Kim Kardashian’s “All’s Fair” Is Being Called ‘Fascinatingly, Incomprehensibly, Existentially Terrible’ by Critics

05 November 2025

Kim Kardashian and Naomi Watts on 'All's Fair'. Disney/Ser Baffo

The newly launched legal drama All’s Fair on Hulu, starring Kim Kardashian, has been met with an onslaught of brutal reviews, including a rare zero-star rating from The Guardian, which described the show as “fascinatingly, incomprehensibly, existentially terrible.”

With a cast that boasts heavyweights such as Glenn Close, Naomi Watts and Sarah Paulson alongside Kardashian, the series failed to generate favourable reviews. On review-aggregation platforms the show currently sits at roughly a 6 % approval rating.

Critics target multiple dimensions of the drama: the writing was described as a “tsunami of clunking cliché” by The Times, performances especially Kardashian’s were called “stiff and affectless” by The Hollywood Reporter, and the ensemble of talent was viewed as under-utilised within a vapid narrative structure.

The story of All’s Fair follows a team of elite female divorce attorneys in Los Angeles who break away to open their own practice. At its core, the series seemed primed for sharp legal drama, character complexity and rich thematic resonance. Instead, critics found it hollow, noting that the tone tilts toward “style over substance,” with the legal-and-personal stakes feeling ungrounded and the portrayals bordering on caricature.

For Kardashian the fallout is notable. Her turn as lead character Allura Grant was widely panned, with some reviews suggesting she lacks the emotional range and screen presence required to anchor a major scripted drama. The heavy criticism may serve as a reminder of the risks involved when high-profile figures shift into dramatic roles with heavy public expectation.

Creators and defenders of the show are not remaining quiet. Director Anthony Hemingway lauded the project as one with a “fresh and creatively fulfilling” angle and suggested audiences might connect if given time. He pointed out that success sometimes requires patience and implied the early reviews may not tell the full story.

Whether this series will gain a cult following, evolve into something more resonant, or fade into infamy remains to be seen. For now, the critical reception stands as one of the most negative in recent television history a dramatic moment for both the show and its star.