Kim Kardashian addressed the scathing critical reception of her Hulu legal drama All’s Fair with a playful Instagram post on Thursday. The post featured social media reactions both criticizing and defending the series, which premiered on November 4. Kardashian captioned it, questioning if viewers had tuned into 'the most critically acclaimed show of the year.'
Overview of All’s Fair
All’s Fair is a new legal drama created by Ryan Murphy, with Kardashian starring as Allura Grant, a divorce attorney who teams up with other women to launch an all-female practice in Los Angeles. The ensemble cast includes Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Sarah Paulson, and Glenn Close. Kardashian also serves as an executive producer, marking her second collaboration with Murphy following her role in the 12th season of American Horror Story, subtitled Delicate.
Critical Reception
The series debuted to mixed audience reactions but harsh reviews from critics. Variety TV critic Alison Herman described it as 'a clumsy, condescending take on rah-rah girlboss feminism, half-baked even by the standards of an overextended Murphy.' The Times gave it zero stars, with deputy TV editor Ben Dowell calling it 'the worst television drama ever made,' criticizing its 'tacky and revolting' portrayal of themes it claims to target.
Kardashian’s Response
In her Instagram carousel, Kardashian shared X (formerly Twitter) posts highlighting the divide. One user wrote, 'Some of the worst acting I’ve ever seen in my life alongside the most predictable storylines and the most ridiculous styling. I’m obsessed I need 14 seasons.' Supporters noted the backlash boosted viewership, with one saying, 'Critics realizing their reviews of [All’s Fair] ended up making people watch and love the show.' Another quipped, 'All’s Fair on Hulu dares to ask the question “Does a show need to be good?” & the answer is no, it doesn’t,' praising the 'legendary actresses' despite poor performances.
Kardashian’s lighthearted clapback underscores the show’s campy tone, which some interpret as intentional parody, though critics argue it falls short. As streaming viewership data emerges, the series’ polarizing appeal may drive its success beyond traditional acclaim.