Despite receiving some of the worst reviews in recent memory, Ryan Murphy’s new legal drama “All’s Fair“ has become a massive streaming success. The show starring Kim Kardashian achieved a rare 0% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes but still managed to become the number one series on Hulu and Disney+ globally.
The series features Kardashian as Allura Grant, a divorce lawyer who teams up with colleagues played by Naomi Watts and Niecy Nash-Betts to start an all-women law firm. The show premiered on November 4, 2025, with its first three episodes immediately topping streaming charts in over twenty countries including the United States, France, Australia, and Norway.
What Critics Hated About the Show
Professional reviewers were overwhelmingly negative in their assessments of “All’s Fair.” The series received scathing reviews from multiple major publications, with The Guardian’s Lucy Mangan calling it:
“fascinatingly, incomprehensibly, existentially terrible.”
The Times of London gave the show zero stars, with critic Ben Dowell suggesting it “may well be the worst television drama ever made.” Reviewers consistently criticized Kim Kardashian’s performance as wooden and lacking screen presence, while also panning the dialogue and overall execution.
The Hollywood Reporter’s Angie Han noted the drama “generally falls flat” at creating compelling moments, while Variety’s Alison Herman described the show as skipping “straight to dessert without building any connective tissue in the form of character depth.”
Why Audiences Keep Watching
The massive viewer interest despite critical panning has created an unexpected hit for Hulu and Disney+. Industry observers point to several factors driving audience curiosity.
The trailer for “All’s Fair” became Disney+’s most-watched trailer ever before the show’s release, generating 57.3 million views across YouTube and social media in just 24 hours. This broke the previous record held by season three of “The Kardashians.”
The series features an impressive ensemble cast including award-winning actors Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson, and Naomi Watts, alongside Kardashian. The combination of Ryan Murphy’s distinctive style and the show’s focus on wealthy divorce dramas appears to have attracted viewers looking for glamorous, addictive entertainment.
Some viewers have described the show on social media as “an ostentatious display of wealth and beauty and we love it,” comparing its appeal to a modern soap opera.
Kim Kardashian’s Acting Career
“All’s Fair” represents Kim Kardashian’s most significant acting role to date. In interviews, she revealed her preparation for playing divorce lawyer Allura Grant, telling the BBC she came to set “completely prepared” and spent time “watching and learning from these women,” referring to her co-stars.
Kardashian noted she was drawn to the project because “divorce is such a relatable topic,” though she admitted she wouldn’t practice family law in real life, stating, “I’m more into criminal justice and reform work.”
Her co-stars have praised her professionalism on set, noting she was never late and always knew her lines. This marks Kardashian’s second collaboration with Ryan Murphy following her appearance in “American Horror Story: Delicate.”
The So-Bad-It’s-Good Phenomenon
The success of “All’s Fair” despite terrible reviews echoes other entertainment properties that have found popularity through what some call the “hate-watch” phenomenon. The show’s combination of outrageous dialogue, lavish displays of wealth, and over-the-top scenarios may be contributing to its appeal.
CNN entertainment analysis noted that “in the age of the hate-watch, the truly terrible and the seriously campy can do numbers,” comparing the show’s potential trajectory to the film “Showgirls,” which was widely panned upon release but later became regarded as “insanely rewatchable.”
The series provides what one critic described as “shareable nuggets, the bling and opulence” that work well in social media clips, potentially driving more viewers to sample the show out of curiosity.
Episode Release Schedule
The first three episodes of “All’s Fair” are now available on Hulu and Disney+. New episodes will release weekly on Tuesdays through December 23, 2025, when the season finale streams. The series consists of ten episodes total.
Viewers who are new to Hulu can access the show through a 30-day free trial on the platform’s basic plan. The series is also available internationally on Disney+ in multiple countries.
The full cast includes Kim Kardashian as Allura Grant, Naomi Watts as Liberty Ronson, Niecy Nash-Betts as Emerald Greene, Sarah Paulson as Carrington Lane, Glenn Close as Dina Standish, and Teyana Taylor as Milan, with recurring appearances by Judith Light, Brooke Shields, and Ed O’Neill.
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