Evil Twins (RuPaul's Drag Race)

"Evil Twins" is a recurring challenge and concept on the reality competition television show RuPaul's Drag Race. The challenge typically requires contestants (drag queens) to conceptualize and present two distinct drag personas: their usual, polished, and presentable self, and a darker, more subversive, and often villainous "evil twin" character.

The challenge tests a queen's versatility, creativity, and acting ability. It demands they explore the duality within themselves and demonstrate a range of drag aesthetics and character portrayals. Queens are judged not only on the visual impact of their twin presentations (costumes, makeup, hair) but also on the depth and believability of the characters they create. The "evil twin" is often expected to have a backstory and a defined personality that contrasts sharply with the queen's primary drag persona.

The challenge often involves a mini-challenge component that further develops the twins' relationship, such as a photoshoot or a short acting scene where the two characters interact. The main challenge presentation is typically a runway walk where the queens showcase both their good and evil twin looks, emphasizing the differences and creating a narrative or contrast between the two.

The judges, led by RuPaul, critique the queens on their concept, execution, and performance of both characters. Success in the "Evil Twins" challenge hinges on originality, attention to detail, and the ability to convincingly embody both the "good" and "evil" aspects of a drag persona.