Kim Kardashian’s much-anticipated TV drama All’s Fair has been met with overwhelmingly negative reviews following its premiere this week. The Ryan Murphy–created legal series, featuring Kardashian as divorce lawyer Allura Grant, debuted to critical backlash, scoring a dismal 19 out of 100 on Metacritic. Released under Disney’s banner, the show’s poor reception has quickly become one of the week’s biggest entertainment headlines, leaving both fans and critics questioning Murphy’s recent creative direction.
All’s Fair premiered globally on November 5, 2025, as a high-profile collaboration between producer Ryan Murphy and reality star Kim Kardashian. The legal drama follows a group of female attorneys who leave their male-dominated firms to launch their own feminist practice. Despite a star-studded lineup that includes Naomi Watts, Glenn Close, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Sarah Paulson, the show’s writing and performances have been described as “flat,” “inconsistent,” and “soulless” by several major outlets.
Critics cited problems ranging from forced dialogue to a lack of chemistry among the cast. Kardashian’s performance, in particular, has been labeled “miscast” by multiple reviewers, with some calling her portrayal of Allura Grant “wooden” and “unconvincing.”
What Critics Are Saying
According to The Wrap’s Kayleigh Donaldson, “everyone in All’s Fair is a stock caricature from a man’s idea of a woman’s drama,” criticizing Murphy’s writing as out of touch.
Consequence of Sound’s Liz Shannon Miller wrote that the series “reads like bad first drafts of a cheap soap opera,” lacking the satirical energy seen in Murphy’s past hits like Nip/Tuck or American Horror Story.
Even loyal fans of Murphy’s work took to social media expressing disappointment, with many calling the show “painfully slow” and “more boring than bad.”
What It Means for Kim Kardashian
The negative reception poses a setback for Kim Kardashian, who has been expanding her acting career after earlier appearances in American Horror Story: Delicate. The performance was meant to mark her evolution from reality star to mainstream actress, but critics suggest the role may have been “too ambitious too soon.”
Industry observers note that while Kardashian remains a global brand, All’s Fair may damage her credibility as a dramatic performer unless future roles show significant growth.
What’s Next
Despite the backlash, All’s Fair will continue to stream weekly on Disney+ and Hulu, with the production team hoping later episodes may improve audience sentiment. Ryan Murphy has yet to issue a statement addressing the criticism, though insiders suggest possible reworks if ratings drop further.
Fans of the cast—including Naomi Watts and Glenn Close—are still tuning in, hoping the storyline gains traction in coming weeks.
Sources
Yahoo Entertainment
SlashFilm
The Wrap
Consequence of Sound
Metacritic
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