Prepare for a critical consensus that's as rare as it is scathing! 'All's Fair' has united critics in a unanimous verdict: a legal drama that's anything but just.
With an all-star cast led by Ryan Murphy, this Hulu series follows the journey of three lawyers, played by Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, and Niecy Nash-Betts, as they embark on a mission to empower women in need of a fierce divorce attorney. But here's where it gets controversial: the show's execution falls flat, leaving critics with a bitter taste.
Angie Han from The Hollywood Reporter describes it as "empty" and "unforgivably dull," highlighting the show's focus on style over substance. She adds, "While the fashion is fierce, the dialogue ranges from bland to exhaustingly profane." Han's review leaves us wondering: Can a show be saved by its aesthetics alone?
Lucy Mangan of The Guardian takes it a step further, declaring 'All's Fair' a "Ryan Murphy disaster" that even the talented Glenn Close can't rescue. She goes as far as to say, "I didn't think television could get this bad." This raises the question: Is there a point where a show's flaws become so glaring that even the best actors can't save it?
Ben Dowell from The Times doesn't hold back, deeming it "the worst TV drama ever." He writes, "'All's Fair' is not just bad, it's offensively so." Dowell's review suggests the show misses the mark on its intended feminist message, instead becoming a caricature of the very greed and vanity it aims to critique.
And if you thought the criticism couldn't get any harsher, The Telegraph's Ed Power steps in, branding the show "a crime against television." This bold statement leaves us with a burning question: When does artistic freedom cross the line into artistic failure?
So, what do you think? Is 'All's Fair' a misguided attempt at empowerment, or is it a bold statement that simply missed the mark? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
