The Fab Five have arrived in Washington, D.C., for their last mission. Queer Eye Season 10, the show’s final season, is now streaming on Netflix. This season brings the team’s signature heart and humor to the nation’s capital, featuring heroes who embody the spirit of community and personal growth. Among them is Jo, who seeks the Fab Five’s guidance to repair her strained relationship with her sister, Dorienne.
Queer Eye Season 10 Release and Final Season Details
The tenth and final season of Queer Eye premiered on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. All episodes were released at once on Netflix. This season marks the end for Netflix’s longest-running unscripted series, which has earned 37 Emmy nominations and 11 wins over its eight-year run.
Filming took place in and around Washington, D.C., a first for the show. Previous seasons were filmed in cities like Atlanta, Kansas City, Philadelphia, and New Orleans. The move to the capital provides a new backdrop for the Fab Five’s final transformations.
The team for this final chapter includes Antoni Porowski (food and wine), Tan France (fashion), Karamo Brown (culture), Jonathan Van Ness (grooming), and Jeremiah Brent (design). Jeremiah Brent joined the cast in Season 9, replacing original design expert Bobby Berk.
Behind-the-Scenes Dynamics During Final Promotions
The lead-up to the Season 10 premiere included public discussions about the cast’s relationship. Karamo Brown, the culture expert, did not attend several scheduled live interviews with the rest of the Fab Five.
He released statements explaining his decision. Karamo said he needed “to protect his mental health/peace from people or a world who seek to destroy it.” He added that he “has felt mentally and emotionally abused for years” and was following advice from his therapist.
On CBS Mornings, host Gayle King shared a statement from Karamo’s assistant, who said he was “worried about being bullied”. His co-stars addressed his absence during the interviews.
Antoni Porowski said, “Surprised is a fair understatement. I will say, our Queer Eye family, we’ve been doing this for almost a decade… and families are complicated and we’re definitely not excluded from that”.
Jonathan Van Ness expressed support, stating, “I’m actually so proud of him for centering what he needs to do and taking care of himself. It’s not easy to do, that’s not an easy statement to make”.
Jeremiah Brent, the newest Fab Five member, defended the group’s dynamic. He said his experience with them “has been transformative” and that he has “felt safe and supported by the people up here”.
Rebuilding Family Bonds: Jo’s Journey with Sister Dorienne
A central story in the new season follows Jo, who asks the Fab Five for help fixing her relationship with her sister, Dorienne. While specific details of their story are part of the new season, the theme of reconnecting family is a powerful focus for the show’s final chapter.
This narrative fits a common and beloved Queer Eye pattern: helping heroes heal personal relationships while they work on external changes. The Fab Five’s approach often shows that a new hairstyle or a redesigned room is just the starting point for deeper, emotional growth.
In a recent Netflix article checking in on past heroes, the show’s impact on families is clear. Jess Guilbeaux from Season 3, for example, reported that since her episode aired, she has maintained regular contact with her sister and niece. “They speak almost daily and even do regular sister trips,” the update noted. Jo and Dorienne’s story aims for a similar lasting connection.
The Fab Five’s work in Washington, D.C., includes other local heroes like a Silver Spring firefighter and single mother featured in Episode 3. Her story involves overcoming trauma and learning to accept help, showing the diverse personal challenges the final season tackles.
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The Legacy of Queer Eye’s Transformations
Since the reboot premiered in February 2018, the Fab Five have helped more than 80 people, known as “heroes”. A Netflix Tudum article published on the Season 10 premiere date caught up with many of them, showing the lasting effects of their makeovers.
- Neal Reddy (Season 1) is now an actor and comedian, sober, and in a much better place. He wrote that his life has gotten “exponentially” better and that “having to take accountability and really work on my life has been rougher than living in quiet complacency. But it’s been worth it. I have hope now”.
- Skyler Jay (Season 2), a transgender man, became an activist after his episode. He successfully sued his employer for denying trans-inclusive health coverage, leading to a policy change for Georgia’s public college system.
- Jess Guilbeaux (Season 3) is now a model and activist, has re-enrolled in college to finish her degree, and has a strong relationship with her girlfriend and family.
The final season’s setting in Washington, D.C., brings the show to the heart of American political life. However, true to form, Queer Eye focuses on the personal stories of everyday citizens rather than political figures, emphasizing that change often begins at home and within communities.
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