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Hacks
Hacks explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer. As they navigate the evolving dynamics of their professional partnership, personal lives, and the contemporary comedy in...
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AI Summary
Multi-Emmy-winning Max comedy series starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder exploring an unlikely mentorship between a legendary comic and young writer.
Series Details
Series Overview
- Premise
- A legendary Vegas stand-up comic and a young cynical writer forge an unlikely professional and personal partnership.
- Tone
- Sharp, witty, dark comedy, emotionally resonant dramedy.
- Setting
- Las Vegas, Nevada and Los Angeles, California.
Production
- Filming locations
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Showrunners
- Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky
- Composers
- Carlos Rafael Rivera, David Stal
Episodes
S02E01
S02E02
S02E03
S02E04
S02E05
S02E06
S02E07
S02E08
There Will Be Blood
Deborah and Ava navigate the immediate aftermath of Ava's explosive career-sabotaging email. · 32 min · May 12, 2022
Quid Pro Quo
The tour kicks off in small comedy clubs across America with mixed audience reactions. · 30 min · May 12, 2022
Trust the Process
Deborah tries out unconventional crowd work techniques while Ava reconnects with her mother. · 29 min · May 19, 2022
Sour Grapes
The tour stops in California wine country, where old industry rivals host a gathering. · 31 min · May 19, 2022
Retired
Deborah considers purchasing a permanent retirement home before realizing her stage ambition remains... · 28 min · May 26, 2022
The Click
Deborah records a television comedy special independently after major networks pass on her new hour. · 33 min · May 26, 2022
On the Line
Technical glitches threaten the live streaming of Deborah's self-funded comedy special. · 30 min · Jun 2, 2022
The One, the Only
Season finale — The special becomes a massive viral success, leading Deborah to amicably release Ava... · 35 min · Jun 2, 2022
Cast & Characters
Jean Smart
Deborah Vance
Hannah Einbinder
Ava Daniels
Carl Clemons-Hopkins
Marcus
Paul W. Downs
Jimmy LuSaque Jr.
Megan Stalter
Kayla Schaeffer
Rose Abdoo
Josefina
Mark Indelicato
Damien
Poppy Liu
Kiki
Christopher McDonald
Marty Ghilain
Kaitlin Olson
DJ Vance
Johnny Sibilly
Wilson
Deborah Vance
Character
Ava Daniels
Character
Jimmy LuSaque Jr.
Character
Kayla Schaeffer
Character
Marcus
Character
Crew
Lucia Aniello
Co-Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer / Director
Paul W. Downs
Co-Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer / Actor
Jen Statsky
Co-Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer / Writer
Michael Schur
Executive Producer
David Miner
Executive Producer
Morgan Sackett
Executive Producer
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