Each new edition of Drag Race Spain usually says that “the level has risen.” In this case it is true again: when in the same episode the folk transvestism of Satín Greco and the mime Arty de Denébola Murnau live together, and both shine, you know that the casting has been a success. Not to mention the ballet with ‘Toxic’ by Britney Spears by Dafne Mugler or that Ferrxn “rap” that already asks for an official launch on streaming platforms. Supremme Deluxe augura hit.
The level of the fifth season of Drag Race Spain has generally been high in looks and catwalks, so much that large failures (Nori’s dress) and small (Margarita Kalifata’s dish) have been magnified. But, as the jury has indicated with success, in this case Javier Ambrossi, of course not the guest, Amaia, as tangled as ever, whom he has been able to skate with humor has saved the risk, as has happened with Nix. Sometimes intention, concept or idea are worth more than execution. Or, at least, they are worth the same.
Although as acute as always pulling Pitita, Carmen Farala or the “heavy ones of the Javis”, not all the contestants have stood out in the same way on the stage. Alexandra’s eschatological humor is not for everyone, but at least it is memorable. Laca Udilla has not finished imposing your regime, although your proposal is different. You cannot say the same of Krystal Forever, whose resemblance to Rupaul has not gone unnoticed on the set: none of his presentations has been especially remembered. Eva Harrington has Vozarrón, but how many times are we going to see Jessica Rabbit imitated?
The best novelty of Drag Race Spain 5 is his commitment to positivism. No contestant has been expelled in the first chapter. And as Supremme Deluxe pointed out: “There will be a new dynamic in which the heart will be the protagonist.” The program will thus enhance empathy and tune among its participants, instead of bad rolls: having “heart” – literally – will be awarded. Ana Locking has already cried twice in the first episode. In a moment of so much tension and tragedies, it is appreciated to see beautiful things on TV.
The jury – with the Javis, Locking and Supremme – is in a better way than ever. First, his criteria has evolved. Of course, there are already five editions, but I remember few episodes in which they absolutely agree with each of its interventions. Of course, your role will be complicated in the coming chapters. But the best thing is the way they have managed to build their own internal universe that directly implies the viewer. In short, Drag Race Spain gives more and better, one more season.
