The Boy, the Queen and Everything in Between

The Boy, the Queen and Everything in Between

2024 · 1 season · 6 eps · Drama, Comedy

Returning Series

Fresh out of prison and desperately needing a job, Jacob reaches out to the only person who can help - his father Max, who just happens to be Aotearoa's most famous drag queen.

Created by Ramon Te Wake

Network: TVNZ+

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