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

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Hacks (2021)

Saving the best for last.

★ 7.5/10 May 13, 2021 5 seasons

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Creator: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky

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

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Creators

Lucia Aniello Lucia Aniello Paul W. Downs Paul W. Downs Jen Statsky Jen Statsky

Cast

Jean Smart Jean Smart Deborah Vance Hannah Einbinder Hannah Einbinder Ava Carl Clemons-Hopkins Carl Clemons-Hopkins Marcus Paul W. Downs Paul W. Downs Jimmy Megan Stalter Megan Stalter Kayla Mark Indelicato Mark Indelicato Damien Rose Abdoo Rose Abdoo Josefina

User Reviews (1)

For_What_It_Be
For_What_It_Be May 10, 2025

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 e…