Parents' Guide to Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home

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Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home TV Poster: Trixie Mattel holding a drill while wearing an all-pink outfit.

Common Sense Media Review

By Ty'Kira Smalls , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 13+

Campy, funny, sincere renovation show has some swearing.

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Parent and Kid Reviews

age 11+

Based on 1 parent review

What's the Story?

In a follow-up to Trixie Motel, TRIXIE MOTEL: DRAG ME HOME focuses on drag queen superstar Trixie Mattel and partner David Silver. They've been through it all together: from Trixie's early drag days to her becoming an international sensation after winning RuPaul's Drag Race, and even running a motel together. But Trixie thinks it's time to take their relationship to uncharted territory: living together for the first time. Between running the motel and Trixie's condo overflowing with wigs, the pair decide they need to make a new space that's just for them. After buying a slight fixer-upper for $3 million, they've got $150,000 and four weeks to build their dream home in time for Trixie's birthday. Along with designer Dan Vickery, Trixie and David must stay within budget, stay on schedule, and compromise their needs in a home that should also be fit for a queen.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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Kids say : Not yet rated

This series has the structure of a renovation show and the exaggerated humor of drag. Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home is punny, dramatic, and occasionally sincere. Trixie's dry humor, charisma, and fashion is always entertaining (she is a legend after all). It's also interesting to watch the couple as they share some honest and sincere moments. Fans will get their drag and HGTV fix in one place. Despite the innuendos and swearing, it's suitable for most teens.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about whether Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home is intended to entertain folks who like renovation TV? Is it intentionally produced to appeal to the LGBTQ+ community? Or is it intended to market something else?

  • How is this series like Trixie Motel? How is it different? Do you prefer one over the other?

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