“All’s Fair” Faces Brutal Reviews following Kim Kardashian‘s Dramatic Debut
Kim Kardashian’s first foray into television drama, “All’s Fair,” is being met with overwhelmingly negative criticism from television critics, raising questions about the creative direction of showrunner Ryan murphy and the viability of the series. The Hulu show, released November 2024, has been widely panned for its writing, characterizations, and overall execution, marking a potential low point for Murphy, known for hits like “Glee” and ”American Horror Story.”
The critical backlash centers on what reviewers describe as shallow,stereotypical characters and stilted dialog. The show’s failure is particularly notable given the high expectations surrounding a project pairing Kardashian with a prolific television creator like murphy. The poor reception could impact future collaborations between the two and possibly influence the types of roles Kardashian pursues.
Critics have pinpointed Murphy’s co-writing credit as a key issue, with The Wrap’s kayleigh Donaldson stating that “everyone in ‘All’s Fair’ is a stock caricature from a man’s idea of a woman’s drama.” liz Shannon Miller of Outcome of sound went further, labeling the writing as “bad first drafts of a cheap soap opera” lacking the genre’s inherent entertainment value. This critique echoes concerns about a decline in quality in some of Murphy’s recent projects, contrasting with the success he’s found when focusing on producing and conceptualizing rather than directly writing.
While not considered murphy’s worst work to date, according to Slashfilm, “All’s Fair” falls far short of his best. Some commentators suggest both Murphy and Kardashian might benefit from taking on less central roles in future projects, referencing Kardashian’s more successful appearances on “American Horror Story.” Calls are mounting for Murphy to return to the “good old-fashioned horny camp” that defined earlier successes like “Nip/Tuck,” as noted by Slashfilm.
