Hacks

HBO Max | Release Date: May 13, 2021

8.2	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 50 Ratings

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TVJerryMay 26, 2021

This series features the always wonderful Jean Smart as a comedy legend who’s been a Vegas headliner for many years. When her popularity starts to wane, a social media disgraced young writer (Hannah Einbinder) is brought in to help modernizeThis series features the always wonderful Jean Smart as a comedy legend who’s been a Vegas headliner for many years. When her popularity starts to wane, a social media disgraced young writer (Hannah Einbinder) is brought in to help modernize her style. Needless to say, they do NOT hit it off, but also as expected, they start to warm up by the 5th episode (all that’s been released). While this is billed as a comedy, the funny is in short supply. Smart plays mean arrogance beautifully, while Einbinder has little discernible personality. The rich Vegas lifestyle provides some fun, but the show is headed more into heart-warming territory than humor.… Expand

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ceciljchenJun 12, 2022

An amusing enough show though its drama is painfully contrived. Comedy isn't laugh out loud though it feels like the writers tried too hard in ill-advised ways (eg: assistant to the manager of the 2 main characters is a ridiculous culminationAn amusing enough show though its drama is painfully contrived. Comedy isn't laugh out loud though it feels like the writers tried too hard in ill-advised ways (eg: assistant to the manager of the 2 main characters is a ridiculous culmination of cringy, inappropriate, unbelievable personality traits and useless b-stories fabricated purely for "comedic" effect). The rest of the show is fine to pass some time in front of the TV. The 2 main characters are enjoyable protagonists, though not particularly likeable, fairly relatable. The writing for Smart's character as a professional comedian requires some suspension of disbelief, but Smart portrays her character expertly enough for one to ignore the failings of the writing staff when it comes to some of the basic professionals traits of long-time professional comedians. Occasionally, it appears as though the character of Vance is a novice at the art of the joke and stand-up performance despite being a comedy legend and Vegas headliner for decades. Jean Smart absolutely carries the show with Einbinder supporting admirably at times. Secondary characters are barely memorable.… Expand

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everettMar 30, 2022

While Jean Smart is terrific as usual (and the show couldn't have been done without her), the show falls short. Ironically, given the title, it's because of the writing. I was disappointed especially with the finale, where short shrift wasWhile Jean Smart is terrific as usual (and the show couldn't have been done without her), the show falls short. Ironically, given the title, it's because of the writing. I was disappointed especially with the finale, where short shrift was given to what happens in Einbider's character's family; how could that not be more emotional, after the buildup in previous episodes? It was just passed over .... And we didn't get to see any of Deborah's last show. Wasn't anyone up for writing it? Or at least a snippet or two? In the end, I felt like the season fell flat in the end, serving just as a vehicle for setting up another season. That said, will I watch it? Probably, but with hope for something that rings truer and deeper for these characters, with humor that's truly earned.… Expand

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nozamanJun 21, 2022

This series started off rather strong with a relatively light tone that seemed to poke fun at whatever "fame" means these days. However, it soon sank into the same morass as most mainstream entertainment these days: The show is so in loveThis series started off rather strong with a relatively light tone that seemed to poke fun at whatever "fame" means these days. However, it soon sank into the same morass as most mainstream entertainment these days: The show is so in love with its own depravity it becomes almost impossible to relate to. Never mind sympathizing with the characters-- they seem perfectly content to live in their little world of debauchery and hurl insults at each other. The relationship between the two leads takes way too long to establish, by which point you're not buying the fact that one of them hasn't just moved on. Some of the lines are sharp, but overall the writing is inconsistent in tone and just hamfisted. The acting, as it were, is good. Still, most Americans stay out of Vegas and Hollywood so they don't have to deal with people like this.… Expand

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