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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

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

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…

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“Hacks” unlearns the showbiz playbook

Deborah and Ava have done their worst to each other, now they have to trust in each other's talent

Salon

Hacks isn’t just hilarious – it’s a roadmap to bridging the boomer-Gen Z culture chasm

COMMENT: After a seemingly interminable wait, the UK is finally up to date with the sharp, acerbic comedy about an ageing Vegas comedian and her plucky Zoomer joke-writer. More than just a great TV show, however, ‘Hacks’ might have something to teach us, reckons Phil Harrison

The Independent UK

New on HBO and Max in April 2025 — all the new shows and movies to watch

Our guide to everything new show and movie on HBO and Max in April 2025.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'Hacks' season 3 online and from anywhere — Emmy-winning comedy gets U.K. release date

With season 4 of the critically acclaimed comedy on the horizon and a U.K release confirmed, here's how to watch "Hacks" online and from anywhere.

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5 Max shows with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

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

Tom’s Guide

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

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

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.

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