Dragula, a television series by the Boulet Brothers, is returning to Shudder for a fifth season. Weeks before Season 4’s finale, which debuted on the streaming service on December 21, came word of this development. After spending its first few seasons hopping from network to network, the drag competition show has found a stable home on the streamer.
Eleven different drag performers battle for a cash reward and the title of “Dragula: The World’s Next Drag Supermonster” in this critically praised series, which is presented by the drag duo Boulet Brothers. Contestants are required to participate in a variety of events each week, including costume design, makeup effects, and performances centered around the show’s four guiding concepts: “drag,” “filth,” “horror,” and “glamour.”
Following the conclusion of each show, a winner is selected, and the other competitors compete in an “extermination challenge” that gauges how committed each queen is to continuing in the competition. Previous extermination tasks included an overnight stay in a spooky, haunted mansion and skydiving.
Every episode ends with the Boulet Brothers performing a planned “killing off” of the loser. Along with David Sigurani serving as executive producer and Nathan Noyes joining as director, the fraternal team contributes to the series as writers, producers, and co-directors. Craig Engler, Emily Gotto, executive in charge, Nick Lazo, and producer Samuel Zimmerman are the executive producers for Shudder.
With a brand-new, cutting-edge set, a plethora of new, brilliant staff members, the most diverse ensemble in the show’s history, and the Boulets taking over as directors for the first time in seven years, Season 5 is expected to be the largest and worst yet, according to the official synopsis.
Cast
International drag performer Anna Phylactic contributes to the show her many years of experience as a beloved member of “the Family Gorgeous.” Blackberri is referred to as Texas’s bearded beauty! She is well-respected and successful in the Houston scene thanks to her skills as an emcee and her performance ability.
Cynthia’s exuberant performances, her charm, and her sense of horror-inspired style terrify Kansas City, Missouri.
Fantasia’s stunning face, daring curves, and more than 20 years of performing experience make her a formidable competitor.
In addition to giving each of his drag outfits a gorgeous spectral appearance, Jarvis Hammer puts on amazing performances that highlight his own comic styling. Jay Kay is a repulsive combo of punk rock personality, kitsch, and gender-bending. They intend to outshine any rival to ever walk onto The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula stage in terms of volume, size, and annoyance.
Niohuru is a recent immigrant from China who came to the US to follow her career aspirations. Onyx Onyx describes herself as an extraordinary “freak show showgirl” and is the commodity of freaks. Philadelphia audiences are captivated by Onyx’s jaw-dropping and frightful circus sideshow acts, which entice them to return for more.
On the fifth season of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, Orkgotik is one of the many unique international competitors. He is a South American competitor who is visiting the US for the first time to showcase his incredibly scary and distinctive drag abilities.
Satanna has come to wreak havoc and prove to the world that she is just as tough and talented as she is feisty and angry. Throb Zombie is a drag queen who is obsessed with horror and feeds off everything eerie and unsettling. They have a history of performing burlesque and punk rock styles, and they love to constantly pump up the sex appeal in their stage presentations.
Release Date & Where to Watch
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 5 Episode 1 will be released on October 31, 2023, at 8:00 PM PT in the US. The episode 1 release timings for the rest of the world are as follows:
- Pacific Time (New York): 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 31, 2023
- Eastern Time (Canada): 11:00 PM on Tuesday, October 31, 2023
- Greenwich Mean Time (London): 4:00 AM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023
- Central European Time (Germany): 5:00 AM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023
- China Standard Time (China): 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023
- Philippine Standard Time (Philippines): 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023
- Australian Standard Time (Australia): 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Dragula by The Boulet Brothers is easy to stream. All that writers, viewers, and ardent fan organizations need to do is subscribe to Shudder. The monthly subscription fee for the platform is $5.99.
