Hacks. US. HBOMax

 


I’ve become a big fan of the talented Jean Smart, first in Mare of Easttown and now in this excellent show. She’s an old-school comedienne and headliner in Las Vegas. Through a series of unfortunate events, she’s paired with a young comedy writer, a headstrong woman trying to find her way in the often-difficult world of comedy. This show is often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, but always satisfying  — a look at life from the two perspectives of these women. 

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