Who is the Best Cast of All-Time?! | RuPaul's Drag Race + International Franchises & Dragula 

Ultimately, it's hard to argue against Season 9. Those queens have had IMPACT.

Jade Jolie going home after a hairy runway on 2 different franchises is pretty iconic in itself

I will never get tired of saying SEASON 7 cast is one of the best (not the season obviously). Huge amount of talent got wasted because of shitty challenges.

I would also add Spain Season 2, that Talent Show alone showed us how great of a cast they were

Despite it going rapidly downhill I thought Holland Season 2 had a PHENOMENAL cast as well. Production really screwed them over

Best cast ever goes to UK2 hands down. They are all iconic and memorable.

France also had amazing cast! Entire top 6 is absolute top tier, Paloma, with their unique concepts, looks and acting, Soa with their raw star quality greater than anyone else across all franchises, La Grande Dame with their fashion and makeup and beauty, Lolita with their dancing and incomparable energy, La Big Bertha with their burlesque and attitude and Elips with their captivating mysteriousness! Love them all.

Season 6 is a season that hasn’t even been touched 12, 13 & 14 wish they could reach it’s iconic talent

Season 12 for sure. Talent, personalities, comedy, looks. These girls ate it up every single time i would watch season 12 cast in new season. There is something magical in them together (without C.P.) that I can't even explain

For me the best cast was Asia O'Hara's All Stars where Asia competed against the ghosts of the butterflies to exorcise them. The top two was so powerful with the Blue Monarch Butterfly and Asia winning the crown.

The fact that we have 3 winners in the season 9 cast says it all

Top to bottom Season 9 was just an amazing cast. Everyone from that cast is memorable. YES, even Charlie Hides 😂

I would definitely put season 7 here, because if that season stands out for something is for the amazing cast

I would have to add seasons 2 & 3 myself. So many legends and so many of them still iconic and working today.

I agree completely about season 14. Everyone was such a superstar. The top 4 I really thought it could go to any of them for the crown. A much needed season after season 13 lol

Havent watched it yet but my prediction is UK2, or at least that would be my pick. Literally every single queen from that season is iconic in some way and gave us an incredible season, one of the best

I think it's either season 5 or uk season 2. Without a doubt.

I think it’s kinda crazy that season 7 haven’t been mentioned. Like that season produced a lot of the biggest superstars of all time, it’s one of those seasons where the challenges and production brought the quality down but the queens were honestly amazing and proved to be so.

Side note to the UKS2 grouping: my favorite moment on US13 was Ru asking Rosé how to say something besides "Lawrence Chaney" in a Scottish accent, and Rosé responding "ELLIE DIAMOND"

S12 was GREAT!!!! even ru herself said that the top 6 is effing iconic

Philippines is only 4 episodes in and that cast is absolutely incredible. However, out of this group, UK 2 hands down wins for me. No weak links, every elimination was shocking/iconic, and they’re just a comforting group of girls to watch.

Mera looks like if bob's season 8 robot look was done right

An idea for a episode: what is statistically the strongest top 3/4 of all time, so amongst the finalists which collection has the strongest track record

I like how a lot of queens say that their season and cast “made drag race” but it’s more like a relay race. Some seasons have dropped the baton. I honestly feel like the first season to cross a huge milestone or “finish line” was season 6. Then they passed baton and season 9 took it further. Both of these seasons reached communities outside of what was established. All the seasons contribute, and objectively speaking, not all of them are going to measure up to one another. Some will surpass what was established and some will fall short.

Drag Race Philippines isn’t over yet but the queens are SO good and talented. Also Mamwa Pao is such a good host.

1:01 mera says “voted on yal by twitter” and doesn’t even realise it. I LOVE THIS QUEEN!

In my opinion UK vs the World had an amazing cast, i remember really looking forward to it. I also think that if more pepole watched it then Drag race Thailand s2’s cast would also made it to the list cuz They are AMAZING!❤️

Top 3 imo, before watching the video, s6, canada s1 and uk s2

I’d say Season 9 takes it for me There really aren’t any forgettable queens

Spain season 2 is also up there imo

Love the Bob tribute, Mera

For me season 12 has the best cast. I could see everyone from this season (exept for sheri pie) from the first out to the runner ups coming back for all stars!

Drag Race France was amazing, and i have to say, Canada's DR this year is really something. The girls are turning out some unforgettable looks.

When I find myself watching This channel more then I watch drag race. Mera is soooo good

God I love the Canada 1 cast. I’m still waiting for Tynomi, Scarlett, and Ilona back

I can't believe Scarlett is filming s15.

España 2 should've definitely been here. I also think that season 7 has a great cast despite the season being maybe weaker 😅 I thought everyone in season 12 were at all stars level when I watched it! And I don't know why I am one of the few that doesn't like season 14 🥲 I don't see the star power in the cast that everyone does 😬

before watching this video, i'd say my top 3 would be Season 9, Season 14 & UK Season 2 (but idk what order exactly)

One that wasent mentioned but I loved everyone in the cast, uk vs the world had a amazing cast, all fan favourites, fierce competition just amazing queens all around

Since the opinions of the RPDR fandom are extremely varied and unique, what cast that is the true favorite will be all over the map for sure. For me personally, my favorite regular season of RPDR is season 7 and for ALL STARS is seasons 6 & 7. For the rest that I have seen, it is just a matter of favorite moments like the Snatch Game from seasons 6, 8 and 10. My favorite season premier is the one from RPDR season 9 featuring Lady Gaga.

Canada season 1 and France were amaaazing cast honestly

I know it hasn't ended yet, but the Philippines cast is NEXT LEVEL, so good and they all deliver Just knowing someone as iconic as Turing (love her) left on episode 4 is enough to know how iconic it is

Normal Seasons -Season 5 -Season 6 -Season 9 -Season 12 -Season 13 -Thailand 2 -UK1 -UK2 -Canada 1 -España 1 -España 2 All Stars Seasons -AS1 -AS2 -AS4 -UK vs. The World

This is a deep thought provoking news channel for sure, I mean Heidi's Booty Watch is truly inspiring!

Actually, I wouldn't sleep on the cast of Canada 2, either: they're all stars (even Beth)😏

Chloe’s personality and her outfits just make me smile so big. She’s a ball of happy!

Season 5,6,9,12 US and Season 2 UK

I‘m actually a bit surprised season 2 Wasnt mentioned. Like 2/3 of that cast have become so iconic

For me it will always be Season 9, Season 5 and All Stars 2 and 4

Chloe is Oprah's gardening journey! Have you seen her with huge baskets from her garden? Also a 'queens who no longer do drag' video idea?

I loveee Chloe she is so hilarious, genuine and relatable. And her happiness is just so infectious 😭❤️

I'm sure by next year Drag Race Phillipines will be on this list b/c it is ICONIC! I do think that Canada and UK has consistently the most charming and lovable cast.

Spain season 2 is my favorite cast. The talent show at the beginning tells us everything we need to know about them and that they're all fierce

This is such a hard one! Seasons 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, all come to mind!

Season 2 has an amazing cast!!! Literally almost every single one of them is relevant and see one on every single all star season. Shangela, Raven, Jujubee, Pandora, Tatianna, Jessica Wild, Kylie Sonique, Morgan, Nicole Paige Brookes, Tyra Sanchez

In terms of likeability, S14 has to be my favorite cast. I liked literally EVERY queen, which never happens. They were all so amazing and the vibe was just right, there was a real sisterhood there. UK S2 is also pretty high up there, they gave us some damn good TV. But in terms of the strongest cast, I think S9 is hard to beat. I mean, 3 queens from the top 4 have a crown. That should tell you everything you need to know.

Season 5 and season 12 was the best cast for me.

Season 12 losing is the new winning is the best 🌟

I’ve just realised that my favourite seasons are those with a great cast.

S14 is like the first modern day season that i watched as it aired that I truly and wholeheartedly was invested in almost every queen. also the challenges were all relatively good, like i can't remember the last time i enjoyed an acting challenges, the rusical was production and the lipsyncs were all super fun. like by the end of it just watching lady and willow lipysnc together looking at each other and just like enjoying all the effort and hardwork that went into it capped it off beautifully, and had me in tears when they held each other's hands as they slide down the catwalk. this also felt like the season the cast were more brave and open with being themselves, instead of just trying to be a character that they think the fans would want and expect of them to be. you could see that with s10-11 and the amount of hate the queens got for being loud or talking about problems in the community and fandom, often get a ton of hate from the fandom so a lot of queens were super scared to be genuine of not just themselves but also to their persona. like queens who did great like utiqa often got shafted cause production knew she wasn't being her true self. s14 they didn't pretend to be something they're not, and the queens were also now at this point where they understand what producers and fans like. so they can hype themselves up and have a ton of lightbulb moments where they GET TO HAVE THEIR MOMENT! HAVE IT! THE FLOOR IS YOURS! having lots of great narrators also helped the season a lot, Kornbread, Kerri, Jasmine and Daya was so good, cause we got a mix of frontrunner, underdogs and "villains" narrating the season so it makes for a very well rounded narrative that looks at it from all the perspective.

Best full cast list for me has to be UK S2. Every single girl is just so different and totally iconic.

Season 7 is honestly a drag powerhouse, such a shame the entire cast is brought down by the fact that the season was such a trainwreck

Mera looks a little like Kylie here 😍😍

One bit of proof that season 9 had a good cast is that 3 out of the top 4 has won a season, with peppermint being the exception

Shook that 10 isn’t on here, it’s a cast full of superstars. Aquaria Eureka Kameron Asia Miz cracker Monet Vixen Monique Blair Mayhem Vanjie Sooo many good ones

My top 3 casts are probably Season 9,12, and España 2

AS2 not on the list?

I'm very happy that Arantxa got a mention in this vid. LOVE her

I would love to see a video where you rank the best runway songs of all the series!

Season 3. Shangela, Henny, Mimi, Carmen, Manila, Raja. EVERYONE.

i’ve gotta add in españa 2 and france 1 into this because they had not one bad queen!

Season 9 had the best overall cast that has more winners and winner potential but season 6 has the "controversial" all star queen's as every season 6 queen who goes back ends up being an wild but important part to the season, think adore and Dela Quitting, milk being delusional and Gia being the ultimate villain. Trinity is so far the only one to come back and not do something crazy

Canda Season 3 is just AMAZING

Not you putting España S1 and not S2 :( Both are amazing, but España S2 felt like an All Stars cast.

Canada S3 being there feels so correct. I trulyyy hope all of the girls get legendary status from it

Season 7 had the most iconic cast. Can be the worst season but each queen is iconic and memorable!

Holland S1 & Dragula S2 honorable mentions!

People really really loved UK Season 2. For me it was Uk Season 1 that really put it on the map for me

Canada season 2 was amazing too!

Season twelves cast is one of the best for Jaida alone.

Seasons 5 and 7 had the best casts hands down.

I agree you have to mention the first season. If it wasnt for that season the entire franchise might never have happened.

14:51 I thought I'm listening to Race Chaser lol

All stars2 and 6 really have an amazing cast

Besides all the judging shenanigans, I do think DR Holland S2 had an absolutely amazing cast! Plus one of the best fights in drag race herstory that’s not talked about enough imo 👀

If we talk about franchises, for me DRES had a very strong cast in both seasons. Both winnners (Carmen and Sharonne) were the best in track records, but also the runner-ups were so good; Killer, Estrella, Venedita, Sagittaria, Marina, Juriji, Pupi, Sethlas, Hugaceo, Onyx.... All of them are great 🌟

You look ridiculously good with white hair

Chloe's laugh is so distinct

3:55 hear me out… a mangled mention🔥

For me, Season 9 was the best. No cast member was a throwaway. Even the ones who left early left some interesting mark on the season while they were there. And everyone always talks about the rose petals, but I thought Peppermint's transformation in "Stronger" was just as amazing.

I wanna comment this just to solidify your opinion, but you’re DEAD ON abt Heidi. She was so entertaining that szn, and authentically herself!

hey mera, you should make a video about the rumoured cast for dragula titans, bc it is PHENOMENAL, and we're about to be served! just be careful when looking for it because there are already spoilers of who goes to the end

Chloe is soooo charismatic! She’d slay drag race!

I Loved season 12's Vegan Challenge! I can listen to that song on repeat!

season 5 had a stellar top 6, but other than that serena and jade were the only ones who've had much lonevity. i'd say season 3 has a better cast. there's just something about the casts of the multiples of 3. excited for s15!

You both nailed it, season 9 had the best cast AND the strongest top 4 in rpdr history.

I would have even added España season 2 & (judging choices aside) Holland season 2 as well.

This hair on you is everythingggggggg!!!

For me the best season 1 has the best cast: -Bebe the Near Perfect Winner -Nina the Great Alternative Queen -Rabecca the Villain -Shanell the Delusional Queen who was almost always right -Ongina the Robbed Goddess -Jade the Trade of the Season -Akasha the Lip Sync Assassin -Tammie the Lovable Weirdo -Pork Chop the Iconic First Out

Season 7 has SO MANY legendary queens. I hated the challenges but loved the personalities. Violet: Fashion icon Trixie: Business Mogul Katya: Hilarious! The ultimate wild card Fame: Makeup legend Ginger Ming: one of the funniest queens in RPDR herstery Pearl: The only Queen who ever truly clapped back at Ru. Gagged her.