49 Thoughts I Had While Watching Episode 1 of ‘All’s Fair’

49 Thoughts I Had While Watching Episode 1 of ‘All’s Fair’

This show feels like Ryan Murphy blended a cast of legendary actresses and set the mix to “pulse.” I enjoy Ryan Murphy at his most baroque and operatic—no wonder I watched every episode of Scream Queens! That made me sure his new star-studded legal drama, All’s Fair, would suit my taste.

The series stars Glenn Close, Teyana Taylor, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash, and Kim Kardashian. But does it truly qualify as a “guilty-as-hell pleasure”? Here are my thoughts.

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Author’s summary: Ryan Murphy’s All’s Fair is a captivating mix of star power and drama, delivering a richly entertaining legal series that feels like a baroque masterpiece.

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Vogue Vogue — 2025-11-06