HBO’s big non-scripted series WE’RE HERE has impacted a lot of lives as it champions the recognition of the LGBTQ+ community via its drag extravaganza. It fourth season changes that all up though, with new hosts and a slightly aligned show structure. An official press release highlights the details.
Season four of WE’RE HERE will follow three new renowned drag queens, Sasha Velour, Priyanka and Jaida Essence Hall, as they continue the goal of the series to spread love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America. The renewed Emmy, Peabody and GLAAD award-winning series, created by Johnnie Ingram and Stephen Warren, will begin production on the new season later this month.
During its late summer/fall schedule the show will film, it will not quite have the same format as the first three seasons. The show originally went to a different city per episode. This season will focus on just two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, taking an in-depth and more immersive look at the local political systems and participants, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and opposition, and their effect on the LGBTQ+ community.
Ingram & Warren stated, “In this increasingly hostile political climate, we are grateful to HBO for their dedication to telling LGBTQ+ stories that meet the moment and document our history. We are thrilled to expand our drag family and give much needed love to the people on the front lines of hate.”
Nina Rosenstein, Executive Vice President, Late Night & Specials Programming is quoted as saying, “With the ongoing aggression towards the LGBTQ+ community, and the increased hostility directed at drag performers, it’s more important than ever for another season of We’re Here. Time and time again, the series has shown that love is stronger than hate, and we want to continue to uplift the community by showcasing these rich and important stories. We owe a huge thank you to Bob, Shangela and Eureka for sharing their personal stories and for their incredible contribution over the last three seasons. We’re also excited to welcome our three new queens to the We’re Here family and dive into our new season.”
Season three was praised by Variety as a show “we need right now” that “shows us the power of visibility” [and] “saves lives.” The Los Angeles Times hailed it as “uniquely affirming and vital” and Wired called it “an essential reminder that queer people are fighting for justice and visibility across the US.” Decider lauded it for managing “to find the light even in the darkest of circumstances” and the “most relevant reality show on television.”
Look for WE’RE HERE sometime in 2024. We’ll keep you posted.
