Hacks

7.4
2021

Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Hacks | Official Trailer | HBO GO

Hacks | Official Trailer | HBO GO

Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 2021

A dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer.

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1. There Is No Line

7.8

An entitled young writer and a waning comedy legend must put aside their differences to save their careers.

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2. Primm

8.1

Deborah tests Ava's limits.

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3. A Gig's A Gig

8.0

Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.

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4. D'Jewelry

7.9

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.

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5. Falling

8.3

Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Vegas that puts everything in perspective.

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6. New Eyes

8.5

While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.

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7. Tunnel of Love

7.9

DJ's birthday party becomes a surprise dual function. Meanwhile, Deborah and Marty reconnect.

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8. 1.69 Million

8.2

With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.

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9. Interview

7.8

Ava tries to keep a secret from Deborah, but someone in Deborah’s inner-circle leverages the truth. Meanwhile, Deborah stares down the barrel of her first radically honest show.

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10. I Think She Will

8.4

For her final performance at the Palmetto, Deborah must decide between playing it safe and putting her entire career on the line. Meanwhile, Ava deals with a family crisis.

Cast

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Reviews

F

For_What_It_Be

Amazing and timely show. This is not a comedy, it's _about_ comedy; which is written by depressed damaged people.

The core relationship between two broken and talented individuals set against the backdrop ridiculousness of the entertainment **industry**. Balancing extremes are the theme of the show as personal demons can be what sells the best, so self-awareness is how you profit off your pain, but also prevents you from doing what is truly best for you.

It's also about women from a woman's perspective, which is still pretty new, so the cinematic language may be unfamiliar to some. Very multifaceted, as women can compete and support each other simultaneously. No one can hurt you as much as someone who loves you.

Watch if you appreciate great writing and able to devote your full focus to keep up with the dialog. Bonus tip, stay for the credits, the song is usually an excellent emotional reflection of the episode.

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