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Season 1 – Hacks

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A dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old (Hannah Einbinder).
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Hacks — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A prickling debut that pulls few punches, Hacks deftly balances its sharp critiques of the comedy world with more intimate moments, all the while giving the incomparable Jean Smart a role worthy of her talents -- and an excellent partner in Hannah Einbinder.

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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya Autostraddle 05/23/2022
Hacks takes two very unlikable characters, mixes them together, and transmutes them into something truly irresistible. It’s a staggering feat of chemistry. Go to Full Review Shannon Keating BuzzFeed News 04/05/2022
Exploring what’s funny about the pain of human existence isn’t anything new in comedy, of course, but the genre has perhaps taken on a new tenor now that comedians are writing about the particularities of their self-loathing... Go to Full Review Benji Wilson Daily Telegraph (UK) 04/01/2022
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The pacing is exquisite, with every episode revealing just enough of Deb and Ava’s backstory to cast them repeatedly in a new light. Go to Full Review Bree Fowler CNET 03/30/2023
Send this show to anyone who tells you women aren't funny. Better yet, tell them that debate ended decades ago, then put your feet up and enjoy this year's most perfect piece of television. Go to Full Review Bill Brioux Brioux.tv 10/04/2022
[Smart] completely gets under the well-pampered skin of this formidable joke-diva. Go to Full Review Michael Cuby them. 09/27/2022
An industry satire as hilarious as it is scathing, Hacks is an odd-couple comedy perfectly suited for our modern age. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Felicity F @FelicityFelix Jul 9 I wasn't sure about this show based on the plot description, but the two leads really make it. Very funny and compelling. See more haoming Z @usr_H.Z Jun 20 Talk show Devil Wears Prada with bit of #METOO See more M A @RT25218740 May 17 Finally, something refreshing to watch. This light hearted comedy gold is a must see. 5/5 for me. Hannah Einbinder is a star too! ⭐ See more R T. @j_daddee May 6 Why did the main character have 0 reaction to her hookup committing suicide? Is she a psychopath? Is that part of the plot that she didn’t care about him killing himself at all? She only cried 3 days later because “why does this happen to me” but 0 care that he died. Very weird. See more Takeachance H @TakeaChance Apr 20 I tried. I really did but the show is nonsense. The "jokes" used as the stand up comedy are awful. I can't figure out if this was intentional or if the writers are really that bad at writing jokes. The story is a bad imitation of a buddy comedy of old school lib against new school woke. Basically two peas in a pod given enough time with each other. See more Barabas B @RT40171299 Sep 28 The absolutely best comedy from the USA in years, the casting is immaculate, the pacing perfect and the whole show just dazzles See more Read all reviews
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Paul W. Downs

Creator

Lucia Aniello

Creator

Jen Statsky

Creator

Jean Smart

Deborah Vance

Hannah Einbinder

Ava Daniels

Carl Clemons-Hopkins

Marcus

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 13, 2021 There Is No Line An entitled young writer and a waning comedy legend must put aside their differences to save their careers. Details Episode 2 Aired May 13, 2021 Primm Deborah reluctantly starts working with Ava, testing their compatibility with an unconventional road trip. Details Episode 3 Aired May 20, 2021 A Gig's a Gig The tough task of archiving material from Deborah's entire career; Ava gains valuable insight into her employer. Details Episode 4 Aired May 20, 2021 D'Jewelry At DJ's jewelry expo, Ava comes to better understand Deborah and DJ's complicated mother-daughter relationship; Deborah receives an unexpected piece of ammunition against Marty. Details Episode 5 Aired May 27, 2021 Falling Deborah blackmails Marty; Ava has a wild night to remember in Las Vegas that puts everything in perspective. Details Episode 6 Aired May 27, 2021 New Eyes While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 3, 2021 Tunnel of Love DJ's birthday party becomes a surprise dual function; Deborah and Marty reconnect. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 3, 2021 1.69 Million With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah's unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 10, 2021 Interview Ava attempts to keep a secret from Deborah, but someone from within Deborah's inner-circle leverages the truth. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 10, 2021 I Think She Will As her final performance at the Palmetto approaches, Deborah must decide whether to put it all on the line. Details

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Season Info

Synopsis A dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old (Hannah Einbinder).
Creator
Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky
Executive Producer
Mike Schur, Paul W. Downs, David Miner, Lucia Aniello, Morgan Sackett
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 13, 2021