RuPaul's Drag Race Recap

S2EP10 - Dragula Titans: The Grand Finale


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Joe Betance and Lauri Roggenkamp close out Dragula Titans Season 2 with a full breakdown of the finale episode, reflecting on the season as a whole, revisiting their wildly inaccurate preseason predictions, and unpacking the Boulet Brothers’ final decision. From the Four Horsemen floor show to Eva Destruction’s controversial win, the ghouls leave no gravestone unturned.

  • Joe and Lauri revisit their Meet the Monsters predictions—and discover just how spectacularly wrong they both were.

  • A breakdown of why Priscilla Chambers, Loris, and Frankie Doom didn’t match the season’s actual trajectory.

  • Discussion of which monsters were underestimated (Jaharia) and which were overestimated.

  • Analysis of whether the Boulets truly “changed things up” this season—or simply polished the same formula.

  • A candid conversation about self-sabotage, execution vs. concept, and what Dragula actually rewards.

  • Joe and Lauri reflect on whether Dragula winners tend to disappear after taking the crown—and what that means for Titans.

    The final four monsters were tasked with creating and presenting four looks inspired by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, incorporating horror, filth, and glamour. Joe and Lauri discuss:

    • Which looks felt inspired versus overly literal

    • Execution gaps between concept and performance

    • Why swinging for the fences sometimes pays off—and sometimes doesn’t

    • How technical excellence ultimately outweighed ambition in the final judgment

      • Eva Destruction is crowned the winner of Dragula Titans Season 2—but not without debate.

      • Joe and Lauri weigh Eva’s consistency against Jaharia’s ideas and Abhora’s ambition.

      • A deep dive into the cemetery crowning scene, including pacing, visuals, and whether the finale landed emotionally.

      • A larger discussion about Dragula’s relationship with its winners—and why victory can sometimes feel like an ending rather than a beginning.

        As Titans Season 2 comes to a close, Joe and Lauri reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and what they hope to see when Dragula returns. While the season delivered strong television, the finale raises lingering questions about risk, creativity, and whether Dragula truly rewards innovation—or simply mastery of its existing rules.

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