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"Hacks" flips the table on mentorship

Salon speaks to the show's creators about making Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels work through their hate

Salon · May 9, 2025

Bingeable comedy, a Jim Crow-era vampire thriller and William Morris mania – what to watch, read and do this week

I recently bought a Now TV subscription because we are in prime prestige TV season and I needed it to watch The White Lotus and The Last of Us. Deep into those big, confronting shows (which are brilliant but, let’s be honest, a lot), I was looking for something that…

The Conversation · May 2, 2025

Hacks season four tackles late-night TV – and is as funny and perceptive as ever

The comedy-drama Hacks has returned for a solid fourth season that continues to be both funny and perceptive. The series, about ruthless comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her compassionate writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), explores their developing relationship as they work in the entertainment industry. This season shifts to…

The Conversation · Apr 30, 2025

5 Max shows with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

Critics agree that you should stream these five shows right away on Max

Tom’s Guide · Apr 18, 2024

The new season of Hacks is gayer than ever and I couldn’t be happier

The Emmy-winning comedy-drama doubled down on its queerness just in time for Pride Month. Inga Parkel celebrates the second season’s win for LGBTQ+ viewers and tasteful raunchiness

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Hacks season two review: the most vile – and pleasurable – comedy on TV

Deborah and Ava are heading off on tour ... and still being operatically cruel. Who cares about likability when watching these women be vicious to each other is such a delight?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022

Jean Smart reveals a ‘Hacks’ season 2 secret: Deborah desperately needs Hannah Einbinder’s Ava

Comedy’s favorite odd couple is going on a road trip with all their baggage.

Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022