Hacks Season 3 Interview: Jean Smart & More Tease Deborah & Ava's Twisted Love

Hacks debuted in a big way back in 2021. The Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky-created Max series immediately amassed an adoring fanbase and then went on to score loads of glowing reviews and accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards. Team Hacks enjoyed similar success with the show’s second season in 2022, and now they’re gearing up for yet another epic run with Season 3 because the first two episodes just premiered at SXSW, and they’re fantastic.
Hacks explores the complex working relationship between comedy legend Deborah Vance, played by Jean Smart, and Hannah Einbinder’s Ava Daniels, a struggling young comedy writer who takes a gig writing for Deborah. The two butt heads quite a bit, but manage to put their differences aside and find great success. But, at the end of Season 2, Deborah insists they part ways so Ava’s able to pursue her own work and passions. Season 3 kicks off with just that, with the former duo doing their own things - until they unexpectedly cross paths again.
In celebration of Hacks Season 3’s big debut in Austin at SXSW, Smart, Einbinder, Downs, Aniello and Statsky all visited the Collider interview studio to tease what’s coming our way when new episodes start dropping on Max beginning on May 2nd.
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[@bobbybubby7977]

This show keeps topping itself. Season 3 is fantastic. It’s so great to see a show that is consistently funny and has character development. The way they tackle a wide range of issues without being heavy handed is so skillful.

[@lannybird12587]

This interview leads me to believe the ladies might be becoming more than just friends… and I’m on board for that!!!

[@Carriehammer718]

Yesss please

[@kesoudzilauri9133]

yeeeep maaaan. it wold be the best couple with age gap ever! because they actually fill each others lives and. teach each other things.

[@Carriehammer718]

@@kesoudzilauri9133 yess

[@UrbanPurple1256]

Do not make me hope but OMG!!

[@dAfoodie101]

please @ god 😭😭😭

[@tereskova_a]

Hannah asking the interviewer her cat's color 😭😭😭 and yeah season two made this show one of my favorites and two episodes in on season three I'm in love, can't wait for the next onessssss. love this team and cast ♥️

[@BeaRose9675]

Hannah just holding onto Jean. My heart

[@crabstick250]

I loooove Jean. She is so damn talented. The whole cast is great. ❤

[@dAfoodie101]

omg i love this interviewer

[@noellenn2122]

I want season 3 NAOH!!!

[@dAfoodie101]

8:37 lmao lucia is trying to whisper but the mic is right there 😭

[@niamhhhhhh]

perri is so goated

[@5creams]

fave interviewer fave show i love this for me

[@user-jj8zv5kp4l]

Really enjoyed this interview, thanks for asking interesting questions

[@elephinos]

Great interview with the focus on the creativity of the show.

[@debztaylor1]

Do NOT kill DV off

[@reyals1234]

thinking that too

[@Spartan-pd7by]

🙌🙌🙌

[@Evil_Vegan]

Funny show, but I love Jean in Watchmen...... need her to do more genre stuff 🥺

[@dAfoodie101]

16:44 hannah asking the important questions

[@tereskova_a]

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