Kim Kardashian has taken a bold step into scripted television with the legal drama All’s Fair, a high‑profile production created by Ryan Murphy that places her at the helm alongside a powerhouse female cast. The show centres on a Los Angeles‑based all‑female law firm specialising in high‑stakes divorce cases, offering a glossy, empowered‑women narrative beneath its slick veneer.
Despite the ambitious build‑up, the reaction from critics has been brutal. With a reported critics‑approval rating hovering around 5 %–6 %, All’s Fair has been labelled by some publications as among the most unsuccessful dramas of the year. Reviewers point to shallow characterisation, dialogue that lacks depth, and a lead performance that many found unconvincing. The contrast between Kardashian’s celebrity persona and the registered acting skill of her co‑stars — including Naomi Watts, Glenn Close and Sarah Paulson — appears to have amplified the scrutiny.
In response to the backlash, director Anthony Hemingway defended the series, framing it as an entertainment piece that may not resonate with every viewer yet still offers something fresh. He argued that the show “holds a mirror” to its audience and that not every project will appeal universally. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, several of her co‑stars had earlier publicly praised Kardashian’s willingness to branch into a new medium and take risks professionally.
In short, All’s Fair is a high‑stakes gamble: a polished, women‑centred legal drama built for spectacle and star power, yet so far stumbling under the weight of its own ambition and the burden of critical expectation. Whether it will find an appreciative audience or recast itself over time remains to be seen.
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