Every so often a show comes along that critics bury and viewers keep on their screens anyway. All’s Fair is the clearest example I can think of right now, and today it gets a second act: Hulu dropped three new episodes on Wednesday, Nov. 4, exactly one year after the series debuted.

I haven’t watched Season 2, and I won’t pretend I have. What I did was read what’s been published, check the numbers against their sources, and think about one of the strangest situations in TV: a show with a 6% critics’ score that Hulu renewed after only five episodes had aired. Below you’ll find the schedule, the cast and a quick Season 1 catch-up. After that comes my opinion on whether it deserves your time, and I’ll keep that opinion clearly separate from the facts.

Critics6%Season 1 on Rotten Tomatoes, from 34 reviews
Viewers3.2MViews Hulu reported worldwide in Season 1’s first three days
My verdict2 GRADESOne for craft, one for fun. Don’t average them.

Exhibit A: Two scoreboards that disagree

Here’s the oddity at the center of this show, drawn to scale. When Hulu ordered a second season in November 2025, NewsNation reported a 3% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes beside a 66% audience score. Critics have added reviews since then, and the critics’ score now sits at 6% across 34 reviews.

Scores move as reviews and ratings come in, so treat these as snapshots. The first and third come from NewsNation’s coverage of the renewal, and the second from the Rotten Tomatoes series page and this week’s Screen Rant coverage. I didn’t find a current audience score I could verify, so I haven’t drawn one.

That gap isn’t a typo. It’s two groups of people answering two different questions, and that idea is the whole argument of this article.

Exhibit B: The record in four numbers

Before the opinions, these are the hard facts about the show’s run so far.

6%Season 1’s Rotten Tomatoes score, from 34 critic reviews
3.2MWorldwide views Hulu reported in the first three days, its biggest scripted original debut in three years
5Episodes that had streamed when Hulu renewed it on Nov. 24, 2025
8Episodes in Season 2, with the finale on Dec. 2

The five-episode figure matches the Season 1 rollout: three episodes on Nov. 4, 2025, then one a week. Hulu’s “views” are company-reported numbers, not Nielsen ratings, so they show momentum rather than a precise audience count.

The case against, and the case for

I like laying both sides out plainly, because the loudest takes on this show tend to pretend the other side doesn’t exist.

The prosecution

  • The Times gave Season 1 zero stars, under a headline saying it “may be the worst TV drama ever.”
  • The Hollywood Reporter called Kim Kardashian’s performance “stiff and affectless” and said the writing deserved no better description.
  • The Telegraph said the soapy plotting and the dialogue were so rough that singling out Kardashian felt unfair.
  • The first full review of Season 2 I could find, from Ready Steady Cut, gives it 2 out of 5 and calls it still terrible, only now more openly outrageous.

The defense

  • Audiences were far kinder than critics at launch: 66% to 3% when the renewal was announced.
  • Season 1 became Hulu’s most-watched scripted series debut in three years, according to Wikipedia and entertainment coverage of Hulu’s figures.
  • It went viral on social media, with millions of impressions, per Screen Rant.
  • Some critics have since called it a camp classic, and the cast is hard to dismiss: Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts and Teyana Taylor alongside Kardashian.

Neither list is wrong. That’s what makes this show worth talking about.

The docket: every Season 2 date

Hulu released three episodes at once, then goes weekly. Here is what I could confirm.

  1. NOV 4WED

    Episodes 1 to 3 are out now: “The Scorpio Ball,” “Going Down” and “Thanksgiving Part One.”

  2. NOV 11WED

    Episode 4 is listed for this date.

  3. NOV 18WED

    More episodes. Episodes 5 through 8 fill the remaining three Wednesdays.

  4. NOV 25WED

    More episodes. Sources say weekly releases, but not which dates carry two.

  5. DEC 2WED

    Season 2 finale, according to Disney.

My own arithmetic: five episodes remain after Nov. 4 and only four Wednesdays remain through Dec. 2, so at least one date has to bring two episodes. The listings I found don’t say which, so I haven’t guessed.

Who’s in it

Most of the ensemble is back. Here is the cast as Hulu, Disney and trade coverage list it.

Returning
  • Kim Kardashian as Allura Grant
  • Naomi Watts as Liberty Ronson
  • Niecy Nash-Betts as Emerald Greene
  • Teyana Taylor as Milan
  • Sarah Paulson as Carrington “Carr” Lane
  • Glenn Close as Dina Standish
  • Matthew Noszka as Chase Munroe
New series regular
  • Cauã Reymond a Brazilian actor, reported to play a bodyguard
Guest stars
  • Margo Martindale as Gloria
  • Denise Richards as Jenna
  • Dorinda Medley as Loni
  • Jaime Pressly, Robin Givens and Grant Show
  • Drag performers including Bob the Drag Queen and Lady Bunny

Season 1 in 30 seconds

You don’t need a full rewatch to follow along. This is the setup, kept light, with one Season 1 spoiler at the end.

  1. The firm. Allura Grant and Liberty Ronson leave a male-dominated law firm and open their own all-female divorce practice.
  2. The personal war. Allura’s own divorce from Chase Munroe becomes a fight with Carrington Lane, Chase’s lawyer, with the couple’s embryos among the main bargaining chips.
  3. The mentor. Dina Standish, played by Glenn Close, is the women’s mentor, and Carr is bitter about being left behind.
  4. The cliffhanger (Season 1 spoiler). Season 1 ended with Dina arrested for murder.

Which kind of viewer are you?

A single yes-or-no answer would be dishonest here, because the right answer depends on what you want from an hour of TV.

Skip

You want a sharp, realistic legal drama

The loudest complaints are about dialogue, plotting and performances. If those things matter most to you, the reviews are telling you the truth.

Try it

You like glossy ensemble soaps

Big names, big feuds and a lot of style is the pitch. Give the three-episode drop a shot and decide for yourself.

Watch it

You enjoy talking about a show as much as watching it

The show went viral for a reason. If a group chat is half the fun for you, this one comes with built-in conversation.

Try it

You haven’t seen Season 1

The 30-second recap above is enough to get started. If you’d rather begin at the beginning, Season 1 is on Hulu.

My verdict: grade it twice

Here’s where I land, and I want to be upfront that it’s about the show’s situation, because I haven’t seen the new episodes.

I think we ask too much of one number. A Rotten Tomatoes score tells you what critics thought of the craft. A viewership number tells you whether people showed up. Those are different questions, and All’s Fair is the rare show where the answers point in opposite directions at full volume. Averaging them into one grade would erase the most interesting part.

A bad review is a verdict on the writing. It isn’t a verdict on whether you’ll enjoy your Wednesday night.

So I grade it twice. On craft, I expect the score to stay low, because almost everyone who has written about the show says so, including the first Season 2 review I found. On appetite, the numbers are hard to argue with. Millions of people pressed play, and Hulu was paying close enough attention to renew the show before Season 1 had even finished airing.

What I find quietly hopeful in all this is how little the audience was steered. For a year, the loudest story about this show was that it was terrible, and plenty of people watched anyway. You can call that bad taste if you like. I’d call it a reminder that entertainment is allowed to be about pleasure, spectacle and clothes, and that “this isn’t prestige TV” is a description rather than an insult.

I’d also say the smartest thing the show can do in Season 2 is stop apologizing. The one early review I found says it has done exactly that, and that reviewer still gave it only 2 out of 5. So this isn’t a rave, and one review isn’t a verdict. But a campy show that knows it’s campy is a better bet than one that insists it’s serious.

My three-episode rule

Hulu gave us three episodes at once, so the test is simple. Watch through “Thanksgiving Part One.” If you’re laughing, with the show or at it, keep going. If you’re checking your phone out of boredom rather than amusement, you have your answer, and no score on earth should talk you into episode four.

The bottom line: worth a three-episode test if you like glossy ensemble soaps and can enjoy a show that makes you groan. Not worth it if you want a sharp legal drama.

How to watch

  • In the U.S.: Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.
  • Outside the U.S.: Disney+.
  • Schedule: three episodes on Nov. 4, then new episodes on Wednesdays through the Dec. 2 finale. Your app shows the exact unlock time where you live.
  • Season 1: available on the same services if you want to catch up first.
  • Spoilers: this article avoids Season 2 plot details beyond what Hulu and the trailers have shown, and its only Season 1 spoiler is flagged in the recap.

Quick answers people are searching for

When does All’s Fair Season 2 come out?

All’s Fair Season 2 premiered on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, with the first three episodes on Hulu. They are titled “The Scorpio Ball,” “Going Down” and “Thanksgiving Part One.”

How many episodes are in All’s Fair Season 2?

Eight. Three arrived on premiere day, and the remaining five follow on Wednesdays, with the finale set for Dec. 2, 2026.

Is there a Season 2 finale date for All’s Fair?

Yes. Disney lists the Season 2 finale for Dec. 2, 2026.

Where can I watch All’s Fair Season 2?

On Hulu in the United States, and on Hulu on Disney+ for U.S. bundle subscribers. Outside the U.S. it streams on Disney+. Season 1 is also available on those services.

What time do new All’s Fair episodes come out?

I couldn’t find an official release time, only that new episodes arrive on Wednesdays. Your Hulu or Disney+ app shows when each episode unlocks where you live.

Do I need to watch Season 1 before Season 2?

You don’t need a full rewatch, and the 30-second recap above covers the setup. I haven’t watched Season 2, so I can’t promise it never leans on Season 1 details. If you want the full story, Season 1 is nine episodes on Hulu.

Who is in the All’s Fair Season 2 cast?

Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close return, along with Matthew Noszka. Cauã Reymond joins as a new series regular, reported to play a bodyguard. Guest stars include Margo Martindale, Denise Richards, Jaime Pressly, Dorinda Medley and Robin Givens.

What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for All’s Fair?

Season 1 sits at 6% from 34 critic reviews, according to figures reported this week. When I checked on Nov. 4, Season 2 had only one critic review listed and no Tomatometer score yet.

Why do critics hate All’s Fair?

The harshest reviews targeted the dialogue, the plotting and Kim Kardashian’s performance. The Times gave Season 1 zero stars, and The Hollywood Reporter called her performance stiff and affectless.

Why did Hulu renew All’s Fair after such bad reviews?

Hulu hasn’t given a reason I could find. The timing points to viewing data: the renewal came on Nov. 24, 2025, after about five episodes had streamed, and Hulu had reported 3.2 million views worldwide in the first three days. That is my reading, not a Hulu statement.

How big was All’s Fair Season 1 on Hulu?

Hulu reported 3.2 million views worldwide in the first three days, which coverage describes as its biggest debut for an original scripted series in three years. These are company-reported figures, not Nielsen ratings.

Who created All’s Fair?

Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken created it. It is a scripted legal drama, and I found nothing describing it as based on a true story.

Is All’s Fair Season 2 worth watching?

My verdict: it is worth a three-episode test if you like glossy ensemble soaps and can enjoy a show you may groan at. Skip it if you want a sharp, realistic legal drama. I haven’t watched Season 2, so that is a read of the reviews and numbers, not a review.

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