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Hacks

  • TV Series
  • 2021–
  • TV-MA
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
57K
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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
    57K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    182
    31
    • Creators
      • Lucia Aniello
      • Paul W. Downs
      • Jen Statsky
    • Stars
      • Jean Smart
      • Hannah Einbinder
      • Carl Clemons-Hopkins
    • 305User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 9 Primetime Emmys
      • 84 wins & 208 nominations total

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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
    Paul W. Downs
    Paul W. Downs
    • Jimmy
    • 2021–2025
    Megan Stalter
    Megan Stalter
    • Kayla
    • 2021–2025
    Rose Abdoo
    Rose Abdoo
    • Josefina
    • 2021–2025
    Christopher McDonald
    Christopher McDonald
    • Marty
    • 2021–2025
    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
    • 2021–2025
    Angela Elayne Gibbs
    Angela Elayne Gibbs
    • Marcus' Mom
    • 2021–2025
    Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt
    • Winnie Landell
    • 2024–2025
    Lorenza Izzo
    Lorenza Izzo
    • Ruby
    • 2021–2025
    Jane Adams
    Jane Adams
    • Nina
    • 2021–2025
    Luenell
    Luenell
    • Miss Loretta
    • 2021–2025
    Michaela Watkins
    Michaela Watkins
    • Stacey
    • 2025
    • Creators
      • Lucia Aniello
      • Paul W. Downs
      • Jen Statsky
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    User reviews305

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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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    8catmailing

    Love the show, hate some of the cheesy elements

    Wonderful show, great writing, great cast. What I am most annoyed by are the two seconds of Oldies music between scenes. They add nothing but a burst of music louder than the dialogue. Are they supposed to be there to scare awake geriatric watchers? We don't need constant musical references to understand and enjoy shows, Hollywood. If you make the writing strong and cast well, it's not necessary to add music or laugh tracks or any other outdated TV cheesiness.

    The other thing is the recent edition of nude lesbian love scenes. Completely unnecessary. Rather than being a spicy addition, they only serve to make me sad for the actresses who still have to put up with this nonsense. Just stop it already, Hollywood. We're not interested in your male gaze BS anymore.

    The writing, cast, and show idea are enough. It's really not necessary to throw in the garbage elements.
    9julieshotmail

    Jean Smart is enjoyable to watch

    The most prolific actress to come out of "Designing Women," Jean Smart is wickedly funny while also capable of serious dramatic roles in shows like "Fargo." In her golden years, she is everywhere, mostly playing supporting roles like Kate Winslet's mom in "Mare of Eastown." Finally, though, she gets to be the lead in her own series, showcasing her talents and wit for all of us to enjoy. "Hacks" is essentially a buddy comedy but with your non-typical duo: an aging rich lady with an entitled Gen-Z female sidekick instead of your typical two white men. This combo takes you to unprecedented fresh jokes, and thanks to the undeniable chemistry of the two actresses, "Hacks" is one of the funniest new comedy series to come around.
    GCBH1993

    Can't believe I'm only hearing about this on S3

    Argh! I have been seriously missing out on some of the absolute BEST freaking comedy out there. IMDb algorithm suggested this for me and when I looked it up, S03E09 had just streamed.

    I have never binge watched anything like I binge watched Hacks. I laughed SO hard I am amazed my bladder didn't burst. But also, I connected. Two such hugely polarising personalities, completely dysfunctional, possibly even co-dependent but darn - it just works.

    This show has the power to connect and resonate with every generation from Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X and Boomers

    It's snarky, sassy, razor-sharp but it's also deeply endearing and heart-warming. There absolutely has to be at least another 2 seasons and some major awards for Hacks come 24/25 Awards Season.
    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.
    filmjim999

    Smart is Great

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

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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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    • 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
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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