The End of 'UNHhhh' - Katya Confirms Iconic Web Series with Trixie Mattel Is Over After Eight Seasons

The landscape of queer internet culture is shifting with the confirmation that UNHhhh, the celebrated web series starring RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova, has officially ended after eight seasons and 229 episodes. Katya’s announcement on the Wild Wild Web podcast has closed the door on hopes for a return, despite speculation and recent filings for a possible ninth season by the production company World of Wonder.

UNHhhh first premiered in 2016, quickly becoming a staple of queer online entertainment. Born from the chemistry of Trixie Mattel and Katya on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7, the show set itself apart with its raw, improvisational humor, minimal production (often just a green screen and rapid-fire editing), and fearless exploration of LGBTQ+ themes ranging from personal anecdotes to broader issues such as identity, relationships, and community.

For eight seasons, UNHhhh thrived on YouTube’s WOW Presents Plus channel, amassing millions of views and a fiercely dedicated fanbase. Its format—two drag queens riffing on topics that veered from the absurd to the profound—allowed for authentic queer representation and visibility in an online space that often lacked both.

Speaking to host Eric Sedeno on the Wild Wild Web podcast, Katya described the exhaustion of sustaining the show’s unscripted magic. "That show was really hard to do, because there was no direction. And sometimes it would be horrible. I suggested we did ‘Lunch’ one day. And it was terrible," Katya explained, highlighting the difficulty of creating compelling content without a roadmap.

She continued: "When you do that kind of improv, it can be quite exhausting to try to create something out of absolutely nothing... And if you weren’t feeling it, like if you didn’t have a great outfit and hair, and you felt kinda ugly, it was horrible. The times we were both feeling it, it was really effortless and special."

This candid reflection marks a rare moment of vulnerability in queer media, emphasizing the emotional labor and creative energy required to sustain projects that have become cultural touchstones.

Earlier this year, fans were given a glimmer of hope when World of Wonder, the production company behind UNHhhh and RuPaul’s Drag Race, filed for copyright protection for a potential ninth season of the show. The filing, documented by the United States Copyright Office, fueled speculation about a possible revival, with some wondering if new hosts from the Drag Race universe might take over in the absence of Trixie and Katya.

However, as PinkNews reported, the filing does not guarantee the show’s return, nor does it confirm the involvement of its original stars. World of Wonder has not issued an official statement regarding the future of UNHhhh, and with Katya’s confirmation, fans must accept the end of an era.

The conclusion of UNHhhh marks the end of one of the most influential LGBTQ+ web series of the last decade. The show’s success lies in its authentic representation of queer voices, its unfiltered humor, and its willingness to tackle both the mundane and the taboo. UNHhhh offered a space where the intricacies of queer life could be explored without judgment, fostering community among viewers worldwide.

Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova have continued their partnership through other projects, including the podcast The Bald and the Beautiful and the Netflix series I Like to Watch. These projects maintain their commitment to showcasing diverse LGBTQ+ perspectives and continue to reach wide audiences.

The announcement has elicited a wave of nostalgia and gratitude from fans, many of whom credit UNHhhh with helping them feel seen and supported. Online forums, social media platforms, and comment sections have been flooded with tributes, memes, and personal stories about how the show provided laughter and comfort during challenging times.

UNHhhh’s format—irreverent, DIY, and unapologetically queer—has inspired a new generation of LGBTQ+ creators to pursue digital media on their own terms. As the show ends, its legacy persists in the countless web series, podcasts, and social media channels that have followed in its wake, each contributing to the vibrant tapestry of queer content online.

Though the show has concluded, Trixie and Katya’s influence remains strong. Their willingness to discuss mental health, gender expression, and LGBTQ+ culture with humor and honesty continues to resonate. As digital platforms evolve, the space for queer voices expands, building on the foundation laid by UNHhhh.

For viewers who grew up with the series or discovered it later, UNHhhh is more than just a comedy show—it’s a reminder of the power of queer creativity, resilience, and connection.

As the curtain closes, fans and creators alike look forward to new chapters in LGBTQ+ storytelling, knowing that the spirit of UNHhhh endures wherever authenticity, laughter, and community are found.