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âHacksâ is a 10-episode dramedy series that premieres on HBO on May 13 (two episodes on 13th; followed by 2 episodes each Thursday for four weeks).
Jean Smart (âDesigning Womenâ) plays Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian whose career is tanking. Nobody is hiring her to do stand-up comedy anymore. Sheâs reduced to promotional appearances, like store openings.Â
Vance hires Ava, a 25-year-old struggling comedy writer to freshen-up her act. In Hacksâ amusing trailer, itâs made clear that Vance has an imperious personality and a fierce tongue. So, Ava is in for âquite a ride.â