Sketchy Queens is an American sketch comedy television series premiered on WOW Presents Plus on September 15, 2022. It marks the streaming service's first sketch comedy original programming.[1] The series stars Jinkx Monsoon and Liam Krug in various sketches. The series also included guest appearances, such as Trixie Mattel, Brandon Rogers, and Brittany Broski.

Sketchy Queens
GenreSketch comedy
Created by
Starring
  • Jinkx Monsoon
  • Liam Krug
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Production locationPortland, Oregon
EditorPaul Detrick
Running time12–17 minutes
Production companyWorld of Wonder
Original release
NetworkWOW Presents Plus
ReleaseSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15) –
present (present)

In November 2022, the production company, World of Wonder, announced that the show has been renewed for a second season.[2]

Background

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The series was announced by World of Wonder's streaming platform, WOW Presents Plus, its fall lineup filled with many original programming series to debut.[3] A trailer for WOW Presents Plus' fall lineup revealed the comedy show was set to be released on September 15, 2022.[4][5] In November 2022, the comedy show was renewed for a second season.[6]

Format

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Sunrise Boulevard

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Liam Krug bumps into Jinkx Monsoon on Sunrise Boulevard (Portland, Oregon), where they are trying to revitalize Monsoon's career into the modern world.

Sonoma Public Access

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Winderly Landchime and Bethany Christmas bought a bankrupted public-access television station.

I See You and I Hear You: Winderly Landchime and Bethany Christmas interview many special guests.

Episodes

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Season 1 (2022)

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No.TitleOriginal release dateGuest(s)
1"Symphony of Jennifers"September 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)Trixie Mattel
Liam Krug meets Jinkx Monsoon in Portland, Oregon.
2"Off Brand Super Villains"September 22, 2022 (2022-09-22)Wolf Hudson
Jinkx Monsoon and Liam Krug visit Portland.
3"Stage Moms Are People Too"September 29, 2022 (2022-09-29)Katya Zamolodchikova
Jinkx Monsoon and Liam Krug are auditioning.
4"Not Your Mama's Period Drama"October 6, 2022 (2022-10-06)Brandon Rogers
Jinkx Monsoon and Liam Krug are reviving their career.
5"The Garden of Edie"October 13, 2022 (2022-10-13)Raja Gemini
Jinkx Monsoon and Liam Krug are visiting an old friend.
6"It's Burger Time."October 20, 2022 (2022-10-20)Brittany Broski
Jinkx Monsoon and Liam Krug are creating content.
7"So Much Fun It's Scary"October 27, 2022 (2022-10-27)
Someone hosted a yard sale.
8"Extremely Good Finale"October 27, 2022 (2022-10-27)Kandy Muse
Jinkx Monsoon and Liam Krug ended the season.

References

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  1. ^ Sim, Bernando (September 15, 2022). "Jinkx Monsoon Talks New 'Sketchy Queens' Series & Comedy Influences". Out Magazine. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  2. ^ Damshenas, Sam (November 3, 2022). "Exclusive: Jinkx Monsoon and Liam Krug's Sketchy Queens has been renewed for season 2". Gay Times. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
  3. ^ Furstenberg, Miu Von (September 4, 2022). "The Week in Drag – WOW Presents Plus' fall lineup, Drag Race UK season 4 news, Nina West takes the stage again and more". Socialite Life. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  4. ^ Major, Michael (August 31, 2022). "VIDEO: All New Jinkx Monsoon Series and More Given a First Look In All New WOWPresents Plus Trailer". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  5. ^ Shatto, Rachel (September 1, 2022). "Everything New Coming To WowPresents Plus Fall". Pride. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  6. ^ Martin, Annie (November 11, 2022). "'Sketchy Queens' with Jinkx Monsoon renewed for Season 2". UPI. Retrieved 2022-11-04.