Disney+ renews Kim Kardashian legal drama despite scathing reviews

Disney+ has renewed the Ryan Murphy–created series starring Kim Kardashian for a second season, despite widespread negative criticism in the United States. The decision, officials say, was driven by strong audience figures and the intense controversy the show generated on social media.

The renewal was announced while the first season is still airing, with new episodes released weekly on Tuesdays through 9 December. Hulu reported that Todas las de la ley amassed 3,200,000 views in the three days following its premiere on 4 November, a figure the platform calculated by dividing total minutes watched by the length of each episode. The series also ranked among the most discussed programs across social networks.

Critical reaction has been largely harsh. Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter called the show “a disaster,” criticizing Kardashian’s performance as “rigid and inexpressive.” Alison Herman in Variety described the series as a “clumsy and condescending fantasy,” and The Times labeled it “the worst television drama ever.” Nonetheless, the series became Hulu’s strongest original-series launch in three years, drawing viewers curious to judge the drama’s quality for themselves. The cast also includes established actors such as Naomi Watts and Glenn Close.

The plot follows a team of female divorce lawyers who leave a male-dominated firm to start their own practice. Tough, brilliant and emotionally complex, they confront romantic breakups, scandalous secrets and shifting loyalties both in court and among themselves.