Television series

All's Fair

Name: All's Fair
Genre: Drama, Legal
Released: 2025
Cast: Kim Kardashian, Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash, Naomi Watts

Courtroom drama

A legal drama following five female divorce attorneys who break away to launch their own firm. Sharp, propulsive, and grounded in real emotional stakes, it balances courtroom strategy with the messier dynamics of female ambition, friendship, and professional rivalry. For anyone who loves workplace drama with teeth and a cast that elevates every scene.

TVMaze rating

2.4

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