Experts slugfest: Stellar 'Hacks' Season 3 finale sets up Emmy showdown with 'The Bear'

Gold Derby editors and Experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng discuss the "Hacks" Season 3 finale, which no one can mistake for a series finale. The episode closes out a terrific season for Deborah Vance & Co., but is it enough to take down "The Bear," which has its own third season ready to launch? Plus: What to make of last-minute entries "The Great Lillian Hall" and "Eric"?
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Timestamps:
Intro and "Hacks" Season 3 finale -- spoilers, obviously (0:00)
What Emmys could "Hacks" win? (19:55)
"The Great Lillian Hall" reactions (34:26)
"Eric" reactions (43:07)
Listener questions (49:29)
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[@tjh12473]

Hacks is a show that improves season over season. This is the first season that I have routed and liked for Ava. The writers have done a strong character building with Ava. I wish they focused more on Marcus. He seemed to be on the back burner most of the season.

[@janechoy2073]

Both The Bear and Hacks had the perfect season and since Hacks is the actual comedy - i vote for it to sweep all the comedy categories. The Bear could have *easily* swept drama.

[@Jeannine_9]

Binged watched Hacks season 3 this weekend and it was amazing, that ending was chief 😘

[@MovieandTVexpert1]

Hey Chris, tell Joyce I wanna wish her a very happy birthday this Saturday. I've been watching the show long enough to remember when both your birthdays are. Thanks for always entertaining us every week. 🥳✌️

[@joncardenas3203]

Watching this right after they announced Glen Close joined Knives out 3 was hillarious!!! You guys are awesome!!!

[@victoresparza495]

I’m all in for #Hacks winning Comedy Series and for Lead and Supporting Actress at the Emmys. That Ava and Deborah confrontation scene was marvelously done. Also, J. Smith-Cameron, Jane Adams, Helen Hunt, Tony Goodwin, and Christopher Lloyd should all be Guest Actor contenders. The Directing, writing, and cinematography is superb as well. Bravo, what a fantastic season.
🎉🎉🎉

[@noellenn2122]

Hacks season 3 is act 2 of The Devil Wears Bill Blass.

[@mlchc9004]

Hands down writers get Emmys, Jean Smart for lead, supporting for Hannah or Kaitlyn

[@beyondtoday692]

Lead Actor and Supporting Actor are both a lock for The Bear realistically, so it would be eyebrow raising, to say the least, if Ayo were to lose Lead Actress. Hard to see Hacks beating The Bear in any category honestly.

[@popcultureinc.853]

So sweet that you guys think Hacks is winning any Emmys over The Bear (supp actress is a slight possibility, but that’s about it)

[@Dosmthnew]

Bear is not a comedy it’s annoying

[@leandrocordeiro3739]

I think Jean is a very likely possibility in Lead and writing and directing could happen if the bear submits multiple episodes

[@timgriffin3368]

Nothing against Mike and everyone can say 'well don't watch it' and I do fast forward but:
The games are prob great for you two but whatever, stupid and not interested.
I cone here for the movies, shows, predictions, awards and questions that pertain to that. Games like Mike's? Lame.
Peace.

[@chrisjrosen]

You're a loyal viewer and I appreciate the feedback!!