Hacks Season 4 Just Started on Max – Is It Better Than the Previous Seasons?
One of the best dramas of recent years finally returns.
In most HBO projects, war or enmity is merely a backdrop for a detailed examination of human nature and the psyche. Hacks may not reach the scale of Game of Thrones or Succession, but the comedy's tension builds at a similar pace.
Deborah and Ava exchange pleasantries and immerse themselves in a world still dominated by men.
What Is Hacks Season 4 About?
For more than three years, the legend of stand-up comedy Deborah Vance, with the help of her young companion Ava Daniels, tried to escape the prison of oblivion, old traditions, sexism and ageism.
The dream came true: at the end of the third season, Vance landed a job hosting a late-night television talk show. What was supposed to be a celebration of teamwork and female solidarity turns into a treacherous betrayal on Deborah's part.
She denies Ava the position of head writer on the show, preferring more experienced male professionals. Ava responds with blackmail in order to prolong her 15 minutes of fame.
In Season 4 Deborah and Ava Finally Trade Places
For the first time, the creators of Hacks move away from the bright emphasis on the characters' past and instead switch their roles. Vance, who made her way despite the system, unexpectedly returns to gender norms in her moment of triumph.
Daniels had access to all the benefits of civilization, could develop her own projects, but succumbed to the manipulations of a more mature and experienced partner.
For the first time, Ava mirrors her mentor, accepting the rules of her game. Is it possible to rebuild trust – especially with a deadline and the show's launch to millions of viewers looming?
Hacks Is Still a Heartfelt And Hilarious Series
All that remains of Deborah and Ava's former mutual respect is a broken heart. The show's creators do not condemn the legend for being categorical and unprincipled – rather, they support it and humanize it at the same time.
Hacks refuses to become despondent and continues to present viewers with hilarious situations, poking fun at corporate culture and the pernicious entertainment industry in which its heroines find themselves.
Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder flawlessly play two rivals, one who can't let go of Hollywood glamour and self-centeredness and the other who chooses Adam Sandler's style for her clothes.
Hacks, along with Seth Rogen's The Studio, shows how Hollywood is changing the consciousness in many different directions. But in the end, a person still needs a person: as an audience, a protégé, and a kindred spirit.