[1] The premiere season showcased a total of eight contestants competing for the title of the "First Filipino Drag Supreme".
[3][4] In July 2021, RuPaul's Drag Race alumna Manila Luzon exclusively told Entertainment Weekly about an upcoming project she is up to host and judge.
[6] On 16 August 2021, Luzon partnered with TikTok and announced a casting call for the reality competition show.
The episode's winner will enter a battle with their chosen opponent, named the Dragdagulan, involving a wrecking ball.
[11] After the series' long hiatus, the show's social media posted an update with the caption saying, "#justwokeup".
[15] Sassa Gurl, Nicole Cordoves, and Manila Luzon, who served as the competition's main judges, all made appearances in the same trailer.
[16] Additionally, it revealed the official premiere date, which is slated for 8 December 2022, and will be available through Amazon Prime Video.
[18] It was revealed in the same official teaser that Catriona Gray will serve as a guest judge on the premiere of Drag Den.
[19] Luzon was recently signed with Warner Music Philippines, and announced the theme song for the series that is set to release on 2 December 2022.
As soon as everyone is present, Manila Luzon, who is dressed as a "Drag Lord", emerges and greets her competitors to the competition, and explains its guidelines.
The rankings from the first episode were revealed by Sassa Gurl after the queens reunite together in Drag Den.
After revealing the ranks, one of the competitors began to open their difficulties to their rival, and they both made amends in the show.
Sassa Gurl announced the Themewear Drag Test which is Pinoy Kontrabida which highlights the competitors' wicked and villainous side.
Maria Christina and Barbie-Q were declared the winners of the Main Drag Showdown in this episode by Manila Luzon due to a tiebreaker.
Sassa Gurl announced the Themewear Drag Test which is Pinoy Fantasy Character which highlights the competitors' magical and creative side.