Khloé Kardashian's new show faces backlash before premiere
Khloé Kardashian's new Hulu series, The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project, is drawing fan backlash before its Aug. 21 premiere—not over trailers or cast drama, but over a social-media clue. Critics point to the show's official TikTok account, which reportedly has only a few hundred followers, while its Instagram has nearly 30,000, fueling early flop talk online.
Khloé Kardashian has not even premiered her new reality show yet, but some fans are already questioning whether it is going to be a hit. Viewers have been discussing the show's social-media presence ahead of its debut, zeroing in on one unexpected detail rather than the series premise.
Key Takeaways
- The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project premieres Aug. 21 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
- Fans flagged the show's TikTok account for attracting only a few hundred followers ahead of launch.
- The series follows Khloé Kardashian's close friends navigating life in the public eye.
- Cast members include Malika Haqq, Khadijah Haqq, Natalie Halcro, Olivia Pierson, Nicole Williams English, and Yris Palmer.
- Some viewers remain excited to see the inner circle in the spotlight despite early skepticism.
Why Are Fans Questioning The Girls Before It Airs?
The backlash centers on the show's social-media presence. According to reports, the official TikTok account has attracted only a few hundred followers ahead of its premiere—a figure some fans find surprising given Kardashian's massive personal audience.
That contrast has prompted social-media users to question whether the series is already struggling to generate interest. Some have described the show as having flopped before it even aired, while others expressed disbelief at the relatively small TikTok following.
The show's Instagram account has performed better, with nearly 30,000 followers. Whether those social-media numbers translate into actual viewership remains to be seen.
When and Where Can You Watch The Girls?
The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project is scheduled to premiere Aug. 21 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. The series follows Kardashian's close friends as they navigate various aspects of life in the public eye.
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Who Stars in Khloé Kardashian's New Hulu Series?
The cast includes Malika Haqq, Khadijah Haqq, Natalie Halcro, Olivia Pierson, Nicole Williams English, and Yris Palmer. Ahead of the premiere, the group sat down with Page Six's Virtual Reali-Tea co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real.
The cast spilled on season one drama and friendship dynamics during the interview. Yris Palmer also shared inside details about Kylie Jenner's birthday party.
Will The Girls Overcome Early Social-Media Skepticism?
While some viewers have already labeled the show a flop, others are looking forward to finally seeing Kardashian's inner circle get their own reality-TV spotlight. The ultimate viewership success of the show is still uncertain.
For now, The Girls has one more hurdle to clear before fans can decide for themselves, according to Yahoo Entertainment. The Aug. 21 premiere will be the first real test of whether pre-launch buzz matches actual audience interest.