Anthony Hemingway, director and executive producer of the legal drama 'All's Fair', has addressed the overwhelmingly negative reviews the show has received. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Hemingway said 'not everything is for everybody' and defended the series, which stars Kim Kardashian alongside Glenn Close and Naomi Watts.
The show, created by Ryan Murphy, has been panned by critics. The Guardian's Lucy Mangan gave it a zero-star review, calling it 'fascinatingly, incomprehensibly, existentially terrible', while the Times' Ben Dowell described it as 'tacky and revolting'. On Rotten Tomatoes, 'All's Fair' holds a 6% rating with only one positive review.
Hemingway, known for his work on acclaimed shows such as 'The Wire', 'True Blood' and 'ER', drew a comparison to 'The Wire', which initially received poor reviews and low viewership before gaining acclaim. 'I'm not comparing the show to The Wire – let's get that straight – but it's an example of how people can react to something in one moment and it becomes something totally different in another time,' he said.
He defended the series as 'wish fulfilment' that should not be taken as seriously as other legal dramas, adding that in a 'dark and heavy' world, the show offers a way to connect with humanity. Hemingway expressed hope that opinions might change over time, but said the team stands by their work.
Regarding Kardashian's performance, which has been heavily criticised, Hemingway said she was 'very open, willing, ready and capable to deliver what was asked of her'. The show follows a female-led law firm specialising in divorce cases.
