Kim Kardashian is receiving scathing reviews for her leading role in Ryan Murphy’s latest legal drama, “All’s Fair.” In this Hulu series, Kardashian portrays the owner of a divorce law firm, but critics have not held back in their assessments of her performance, labeling it as wooden and uninspiring. One reviewer has even gone so far as to claim the series might be “the worst TV drama ever.”
Among the most vocal critics is Lucy Mangan from The Guardian, who awarded the series a 0-star rating. Mangan described it as “fascinatingly, existentially terrible,” highlighting Kardashian’s performance as “expressionless” and “useless.” She criticized not only Kardashian but also the ensemble cast, stating that “no one seems to know what they’re doing” and that the performances reflect multiple conflicting visions for the show.
Ben Dowell of The Times of London echoed Mangan’s sentiments, labeling “All's Fair” as potentially the “worst TV drama ever,” and also granting it a 0-star rating. Dowell criticized both the writing and the direction, suggesting the show attempts to deliver a “feminist fable” but instead becomes a “tacky and revolting monument” to the very greed and vanity it claims to critique. He specifically noted that Kardashian failed to convincingly portray a lawyer, further diminishing the show’s credibility.
Ed Power of The Telegraph rated the series one star, referring to it as a “crime against television” and one of the worst offerings from Murphy’s extensive career. Power remarked that Kardashian lacks “aura” and “unfiltered charisma,” and while he criticized her performance, he insisted that the overall acting was “awful” across the board.
Angie Han from The Hollywood Reporter labeled Kardashian’s performance as “stiff and affectless.” She criticized the writing as well, noting that the dialogue oscillates between being bland and excessively profane. This combination, she suggested, makes the series exhausting to watch.
In a particularly biting review, Kelly Lawler from USA Today deemed “All’s Fair” the worst show of the year. She described it as an “embarrassingly terrible show” with scripts that are “worse than what ChatGPT was spitting out two years ago.” Lawler firmly stated that Kardashian’s “bland line readings” do not qualify her for the title of ‘actress.’
The first three episodes of “All’s Fair” were released on November 4 on Hulu, with additional episodes scheduled for weekly release every Tuesday. This streaming format allows viewers to engage with the series as it unfolds, despite the overwhelmingly negative feedback.
This collaboration marks another project between Kardashian and Murphy, who previously worked together on “American Horror Story: Delicate.” That series received much better reviews, scoring a respectable 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, with some critics praising Kardashian’s performance as she leaned into a Valley girl persona while portraying a Hollywood publicist.
Ryan Murphy is a prolific television producer known for creating popular series such as “Glee,” “American Horror Story,” “9-1-1,” and “Pose.” His shows have garnered critical acclaim, and he has won six Emmys along with numerous nominations. However, responses to his work can vary widely, and despite recent successes like “Monster,” which explores real-life criminal cases, some critics have accused him of exploiting real-life victims in his storytelling.
For a detailed critique, check out The Hollywood Reporter’s review: “All’s Fair: Kim Kardashian Is an Appropriately Wooden Lead for Ryan Murphy’s Empty, Unforgivably Dull Hulu Drama.”
