Kim Kardashian explains her return to All’s Fair for season two
The star says the show has become a full comedy, and she plans to say less publicly about her law studies until she qualifies.
Key points
- Kim Kardashian says she returned for a second series of All's Fair after heavy criticism of the first
- The Hulu legal drama broke streaming records and was renewed straight away, according to BBC News
- Co-star Naomi Watts says the new season doubles down on high fashion and heightened drama
- Kardashian says she failed her first law exam and will be quieter about her studies
Kim Kardashian has explained why she chose to return to the legal drama All’s Fair for a second series, despite the harsh reviews the first one received. Speaking to the BBC, she said she felt she had little option but to respond to the debate around the show.
Despite the reviews, the first series attracted large audiences. The BBC reports that its launch set a record for scripted debuts on Hulu in three years, and the streaming service ordered a follow-up almost at once. Viewers often treated the programme as a comedy, enjoying its extravagant outfits and sharp lines delivered by co-stars Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close.
Kardashian, 46, said the production team now sees the show as a full comedy. She said writers who follow pop culture could see how audiences responded and shape the new episodes around that reaction.
Criticism and a career built on self-belief
The show follows a group of divorce lawyers. Alongside Kardashian, Close, Paulson, Naomi Watts and Niecy Nash-Betts appear in the cast. Critics blamed the drama for weak acting, and Kardashian received much of the blame. The Hollywood Reporter described her performance as wooden, while the Times said the series might be the worst TV drama ever made.
Kardashian said that her career has been shaped by her ability to keep going after setbacks. She pointed to her years of being left off the guest list for the Met Gala before becoming one of its most anticipated attendees. She also cited the backlash that greeted her shapewear company, which the BBC says grew into a brand worth $5bn (£3.7bn).
Law exams and a quieter approach
While promoting the first series, Kardashian was waiting for results from exams that would qualify her as a lawyer. She had spent six years studying through an apprenticeship, a route that did not require a university degree. Shortly after the show aired, she learned that she had failed the exam.
She said she will keep trying to qualify. However, she also admitted she had used AI for legal advice, and said she will talk less publicly about her studies until she passes. Kardashian, who has four children with the rapper Kanye West, is now in a relationship with the British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton.
What to expect from season two
Only a small amount of material from the new series has been shown so far. Naomi Watts, who also produces the show, said the team had leaned further into high fashion and heightened reality. She praised Kardashian’s performance, saying her acting was improving and that she was improvising well.
Kardashian also said she values the show’s portrayal of professional women who are both intelligent and stylish. She described this as a realistic picture of many women she knows.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Kim Kardashian return to Allu0026#039;s Fair?
According to the BBC, Kardashian said she had no real choice but to respond to the criticism and return for a second series. The first season was criticised heavily but drew strong viewing figures.
Did Kim Kardashian pass her law exam?
No. Kardashian said she found out shortly after the first series aired that she had failed the exam. She says she plans to keep trying to qualify.
What is Allu0026#039;s Fair about?
The series follows a group of divorce lawyers. It was created by Ryan Murphy and streams on Hulu.
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