It’s not easy to make a good TV show about comedy.
Deborah Vance is known as “the queen of Las Vegas.”
Naturally, it’s disdain at first sight.
Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart in ‘Hacks’.Credit: Jake Giles Netter/HBO Max
Hacks(premiering May 13) is far more interested in exploringwhythese women are funny.
The show excels in these small moments of discovery.
And Smart, the reigningMeryl Streepof tough broad types, excels at absolutely everything.
before boarding a helicopter with a breezy, “My ride’s here!”
Only Jean Smart, kids.
Einbinder, an L.A.-based stand-up comic tackling her first leading role, is immensely appealing as Ava.
“Goodis the minimum,” Deborah snaps at her.
“You have to be so muchmorethan good.”
The same is true for TV shows, andHacksis well on its way.Grade: A-
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