All’s Fair’s Bad Reviews Are Making It a Must Watch

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Despite a star-studded cast including Kim Kardashian, Sarah Paulson, and Naomi Watts, the new legal drama All’s Fair isn’t impressing critics. The show centers around a team of female divorce lawyers fighting for their clients—and navigating their own complicated personal lives. Reviews have been overwhelmingly negative, with many describing it as boring and unengaging. Ironically, this negativity seems to be drawing viewers in. While it’s unlikely to become a classic like Law & Order, people are still eager to tune in each week to watch these powerful female lawyers, even if the show isn’t critically acclaimed.

The show could have been enjoyable if it embraced its over-the-top nature and everyone committed to a clear vision. Instead, it feels confused – the acting is inconsistent, as if the performers are trying out different interpretations of the show, and the storylines are weak. Cases that should take considerable time are resolved incredibly quickly – faster than it takes for nail polish to dry, in one instance. One plot involves a wife falling for the woman her husband hires for a threesome, only for her to receive a massive $210 million settlement moments later thanks to incriminating video evidence. (The details are shockingly explicit, and frankly, a reason to skip the show.)

The show struggles to create truly memorable or shareable moments – the kind of scenes it seems specifically designed to produce. While there are plenty of dramatic outbursts, like a character destroying a model boat or fantasizing about revenge, these actions don’t feel meaningful. The characters are underdeveloped, their stories lack substance, and their motivations are unclear, making it difficult to connect with them or feel invested in what happens.

Ben Dowell of The Times strongly criticized Kim Cattrall’s performance in the Disney+ series All’s Fair, calling it potentially the worst television drama ever made. He found the show deeply flawed, noting that despite aiming to be a feminist story about empowering lawyers, it ironically celebrates the very greed and vanity it claims to oppose. Dowell described the writing as childish, suggesting it felt like it was penned by a very young child.

Okay, so the premise of a show about divorce lawyers actually sounded really promising to me. But “All’s Fair” just doesn’t quite hit the mark – it feels really rough around the edges, like a first attempt. What’s frustrating is how much they flaunt all the expensive stuff – the designer bags, fancy cars, over-the-top outfits – it just feels excessive. It seems like the show wants to be this fantasy where successful, wealthy women are living their best lives, but it jumps right to the glamorous parts without giving us any real reason to connect with these characters or any actual drama. It’s like a sugar rush – fun for a minute, but ultimately leaves you feeling empty and a little queasy.

The show focuses heavily on extreme wealth, showing flashy sports cars and enormous, luxurious homes in Los Angeles. We’re constantly bombarded with images of excess – chauffeurs, champagne, and massive closets filled with expensive clothes and jewelry. In fact, jewelry plays a key role in multiple storylines, from a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring to a $40 million divorce settlement. The overall effect is unsettling, feeling like an over-the-top display of greed where relationships are meaningless, and viewers are subtly encouraged to desire this lifestyle.

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2025-11-05 04:54