AJ And The Queen
Michael Patrick King Productions (2020)
TV Series  /  Comedy, Queer Themes/Interest, VoD Series
Not In Collection
#2042
7*
Seen It:  Yes
(5/13/2020 Nexflix, started. 5/22/2020 Finished. See episodes.)
IMDB   7.6
USA / English
Netflix 
Izzy Gaspersz AJ
Tia Carrere Lady Danger
RuPaul Ruby Red
Katerina Tannenbaum Brianna
Matthew Wilkas Officer Patrick Kennedy
Shawana Carter Tianna
Damian Kaner Redneck
Misty Monroe Officer Rhonda
Sophia Robertson Minor Young Beth's Friend
Maura Swanson Protest Woman
Socrates Alafouzos Igor
Robert Arce Old Man at the Bar
Manuk Aret Officer Nyad
Adrienne Barbeau Helen
Jimmy Ray Bennett Kevin
Laura Bundy Bernadette
Cathy Chang Mrs. Hong
Brandilyn Cheah Granddaughter
Aaron Coleman Man
John Colton Man
Christine Corpuz Nurse Carter
Michael Cyril Creighton Christian
Kevin Daniels Darrell
Robb Derringer Chad Beagle
M.J. Dougherty Auto Mechanic
RuPaul Robert Lee
Izzy Gaspersz AJ Douglas
Michael-Leon Wooley Louis Bell
Josh Segarra Damien Sanchez
Katerina Tannenbaum Brianna Douglas
Jo Farkas Mrs. Sweeney
Mario Cantone Alma Joy
Bridget Everett Anna
Jane Krakowski Beth Barnes Beagle
Mary Kay Place Carolanne
Brett Tucker Officer Peter Dembrowski
Tim Bagley Lloyd Johnson
Natasha Leggero Kath
Chad Michaels Brian Gerrity
Misty Monroe Officer Rhonda Whyatt
Joel Murray Motorcycle Cop
Ryan Taylor Danielle Dupri
Director
Dennie Gordon
Adam Davidson
Bobcat Goldthwait
Michael Patrick King
Adam Shankman
Producer Michael Patrick King
Jhoni Marchinko
Writer/Composer Michael Patrick King
Jon Kinnally
Jhoni Marchinko
Tracy Poust
Cinematography Edward J. Pei
Music Lior Rosner

Ruby Red, a down-on-her-luck drag queen traveling across America, develops an unlikely sidekick named AJ.
Episodes
    Seen it: Yes    5/13/2020  @ Netflix   52 mins    1/10/2020  1.  S01E01 New York City
Robert's luck gets turned around before he starts his last drag tour. AJ acts tough but needs help fast
    Seen it: Yes    5/13/2020  @ Netflix   52 mins    1/10/2020  2.  S01E02 Pittsburg
Robert treats AJ to breakfast and a long list of questions. Later, Ruby steps back into the spotlight and encounters bad blood, on and offstage.
    Seen it: Yes    5/14/2020  @ Netflix   52 mins    1/10/2020  3.  S01E03 Columbus
Ruby and AJ continue the drag tour while on the run from The Devil and Lady Danger. An unplanned stop in Columbus proves that Ru's talent appeals to more than city folk, and people can be kind and open minded, even in rural communities.
    Seen it: Yes    5/14/2020  @ Netflix   52 mins    1/10/2020  4.  S02E04 Louisville
AJ and Robert encounter a new cast of queens as Ruby gets ready for a daring performance. Meanwhile, Damien's cruel game claims another victim.
    Seen it: Yes    5/17/2020  @ Netflix   52 mins    1/10/2020  5.  S01E05 Mt. Juliet
As the tour heads to Nashville, a peculiar pit stop catches Robert's eye, and AJ makes a crafty plan for extra cash.
    Seen it: Yes    5/17/2020  @ Netflix   52 mins    1/10/2020  6.  S01E06 Little Rock
A late night rest stop leads to a last minute musical as Robert makes friends in a rural RV park. Meanwhile, his history with ''Hector" comes to light.
    Seen it: Yes    5/18/2020  @ Netflix   52 mins    1/10/2020  7.  S01E07 Jackson
Robert and AJ make their way to Mississippi for an action packed reunion. Back in New York, Louis opens the door to an unexpected visitor.
    Seen it: Yes    5/18/2020  @ Netflix   52 mins    1/10/2020  8.  S01E08 Baton Rouge
A Medical emergency triggers a string of painful memories for AJ and Robert. Lady Danger and Damien cross paths with a fellow traveler.
    Seen it: Yes    5/19/2020  @ Netflix   52 mins    1/10/2020  9.  S01E09 Fort Worth
As the RV rolls into Texas, the tour hits an unforeseen snag. Robert visits an old friend and AJ eagerly awaits like with Pop Pop
    Seen it: Yes    5/22/2020  @ Netflix   52 mins    1/10/2020  10.  S01E10 Dallas
The end of tour arrives as Ruby competes in Miss Drag USA, AJ prepares for Pop Pop's farm, and Brianna attempts one last desperate leap of faith.
Edition Details
Series AJ And The Queen
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Tags road trip, drag
Links IMDB

Notes
I have never been much of a fan of drag and drag queens, either as entertainment or an art form. I have never been able to understand why many gaymen have a fascination for drag. I suspect that there are quite a few masters and doctorial thesis that explore the subject. I have never watched an episode of RuPaul's Drag Race (for which he has received six prime time Emmy Awards,) So even though I am well past "a queer of a certain age," I thought I would give AJ and the Queen a try. I was pleasantly surprised. Overall, a rather enjoyable romp. At least as good as The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert or To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar, and mostly worth the considerable view time - ten episodes of fifty minutes each.