Hulu’s All’s Fair, the glossy legal drama from Ryan Murphy that thrusts Kim Kardashian into the lead as a powerhouse attorney heading an all-female LA law firm specializing in high-profile divorces, has shattered records as the streamer’s best scripted series debut in three years, drawing 12 million viewers in its first week since premiering on November 7, 2025. Despite a barrage of negative reviews labeling it “campy chaos” and “abysmal writing,” the show—boasting a stacked ensemble of Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Sarah Paulson, Teyana Taylor, and Glenn Close—has proven unstoppable, fueled by Kardashian’s massive social media arsenal and a premise that gleefully “sticks it to the man” with fabulous flair, turning critical disdain into a ratings triumph that underscores the power of star wattage in today’s streaming wars.

Kardashian, 45, plays Allura Grant, a beautiful, filthy rich divorce lawyer whose firm dismantles cheating husbands with ruthless precision and designer suits, a role that leverages her real-life legal aspirations (she’s studying law) and reality TV savvy. The pilot sees Allura’s world implode when her own husband bails, hiring her arch-nemesis Margaret Ronson (Paulson, channeling American Horror Story venom) to represent him—a twist that sets the tone for over-the-top courtroom catfights and cocktail-fueled vendettas. Watts shines as the firm’s icy strategist, Nash-Betts brings sassy underdog energy, Taylor adds street-smart edge, and Close, as the enigmatic senior partner, delivers gravitas that almost salvages the “horrendous” dialogue critics decry as “ChatGPT with a naughty filter.”

Murphy, the hit-or-miss maestro behind Glee and Feud, crafts a world where feminism is fierce but flashy, blending Big Little Lies intrigue with Legally Blonde sparkle—yet reviewers slam the “cheesy” scripts and “bland” lead performance from Kardashian, who shines in reality but struggles with scripted depth. “She’s gorgeous in every outfit, but the scenes fall flat,” Variety noted. Still, the debut’s 85% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 million social impressions prove Kardashian’s 362 million Instagram followers are the ultimate marketing machine, drowning out critics with viral clips of Allura’s “you go girl” takedowns.

The cast elevates the material: Paul’son’s villainy is deliciously vicious, Close’s monologues command silence, and Nash-Betts steals scenes with comedic timing. “Even this group can’t raise these words from the dead,” one critic quipped, but fans disagree, praising the “guilty pleasure” vibe. Hulu’s gamble—$20 million per episode—paid off, topping charts over The Bear reruns.

All’s Fair isn’t revolution—it’s escapism with edge, proving in streaming’s survival game, star power trumps scripts. As Kardashian posted, “We slay together.” For now, the critics eat dust.