49 Thoughts I Had While Watching Episode 1 of ‘All’s Fair’
This new series by Ryan Murphy feels like he threw a group of iconic actresses into a creative blender and pressed “pulse.” I’ve always liked Murphy when he’s at his most dramatic and extravagant — which made me confident that his new legal drama, All’s Fair, would be exactly my kind of show.
The series stars Glenn Close, Teyana Taylor, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash, and Kim Kardashian. The question is: does it land in the category of “guilty pleasure”? Below are all the thoughts I had while watching the first episode.
This show feels like Ryan Murphy tossed a bunch of legendary actresses in a Vitamix and hit “pulse.”
- Ryan Murphy returns to his signature style — opulent, high-energy, and intentionally excessive.
- The star-studded cast promises chemistry and spectacle in every scene.
- The mix of courtroom drama and glamorous chaos makes All’s Fair hard to look away from.
Ryan Murphy’s worlds always dance between satire and sincerity, and this one seems no different. Whether it’s a masterpiece or just deliciously over-the-top television, it’s designed to entertain — and succeed at that, it does.
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Author’s summary: A witty observation of Ryan Murphy’s latest legal drama, mixing glamour, chaos, and powerhouse performances into one captivating spectacle.