Why is the worst TV series of the year actually a hit?

BarcelonaIn the criticism that Mònica Planas made of the ARA of All those required by law (Disney+)Ryan Murphy's new series, asserted that "the story is as elementary as it is saturated with bad taste." His opinion echoed that of other critics worldwide, such as Lucy Mangan of the GuardianThe newspaper gave it zero out of five stars and remarked that not even Glenn Close, one of the lead actresses, could save the disastrous series "from terrible plots, absurd characters, and the worst kissing scenes ever filmed." USA Today He called it "the worst series of the year." On the IMDb platform, which compiles information on TV series and films, the production has a score of 2.9 out of 10.

All those required by law It's a series that plays at being fieldIn other words, it appropriates a tacky aesthetic and dresses it up with supposed irony. Its protagonists, played by Naomi Watts, Kim Kardashian, and Niecy Nash, are three lawyers who, after many years working in a male-dominated firm, decide to strike out on their own and, following the advice of their mentor, played by Glenn Close, open an all-female divorce firm. The change is a success, and they quickly become rich—a perfect excuse for the three big stars to show off some... looks Outrageous, like the pantsuit Kim Kardashian wears that leaves half her butt exposed. The dialogue matches the surrealism of the entire aesthetic.

A ratings triumph

In Spain, the series can be seen on Disney+, but the show is an original Hulu production, which until recently was an independent brand within the Disney group. Despite the criticism it has received, Hulu claims it is the best premiere of an original production in the last three years: 3.2 million views worldwide during its first three days. According to DeadlineEven before its premiere, the series had already garnered a significant presence on social media, primarily thanks to Kim Kardashian, who boasts 354 million Instagram followers. Hulu and Disney are promoting the series as a "guilty pleasure."

Far from burying their heads in the sand, the team at All those required by law She has decided to face the criticism head-on and boast about the show's popularity. Kardashian used irony and posted a carousel of photos on Instagram that included several posts on X criticizing the series while highlighting its addictive nature. "Some of the worst acting I've ever seen, plus predictable storylines and ridiculous styling. I'm obsessed. I need 14 seasons," one user commented.All those required by law It forces you to ask yourself, "Does a show have to be good?" and the answer is no, it doesn't. Here we have legendary actresses giving the worst performances of their careers; it takes a special talent to pull off this kind of uselessness," another person commented. Kardashian also shared a screenshot of a hurtful comment from the critic. Daily Telegraph Ed Power: "Ryan Murphy is the high priest of tasteless, vulgar television, and this year he's outdone himself." celebrity The carousel is accompanied by a caption that shows the mockery doesn't bother her much: "Have you seen this year's most acclaimed series yet?"

Kardashian wasn't the only cast member to respond to the criticism. Glenn Close, who was in Spain filming... The black ball Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, known as "Los Javis," has also used social media to poke fun at the series' poor reception. To do so, he referenced one of the most iconic scenes of his career: the moment when Alex Forrest, his character in the film,... Fatal AttractionShe kills her lover's family rabbit by throwing it into a pot of boiling water. The actress posted a hand-drawn picture on Instagram showing all the main characters from the series looking at a pot labeled "critic-rabbit stew."

Beyond the two actresses, the director of four of the episodes, Anthony Hemingway, has also come to the defense of the show, giving an interview to The Hollywood Reporter in which he responded to some of the criticism. "You're not going to please everyone. You'll get some criticism, while millions of others will like it. I think the series holds a mirror up to everyone who watches it," argued the director, who maintains that ultimately it's "entertainment and comedy." The team of All those required by law The saying "The important thing is that they talk about you, even if it's bad" has been taken literally.