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The comedy-drama series “AJ and the Queen”, led by the iconic RuPaul as Ruby Red, tells the story of a drag queen whose dreams of opening a bar are shattered when her life savings are stolen. As a response, she embarks on a journey across America to regain what she lost, and along the way, she discovers a 10-year-old orphan hiding in her van. But with the first season wrapped, can we expect to see more? Let’s explore.
Will “AJ and the Queen” Return With Season 2?
The show, a collaboration between RuPaul and Michael Patrick King of “Sex and the City” fame, premiered on Netflix in January 2020. However, it received a mixed bag of reviews from critics. RuPaul then shared on Twitter that the show wouldn’t be renewed for a second season. Despite this, he expressed immense pride in the work that had been accomplished.
“AJ and the Queen” maintained its connection to RuPaul’s origins by featuring appearances from over 20 former contestants of the Drag Race competition series. This added a touch of authenticity and nostalgia to the show, reminding viewers of RuPaul’s drag legacy.
What Could Happen In “AJ and the Queen” If It Returns For Season 2?
The first season of “AJ and the Queen” does end with some unresolved plot points, but it’s not necessarily a traditional cliffhanger. As we’ve mentioned, there are questions and potential storylines left open for further exploration in a potential second season. The main characters, Robert/Ruby Red and AJ, have come to a significant realization about their need for each other and the challenges they’ll face moving forward. The reveal about AJ’s grandfather not being real and her mother’s deception adds a layer of emotional complexity to the story.
While the first season concludes with some loose ends, it doesn’t end on a massive cliffhanger that leaves viewers with an unbearable sense of suspense. Instead, it sets up possible directions for the story to take if the show were to continue into a second season. Unfortunately we may never see these come to fruition as the show has been cancelled.
