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All’s Fair’ Draws Big Hulu Debut Despite Critical Drubbing

Hulu calls it the biggest scripted launch in three years; talk of a second season remains unconfirmed.

Overview

  • The legal drama premiered November 4 on Hulu and Disney+ with three episodes, and Hulu reports 3.2 million global views in the first days for its strongest scripted debut in years.
  • Reviews have been overwhelmingly negative, with a Rotten Tomatoes critics score around 4% and scathing notices from outlets including The Guardian, The Telegraph and Empire.
  • Coverage highlights sustained social buzz and select praise for elements such as Glenn Close and Sarah Paulson’s performances and the show’s fashion and production design.
  • The nine-episode season is rolling out weekly on Tuesdays through December 9, maintaining a steady release cadence after the initial multi-episode drop.
  • Reports suggest creator Ryan Murphy has begun writing a potential second season, but no renewal has been announced by Hulu or Disney+.