The TV shows that ruled 2025: scandals that boosted ratings

SEVERAL TV shows dominated the headlines in 2025, each for unique and often surprising reasons.

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Here is a list of the ones that left audiences stunned, whether in disbelief or pure awe.All’s Fair

With Kim Kardashian at the helm of this star-studded legal drama, it attracted eyeballs around the globe. Although critics panned All’s Fair, the show’s ratings defied their opinion and went through the roof. Not only did it see Disney+ smiling all the way to the bank, but it was greenlit for a second instalment. Of course, creator Ryan Murphy probably had a few “take that” moments to naysayers.

After all, he bagged a créme de la créme cast of Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close.

Given Kardashian’s passion to follow in her late lawyer dad’s footsteps, this role was a dream come true for her.

Cast as Allura Grant (Kardashian), it centres on her and Liberty Ronson (Watts) deciding to quit their misogynistic-run law firm with the blessing of their mentor Dina Standish (Close).

They partner with investigator extraordinaire Emerald Greene (Nash-Betts), but there's one drawback - by not approaching Carrington Lane (Paulson) to join them, they have created a sworn enemy.

The series dovetails their personal challenges with professional obligations as a law firm dedicated to representing women in divorce proceedings.

While it serves high fashion in spades, the plot is wafer-thin. However, it matters not as fans are lapping up the soap-esque drama it’s serving.

Honestly, all the backlash was like water off a duck’s back for Kardashian as well. She refused to be baited into a response.

With Love, Meghan

When it comes to Meghan Markle, there is no fence-sitting.

As one of the most Googled royal figures, the former