It turns out, not even Kim Kardashian’s global fame could save her from Hollywood’s harshest critics.
Despite her powerhouse name, big budget, and an A-list cast, Kim’s first major acting role has been met with a wall of criticism that’s almost impossible to ignore.
Her new legal drama, All’s Fair, premiered this week on Hulu and Disney+, and while it was hyped as a glossy, star-studded courtroom thriller, it’s now making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
A Legal Drama That’s Legally a Disaster
The 40-year-old reality star-turned-law student stars alongside heavyweights like Glenn Close and American Horror Story’s Sarah Paulson.
On paper, it had everything — a budget of nearly $70 million, big names, and Ryan Murphy’s signature flair.
But the result? A near-unprecedented 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes — the kind of score that usually signals a total creative meltdown.
The Times critic Ben Dowell didn’t hold back, branding it “the worst TV drama ever,” while USA Today’s Kelly Lawler declared it “the worst show of the year.”
A Walk Through the “Worst of the Worst” Hall of Fame
So how bad is All’s Fair really? To find out, it’s worth looking at some of TV’s other infamous flops that share the same unenviable Rotten Tomatoes record.
5. The Kennedys: After Camelot (2017)
This Jackie Kennedy-inspired miniseries was supposed to be a moving portrayal of life after JFK’s death.
Instead, critics called it “a four-hour mess” — poorly written, awkwardly acted, and emotionally empty.
One reviewer joked it was best watched only if you enjoy mocking it.
4. Saint George (2014)
Starring George Lopez, this sitcom about a Mexican-American dad juggling family and business was panned for its stale humor and constant sex jokes.
Critics said the writing felt mean-spirited and repetitive — hardly the kind of laughs anyone was hoping for.
3. Charlie’s Angels (2011)
Even with Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz involved behind the scenes, this reboot couldn’t soar.
Described as “pre-chewed food,” it lacked excitement, style, and fun. The Miami crime storyline was so dull that reviewers said it was “colder than leftover Christmas turkey.”
2. Dads (2013)
Despite being created by the same minds behind Family Guy and Ted, this sitcom about two men living with their fathers crashed and burned.
Critics called it “sour,” “racist,” and one even compared it to “something you’d pick out of an infected cyst.” Ouch.
1. Hunters
Topping the list is Hunters, a sci-fi series about an FBI agent stumbling into a secret government organization.
Critics slammed it as a dull copycat of better shows, calling it “a joyless procedural with no originality.”
(And no — this isn’t the 2020 Amazon series starring Al Pacino, which was actually well-loved.)
Kim’s All’s Fair Fails to Impress Critics
So where does Kim’s new show rank among these legendary failures? At this point, it’s right up there.
Critics agree that no amount of high-end production or star power could hide the show’s biggest issue — a complete lack of substance.
Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter described Kardashian’s acting as “stiff and affectless,” perfectly matching the show’s equally lifeless writing.
The Guardian’s Lucy Mangan didn’t hold back either, saying she didn’t even realize TV “this bad” could still exist.
She added that while Kim was “inoffensively useless,” Naomi Watts’ performance was even more puzzling — overacted and cartoonish, like “Ally McBeal at her very worst.”
Even Ryan Murphy Couldn’t Save It
The Telegraph’s Ed Power gave the show one lonely star but used his review to point fingers at creator Ryan Murphy, calling him “the high priest of tacky television.”
He added that All’s Fair feels like “mind-bending horror for the unsuspecting viewer.”
Meanwhile, India Today’s Anisha Rao offered a half-star rating, describing it as “luxury without logic.”
She wrote, “This isn’t law and order — it’s just loud and lost in translation.”
Viewers Agree: Kim’s Performance Fell Flat
Audiences haven’t been any kinder online. Fans on X (formerly Twitter) called Kim’s acting “monotone” and “stiff,” with one user joking, “Kim Kardashian cannot act — and she needs to stop touching her face.”
Others struggled to finish the pilot, with one viewer confessing, “Trying to watch All’s Fair but I can’t with Kim Kardashian.”
Can All’s Fair Bounce Back?
Despite the backlash, the series still has episodes left to air, so there’s a slim chance things could turn around.
But for now, Kim’s foray into acting seems to have landed squarely in the “so bad it’s fascinating” category.
With critics calling it “existentially terrible” and audiences struggling to take it seriously, All’s Fair has become a rare cultural moment — one that proves even the most polished celebrity brand can’t always rewrite Hollywood’s harsh reality.
All’s Fair is currently streaming on Hulu.