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Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'

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The Hulu drama *All's Fair* drew massive viewership to achieve the platform's top scripted debut in three years, even as critics attacked the writing and lead performances. Rather than resisting the widespread public mockery, the creative team is actively adapting the series into a full comedy featuring increased improvisation and high fashion. Co-star Naomi Watts, who also executive produces, confirmed the new direction embraces heightened reality based on viewer reactions. Meanwhile, Kardashian is preparing to retake her real-life law qualification exam after six years in an apprenticeship program.

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  • Production adapted the creative direction of the show to embrace viewer mockery and lean…: Production adapted the creative direction of the show to embrace viewer mockery and lean into accidental camp.
  • Strong viewership numbers justified a second season despite critics labeling the producti…: Strong viewership numbers justified a second season despite critics labeling the production the worst television drama ever.
  • Kardashian plans to retake her failed legal exam while keeping her future study efforts m…: Kardashian plans to retake her failed legal exam while keeping her future study efforts more private.

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It was meant to be Kim Kardashian's triumphant debut as a leading actor - but last year's legal drama All's Fair was so universally panned by critics that it actually broke streaming records as audiences clambered to see what all the fuss was about.

Kardashian, who is best known as a media personality and businesswoman, tells the BBC she had no choice but to "lean into" the discourse and come back for a second series.

"We thought we were this law show, dealing with some really serious issues," she jokes.

But viewers mostly enjoyed its comedy value - with outlandish outfits and zingy one-liners from co-stars Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close sending the show straight into the pantheon of 'camp classics'.

'What choice do you have when you're getting criticised?'

"We're a full comedy now," the 46-year-old admits, adding: "The beauty in producing a show with writers that are really tuned in to pop culture is they can see what the response is and write accordingly to that."

All's Fair, which was created by American Horror Story and…

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