Kim Kardashian’s latest venture into acting has sparked a firestorm of criticism, leaving many to wonder: Can a reality TV star truly transition into a serious dramatic role? Her new legal drama, All’s Fair, has premiered to a staggering 0% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, a rating so harsh it’s almost unheard of. But here’s where it gets controversial: Is the show really that bad, or are critics holding Kardashian to an unfairly high standard? Created by the powerhouse trio of Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken, the series follows a group of female divorce attorneys who break away from a male-dominated firm to start their own practice. With a star-studded cast including Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Sarah Paulson, Teyana Taylor, and Glenn Close, the show promised to be a bold exploration of high-stakes breakups, scandalous secrets, and shifting allegiances. The official summary teases, ‘In a world where money talks and love is a battleground, these women don’t just play the game—they change it.’ But according to critics, the execution falls flat.
As of this writing, All’s Fair has earned a 0% ‘rotten’ rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on five scathing reviews. Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter pulls no punches, describing Kardashian’s performance as ‘stiff and affectless without a single authentic note,’ a critique mirrored in her assessment of the writing. Lucy Mangan of The Guardian goes even further, calling the show ‘fascinatingly, incomprehensibly, existentially terrible,’ while Ed Power of The Daily Telegraph labels it a ‘mind-bending horror’ that outdoes Ryan Murphy’s reputation for ‘tacky, tasteless television.’ Ben Dowell of The Times adds that the show fails as a feminist fable, instead becoming a ‘tacky and revolting monument to the same greed, vanity, and avarice it supposedly targets.’
And this is the part most people miss: While the critics’ consensus is overwhelmingly negative, the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes’ Popcornmeter sits at a slightly more forgiving 48%, based on fewer than 50 verified user ratings. Does this suggest a disconnect between professional critics and everyday viewers? Or is the show simply too polarizing to find middle ground? The first three episodes are now streaming on Hulu, with new installments dropping every Tuesday until December 9. Whether you’re a Kardashian skeptic or a fan eager to see her in a new light, All’s Fair is undeniably a conversation starter. But the question remains: Is it a groundbreaking misstep or just another overhyped flop? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—do you think the critics are being too harsh, or is All’s Fair truly deserving of its 0% score?
