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Hacks

  • TV Series
  • 2021–
  • TV-MA
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
53K
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Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder in Hacks (2021)
Explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
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Explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.Explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.Explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.

  • Creators
    • Lucia Aniello
    • Paul W. Downs
    • Jen Statsky
  • Stars
    • Jean Smart
    • Hannah Einbinder
    • Carl Clemons-Hopkins
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    53K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    23
    2
    • Creators
      • Lucia Aniello
      • Paul W. Downs
      • Jen Statsky
    • Stars
      • Jean Smart
      • Hannah Einbinder
      • Carl Clemons-Hopkins
    • 296User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 9 Primetime Emmys
      • 96 wins & 199 nominations total

    Episodes37

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    Jean Smart
    Jean Smart
    • Deborah Vance
    • 2021–2025
    Hannah Einbinder
    Hannah Einbinder
    • Ava Daniels
    • 2021–2025
    Carl Clemons-Hopkins
    Carl Clemons-Hopkins
    • Marcus
    • 2021–2025
    Mark Indelicato
    Mark Indelicato
    • Damien
    • 2021–2025
    Rose Abdoo
    Rose Abdoo
    • Josefina
    • 2021–2025
    Paul W. Downs
    Paul W. Downs
    • Jimmy
    • 2021–2025
    Megan Stalter
    Megan Stalter
    • Kayla
    • 2021–2025
    Christopher McDonald
    Christopher McDonald
    • Marty
    • 2021–2024
    Kaitlin Olson
    Kaitlin Olson
    • DJ Vance
    • 2021–2025
    Poppy Liu
    Poppy Liu
    • Kiki
    • 2021–2025
    Dan Bucatinsky
    Dan Bucatinsky
    • Rob
    • 2024–2025
    Johnny Sibilly
    Johnny Sibilly
    • Wilson
    • 2021–2024
    Michaela Watkins
    Michaela Watkins
    • Stacey
    • 2025
    Angela Elayne Gibbs
    Angela Elayne Gibbs
    • Marcus' Mom…
    • 2021–2024
    Lorenza Izzo
    Lorenza Izzo
    • Ruby
    • 2021–2025
    Jane Adams
    Jane Adams
    • Nina
    • 2021–2025
    Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt
    • Winnie Landell
    • 2024–2025
    Jasmine Ashanti
    Jasmine Ashanti
    • Samira
    • 2025
    • Creators
      • Lucia Aniello
      • Paul W. Downs
      • Jen Statsky
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    User reviews296

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    Reviewers say 'Hacks' garners mixed reactions, with Jean Smart's performance receiving strong praise. Hannah Einbinder's character and portrayal face significant criticism. The show delves into generational differences, the entertainment industry, and female friendships. Critics often highlight the unlikeable nature of the main characters, issues with the writing of stand-up comedy segments, and the handling of social themes. Despite these criticisms, many appreciate the show's humor, writing, and the chemistry between the lead characters.
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    8JonyVeana

    Solid comedy show

    This is why is important to have multiple seasons, the characters evolution is important, maybe these two are not the most interesting character in season 1 but after two seasons in this year season you can see that the ladies are actually pretty deep girls with goals and insecurities and that's why i dont like cancellations, maybe the second season it's going to be better than the first fail season, in television you need time, and when you have time you have successfully histories like Hacks, its funny, awkward, interesting, and so much more and that's because it was renewed for two more seasons, so dont judge a book by its cover ok.
    9keef-48436

    I shouldn't like it but I love it

    This show has provided me a similar experience and Marvelous Miss Maisel. Both were genres and subject matter I had little interest in, but after watching a few episodes the writing and acting were so good I got hooked. There really is nothing about this premise that appeals to me but it just pulled me in and the two leads are really great.

    Hannah Einbinder has really accomplished something remarkable in my opinion. I think I had initially made an assumption that her character would be cringeworthy but she has such a well developed three dimensional character I've really enjoyed her. She's awkward, yet somehow gorgeous, smart and confident yet vulnerable and flawed, precocious yet humble. By the end of this current season, I find myself so invested in her.

    The supporting cast is also growing on me but especially Kayla who I adored right away and it's really satisfying allowing her to evolve and not feel compelled to keep her as the cartoonish persona she had early on. I get the biggest kick out of her and the actress is such a force of nature. I smile every time she comes on screen.

    As for Jean Smart. I just believe her. I believe this person exists and that they behave the way she does. She's evolving too but without losing the core of her persona in an unrealistic way.
    filmjim999

    Smart is Great

    While watching the first two episodes I thought maybe this is ever so loosely based on Joan Rivers.
    9TheTruthofItIs

    Hacks continues to be a gem in a sea of carp

    "Hacks" (S03, 9-eps, 32+ mins, MAX) This series, starring Jean Smart, continues to shine among so much streaming dross out there. "Deborah Vance" and her on-again-off-again assistant and head-writer "Ava Daniels" have such an entertaining, co-dependent relationship that it's just always fun from situation to situation. The series writing is funny, intriguing, and plausible. It's just so good in all the important dimensions. And at the season's finale, "Ava" finally makes a really important step in her growth, and that would be a good launch into a season four, if we're fortunate enough to get that green-lit, let's really hope so.
    8mdw0526

    Another brilliant outing from the amazing Jean Smart and crew...

    Are you watching the new season of this show? If not, you're missing one of the best comedies out there. Based on a friend's suggestion, we flew through the first two seasons last year and absolutely loved it. I wasn't sure they needed another go at it after the neat and tidy ending in S02, but as I should've expected, one can never get enough of the inestimable Jean Smart, who was always my favorite "Designing Women" alum, and who is at the top of her game here. We've watched the two episodes of S03 available so far, and it's better than ever. It's so funny and well-written, the dynamic between the two leads is great, the supporting cast is terrific, and I'm much less annoyed with the Ava character than in the first two seasons. I definitely recommend checking this out or adding it to your (probably) voluminous queue.

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      Jean Smart's husband, Richard Gilliland, died unexpectedly during production of the first season. Smart was about a week away from wrapping her role and stayed on to finish the show.
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      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best TV Shows of 2021 (So Far) (2021)

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    • Release date
      • May 13, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Хитрощі
    • Filming locations
      • Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • 3 Arts Entertainment
      • First Thought Productions
      • Fremulon
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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