Fans of the new legal drama All's Fair are being urged to switch their attention to a far superior and darker revenge thriller that debuted on the same streaming service just a day later.
A Tale of Two Dramas on Disney+
The series All's Fair, created by Ryan Murphy and featuring a star-studded cast including Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, and Glenn Close, was recently renewed for a second season. This decision came as a surprise to many, given the show's disastrous critical reception, which resulted in an abysmal 3% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Numerous reviews labelled it one of the worst television offerings in recent memory.
Despite the scathing critiques, the notoriety appears to have piqued viewer curiosity, driving audiences to stream the entire series on Disney+. The show follows a team of female divorce attorneys who break away from a male-dominated firm to start their own practice, navigating high-stakes breakups and scandalous secrets.
However, viewers who have binged all six episodes report that the focus leans heavily into soap opera-style relationship dramas rather than the courtroom plots typical of the legal genre.
The Rise of The Manipulated
In a stark contrast, the Korean revenge drama The Manipulated launched on Disney+ on November 1st, 2025, immediately capturing audience attention. The series tells the story of an ordinary man, Park Tae-jung, whose life is destroyed when he is wrongfully accused of a terrible crime and sent to prison. After discovering his fate was orchestrated by a man named An Yo-han, he embarks on a relentless path of vengeance.
While The Manipulated does not have enough critic reviews for a Rotten Tomatoes score, its audience reception has been overwhelmingly positive. It boasts an impressive 8.1 out of 10 rating on IMDb. One critic praised it as Hulu and Disney+'s "latest must-see drama," highlighting its gripping blend of heart, suspense, and action.
The critic added, "While All's Fair had major Hollywood names to rely on for public attention, The Manipulated has managed to snag its #1 title with its fast-paced story and impressive acting."
What Viewers Are Saying
Fans of the Korean thriller are enthusiastically recommending it. One viewer posted, "The Manipulated isn’t your typical revenge drama, it’s darker, sharper and emotionally gripping from start to finish." They praised lead actor Ji Chang Wook, saying, "You can feel his anger, pain and quiet strength in every single scene."
Another fan called the show "Jaw Dropping, pulse pounding, unpredictable!" A Reddit user commented, "This drama is making me go crazy. It is the best ongoing drama right now," noting that the action sequences were so compelling they couldn't be skipped.
Both All's Fair and The Manipulated are available to stream in full on Disney+.
