Hacks

Watch: Hacks Season 1 Episode 1

S1 EP1

TV-MA

37 episodes4 seasons

US Release

~ Better late than never. ~

Overview:

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

Created by:

Paul W. Downs & Lucia Aniello & Jen Statsky

Status:

Returning Series

Language:

English

First air date:

5/13/2021

Last air date:

5/29/2025

Key words:

las vegas
entertainment industry
generational divide

Seasons

Season 1

10 Episodes

Season 2

8 Episodes

Season 3

9 Episodes

Season 4

10 Episodes

Cast

Jean Smart

~ as ~

Deborah Vance

Hannah Einbinder

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Ava

Carl Clemons-Hopkins

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Marcus

Mark Indelicato

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Damien

Paul W. Downs

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Jimmy

Megan Stalter

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Kayla

Rose Abdoo

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Josefina

Christopher McDonald

~ as ~

Marty

Kaitlin Olson

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Poppy Liu

~ as ~

Kiki

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Reviews (1)

F
For_What_It_Be
Written 7 month(s) ago
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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.