Hacks' creators say the comedy is a tribute to the funny women who never got their due

Though Hacks is a comedy about a legendary stand-up whiling away her career in Las Vegas, its origin traces back to a surprising place: A monster truck rally in Portland, Maine. Series creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky had hit it off while working on Comedy Central’s beloved Broad City, so the trio were collaborating on Downs’ episode of Netflix’s erstwhile (and underrated) sketch showcase, The Characters. En route to a monster truck rally to film the “Big Trucks” sketch, they found themselves reminiscing about women in the entertainment industry-like Broad City supporting player Susie Essman-who haven’t received the same kind of industry veneration as some of their male contemporaries. In the video above, Aniello, Downs, and Statsky share how that discussion spun out into their new dark comedy, Hacks, starring the great Jean Smart as Deborah Vance, a very funny woman who has resigned herself to thinking her best days are behind her. The group also shares their favorite Smart performances, discusses how they knew newcomer Hannah Einbinder was perfect for the series’ co-starring role, and reveals just how quickly the first season came together.
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[@hnttakata713]

Jean smart is phenomenal. writers are doing such a great job with dialogue.

[@hnttakata713]

Jean has layers, depth of character as she has aged she has become a better more evolved actor. And can share her strength and vulnerability. Hannah is a great match. The spar between them is brilliant, witty and deep.

[@xPanDaemonx]

My favorite show on HBO max. Jean Smart is a treasure

[@hnttakata713]

Need season 2 please

[@hnttakata713]

Yes. Both characters are deeply in touch with humanity.

[@JulieLAgresta]

This show is Amazing!! I've watched it 5 times already & the laughs don't fade at all.

[@poisonharley]

Love this show so much

[@mlchc9004]

Hacks is the best show out nowadays. Love Jean Smart , she is not only beautiful she is a world class artist as well.

[@Rocstoneau]

“She wants the Bradys mail Larry!” Brady Bunch movie my favourite.

[@ellenorchid66]

I love "Hacks". Loved this discussion. So impressed with the whole cast esp Paul W. Downs who is so good as "Jimmy" and turns out to be one of the show's creators!!! I'm a psychiatrist who does standup; check me out on TH-cam, 5.29.19 New York Comedy Club-a great 7 min set

[@lahaza6515]

Jean Smart is great, but the promotional, fawning Hollywood bullshit that happens with every show; is embarrassing.

[@utbabee]

Zzzzzzz