RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 2 Bitch Perfect
- TV-14
- March 14, 2016
- 61 min
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8.2 (335)
In RuPaul's Drag Race season 8 episode 2, entitled "Bitch Perfect," the remaining queens are split into two teams to compete in a lip-sync battle inspired by the popular a capella movie "Pitch Perfect." Each team is coached by a past contestant of the show, Alyssa Edwards and Detox, who also featured in the battle.
The queens have to learn choreography, harmonies and lyrics to perform their respective team's songs in front of a live audience and a panel of judges. The queens are judged on their performance as a team, their individual execution of the song and their overall ability to bring their own flavor to the performance.
Before the battle commences, the queens take part in a mini-challenge of creating a look that embodies their drag persona with only a limited set of materials. The challenge is judged by comedian Wendy McLendon-Covey, who keeps the queens on their toes with her witty critiques. The winner of the mini-challenge is awarded an advantage for their team in the main challenge.
The episode also explores the queens' personal lives and struggles, with some revealing deeply emotional stories about their journey to become drag performers. The queens also continue to form alliances and rivalries, leading to some tense moments during the rehearsals and the main performance.
As the battle progresses, tensions rise, and the judges' critiques become harsher. The queens need to rely on each other and their own abilities to make it through the battle and imbue their performance with that essential je ne sais quoi that will push them over the top.
Overall, this episode is a perfect combination of humor, drama, and talent. With a fun and challenging main challenge, heartfelt stories, and a few out of this world performances, it exemplifies what makes "RuPaul's Drag Race" such an iconic show.