Super Drags
Super Drags
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.
Suggest an Update
A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Super Drags is an animated series for adults about a trio of drag queens who team up to defeat evil. The show is set in a fantasy world, with a lot of mature language and humor. There are wordplay jokes about "sucking" and "blowing," and animated erections (beneath clothing), and the Drags frequently insult each other with gay slurs, which may also contain whiffs of misogyny and ageism: "ladyboy," "queen," "old hag." Negative characters also use a lot of slurs, but they're not intended affectionately; at one point a villain says he hates "sissy men" and calls one character a "disgusting homo." There are also jokes about substance abuse, like when a man asks if a cookie will get him high like "G and roofies." Violence is comical too, and often connected to bigotry, like when a villain drives a bus of gay men off a cliff to prevent them from attending a concert (everyone is saved in the end). Messages of tolerance and the value of unity in marginalized groups shine through, but the stereotypical characters and jokes dilute these themes somewhat.
Community Reviews
Best kids anime ever!
Report this review
Super Drags Official Review
Report this review
What's the Story?
In the imaginary town of Belt Buckle, the forces of bigotry are no match for the SUPER DRAGS, three spectacular divas who are most powerful together. Under the direction of their superspy boss Champagne (Trixie Mattel), Lemon Chiffon (Ginger Minj), Sapphire (Wagner Follare), and Crimson Scarlet (Shangela) band together to defeat those who would stop them from tucking, steal their super-special gay "highlight," and oppress their queer brothers and sisters.
Is It Any Good?
This candy-colored wish fulfillment fantasy reads a lot like The Powerpuff Girls crossed with Drag Race (particularly since many ex-Racers voice the audio track). Similar to other animated adventure shows, each episode features a bad character who's come to screw up everybody's good time, but the Drags always manage to defeat the evil so that everybody has a good laugh and a get-together. The difference here, of course, is the queer lens placed on the action, with villainy provided by characters like bigoted ministers and homophobic talk show hosts, and heroics from, of course, our Super Drag trio, with conflicts like a canceled concert by a gay icon.
The knowing in-jokes are pretty good -- like a moment in the first episode when Lemon champions the "LGBTQXP and KY community" -- and Drag Race fans will thrill at hearing characters voiced by Race she-roes like Ginger Minj and Trixie Mattel. It's also a kick watching characters from a marginalized group defeat those who'd keep them down. But the best adult animated shows are either absolutely hysterical -- think Archer -- or combine humor and heart -- think Bob's Burgers. With jokes more likely to raise smiles than guffaws, and characters who conform to drag queen stereotypes, this series is fun, but not much more.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about stereotypes. Do the characters in Super Drags reinforce or undermine stereotypes typically associated with the LGBTQ community? How are other communities stereotyped, both in the media and out of it?
Families can talk about who this show is designed to appeal to. Do you think the fact that it's animated gives it more "kid appeal" than a live-action version? Do you think people often assume that anything animated is OK for younger viewers? Do the levels of sex, language, and violence in this show make it OK for kids?
How does Super Drags use humor? Do you find it funny? What makes sensitive topics, such as gender, sexuality, or religion, ripe for comedy? Can it ever go too far?
TV Details
- Premiere date: November 9, 2018
- Cast: Suzy Brasil, Guilherme Briggs, Sérgio Cantú
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Comedy
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Last updated: February 27, 2022
Our Editors Recommend
For kids who love LGBTQ TV
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate