Hacks

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO Max
  • Series Premiere Date: May 13, 2021
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24

Critic Reviews

  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    May 21, 2021
    60
    The imbalance in Hacks' odd-couple premise is that while every quip out of Deborah's mouth is a hoot, nothing about whiny Ava suggests she's comedically worthy of laundering her boss' caftans. [24 May - 6 Jun 2021, p.9]
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Inkoo Kang
    May 12, 2021
    50
    There’s a schematic quality to the series’ foundation that Hacks mostly fails to outgrow in the first six of its 10 episodes. Deborah and Ava’s boomer-versus-millennial, heartland-versus-the-coasts, experience-versus-innovation tensions are constantly telegraphed without becoming organic to the characters. Occasionally, their differences can lead to interesting discussions.

Awards & Rankings

36
#36 Best TV Season of 2021
58
#58 Most Discussed TV Season of 2021

User Reviews

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 38
  3. Negative: 4 out of 38
  1. MarcDoyle
    May 15, 2021
    8
    The first two episodes show potential. Jean Smart is incredible, of course. And though I've never seen her counterpart, it seems like she'llThe first two episodes show potential. Jean Smart is incredible, of course. And though I've never seen her counterpart, it seems like she'll be a good foil. I'll definitely keep watching.… Full Review »
  2. brockcheese
    May 27, 2022
    8
    This show is good because it hinges on the relationship between two phenomenal actors. Their relationship is the key to unlocking this showThis show is good because it hinges on the relationship between two phenomenal actors. Their relationship is the key to unlocking this show with a nice blend of comedy and drama.… Full Review »
  3. truerock
    May 12, 2022
    8
    The 2021 TV series Hacks on HBO is a drama about a comedian and a comedy writer. So, the series is not so much a comedy as it is a dramaThe 2021 TV series Hacks on HBO is a drama about a comedian and a comedy writer. So, the series is not so much a comedy as it is a drama about comedy.
    The series is generally considered good and recieves a lot of positive reviews. I'm going to skip making comments regarding the high quality aspects of the series and make an observation about some of the actors in the less important roles.
    I do this because I've always felt when casting, writing, etc does very good work on the minor roles - it invariably results in very good entertainment.

    Kaitlin Olson who plays Deborah "DJ" Vance Jr. and Christopher McDonald who plays Marty Ghilain, CEO of the Palmetto Casino have non-major, straight roles in the series.
    Their acting, the writing, directing, etc for their parts is excellent. And to me, the attention to details like that is what makes a series like Hacks good.    … Full Review »
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