Ignore the 5% RT Score, Hulu’s All’s Fair Is an Easy-to-Binge Hidden TV Gem

by

Despite receiving very negative reviews, the legal drama All’s Fair is still worth checking out. The show centers around three women – Allura Grant (Kim Kardashian), Liberty Ronson (Naomi Watts), and Emerald Greene (Niecy Nash-Betts) – who decide to start their own divorce firm, Grant, Ronson, and Greene, after leaving a traditionally male-dominated company. The cast also includes Glenn Close, Teyana Taylor, and Matthew Noskza. Sarah Paulson plays Carrington Lane, a bitter divorce lawyer who feels betrayed by the women and holds a grudge against them.

Despite initial hype, the Hulu series All’s Fair received overwhelmingly negative reviews upon its release, starting with a 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Most viewers agree it’s best to skip this one. However, while it’s not a great show, it can still be an enjoyable and easy binge-watch.

All’s Fair Is Ryan Murphy’s Biggest TV Failure

Hulu’s new legal drama, All’s Fair, is a major disappointment, and it’s clear from the beginning. While the show tries to feel realistic, it quickly becomes unbelievable due to the constant focus on extreme wealth. Legal dramas usually work best when they focus on compelling characters and show the story through action, rather than simply telling it, but this series misses the mark.

The show All’s Fair flips the script by putting women in the leading roles and men in supporting ones. However, most of the characters, aside from Emerald, feel shallow and aren’t well-developed, making them seem like exaggerated stereotypes – unlike the compelling characters in shows like Matlock. It’s surprising, given that the cast includes accomplished actresses and businesswomen, that their on-screen chemistry is practically nonexistent, or at best, feels very strained. Kim Kardashian, as Allura, doesn’t offer much depth to her character, and Sarah Paulson’s performance is overly dramatic. Naomi Watts tries for a serious tone but doesn’t quite succeed, and even Glenn Close’s performance isn’t as captivating as her work in other roles.

Honestly, what really sunk All’s Fair for me wasn’t just the acting or the plot, but the writing itself. I love a good legal drama, but it needs to feel believable, even if it’s heightened for entertainment. The dialogue has to sound natural, the scenes need to flow, and I need to genuinely care about what happens. This show definitely tried for high stakes, but beyond that, everything just felt…off. The way characters reacted to big things – like when Allura discovered Chase’s betrayal – was just silly. And the way they talked about cases, or even just to each other, felt really immature. Remember Emerald describing that picture in the very first episode? It just didn’t ring true, and that kind of thing kept pulling me out of the story.

Despite being quite disappointing overall, All’s Fair has a strange appeal that makes it almost enjoyable. The side stories add nothing to the show, and Allura’s behavior often doesn’t make sense. The costumes are over-the-top, the lavish houses feel out of place given the show’s low production value, but it’s a captivating train wreck – you can’t help but keep watching to see what happens next.

All’s Fair Is Perfect For Reality TV Fans

Even though All’s Fair has received a lot of criticism – much of it deserved – it’s still worth checking out. While Kim Kardashian’s acting isn’t the strongest, Niecy Nash-Betts consistently shines with her confident and realistic performance. Sarah Paulson’s character is a bit confusing and her motivations don’t always make sense, but Paulson delivers a memorable performance nonetheless. The first four episodes move at a good pace, the show is certainly dramatic, and the basic idea is intriguing, even if the way it’s presented isn’t perfect. There’s always something happening in All’s Fair, making it strangely addictive to watch, even if many viewers are tuning in simply to criticize it.

The new legal drama, All’s Fair, seems designed to appeal to fans of shows like Selling Sunset and Selling the OC. It shares a similar focus on the complicated relationships between coworkers and partners. While the show is fictional, it feels very much like reality TV, with dramatic, larger-than-life characters. These women appear to have it all – wealth, beautiful homes, and glamorous style – but their personal lives are full of drama and unhappiness. It’s unclear if this was intentional, or a result of the Kardashians’ involvement, but the show definitely leans into over-the-top personalities and intense interpersonal conflicts.

It’s no surprise that fans of Keeping Up With The Kardashians and The Kardashians will likely enjoy All’s Fair. The show’s casting choices, featuring well-known and award-winning actors like Watts and Close, were clearly made to attract attention. This strategy of using popular faces has been a consistent part of Kardashian’s acting work since her early roles, and All’s Fair is definitely designed to appeal to her family’s existing fanbase. Plus, given that Kardashian has been studying to become a lawyer since 2019, the show’s legal focus feels particularly relevant to her own life.

Beyond reality TV, the show All’s Fair shares many qualities with classic soap operas, like EastEnders, Hollyoaks, and Days of Our Lives. These shows are known for being over-the-top, dramatic, and unfolding at a deliberately slow pace. They usually feature complex, interconnected storylines and end each episode with a suspenseful cliffhanger. While All’s Fair doesn’t have a huge cast, it embodies these traits: characters have complicated relationships from the start, there’s constant drama with no downtime, and everything—from the clothes to the conversations—is larger than life. If you enjoy this style of storytelling, Murphy’s new legal drama is definitely worth watching.

All’s Fair Is Enjoyable (If It’s Not Taken Seriously)

Murphy’s new series attempts to offer something fresh, but falls short of being truly groundbreaking. While it tries to differentiate itself from shows like American Horror Story, Nip/Tuck, and Glee, it struggles to balance imaginative storytelling with believable characters and situations – a key ingredient for a truly innovative TV show.

Watching All’s Fair is more enjoyable if you don’t overthink it. The show aims to be a fun, feminist celebration of women succeeding in a traditionally male world, and those themes are central to the story. While the show explores complex relationships and their impact on careers, everything is so over-the-top that it doesn’t feel very realistic. The best way to enjoy it is to simply switch off your critical thinking and treat it as pure entertainment. If you don’t try to analyze every detail, it’s much easier to watch and less awkward.

While not a standout show, All’s Fair does occasionally address difficult and often avoided topics. These moments are rare, but they offer a chance for important conversations. So far, many of the show’s conflicts center on the mistreatment of women and the struggles within their marriages, particularly highlighted by Lee-Ann’s brief appearance in Episode 3, “I Want Revenge.” The following episode, “Everybody Dance Now,” explores even heavier themes when a night out has devastating consequences. It’s an easy show to watch, as long as you’re prepared for what it offers.

Read More

2025-11-16 03:07