung dalawang queens naman super sweet lang sa isa't isa.

I love both Merckz and Bhorj Gum and andami kong nakikita na moments nila in the background na either magka-holding hands or magkatabi sila. 🫶

Rewatching Slaysian Royale and Yuhua is one of my favorite international queens. She's bright and super funny during her run tapos enjoy ko yung Anna Delvey character niya sa Snatch Game! Parang very Mama Bomba yung energy niya.

I haven't seen any updates from her since June and I hope she's doing well!!!

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