‘All’s Fair’ Review: Kim Kardashian Leads Ryan Murphy’s Hollow Hulu Drama
The series, focusing on an all-female divorce law firm representing female clients, stars Naomi Watts, Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson, Teyana Taylor, and Niecy Nash-Betts.
Kim Kardashian might be the ideal lead for All’s Fair, a sleek legal drama from Ryan Murphy on Hulu, though not for her acting ability. Her performance is wooden and lifeless, lacking authenticity. Placing her alongside accomplished actors like Glenn Close and Naomi Watts only highlights her limitations.
"Her very presence, which succeeds at generating buzz and not much else, feels fitting for a show that seems to want not to be watched so much as mined for viral bits and pieces."
The supporting actresses try to elevate weak material, evoking sympathy from viewers. Meanwhile, the show frequently flaunts the characters' wealth and financial success, distracting from its lack of substance.
"For their sakes but also for my own ability to believe in a world that occasionally makes sense, I hope that all of them, Kardashian included, collected huge paychecks for whatever they’re doing here."
The series ultimately feels hollow, trading depth for style and viral moments.
Author’s summary: Despite an impressive cast, ‘All’s Fair’ falters with stiff performances and a shallow script, making Kim Kardashian’s miscast lead role feel fitting for the show’s style-over-substance approach.