Staffers get the supplies ready for the writers.
Costume designers prepare Deborahs wig as set decorators put up the curtain and put pillows on the couch.
Ava rigorously squeezes a stress ball until it bursts (what the hell are in those things?!)
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as she jots down script notes, and Deborah steps on and off the scale and starves herself.
She even does some physical training as if she were indeed entering a boxing ring.
Anything anyone says with the best of intentions is being misinterpreted and weaponized.
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Stacey not-so-helpfully suggests a volume jar in an effort to get them to lower their voices.
In the break room, we meet one ofmany killer cameosHackshasthis season:Merrill Markoe.
Yes, hes her manager, but she doesnt seem to have time for him.
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Hunt, continuing to nail her role as the no-nonsense boss, says, Im not being nice.
Surely,that added layer of pressure just did wonders for Deborahs shaky confidence.
Ava is feeling many things, with lonely being at the top of the list.
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Now,Ava has the job of her dreams, but shes never felt more alone.
(Thats right, guffaw.
), and then demands Chapstick.
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(Jimmy and Kayla spin-off, when?
Jimmy lovingly adds how his dad is looking down on her and is so proud.
smile is such a tender release for both them and us.
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The Emmy-winning comedy continues to be worthy of applause.
The writers leave instantly, and Avas now emotionally and literally alone.
But Deborahs got that big dinner with Winnie, right?
Something that is so revealing about Deborah is how much difficulty she has being alone.
(Haven’t we all?)
However, its too little, too late, and the car is being towed.
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He doesnt have any connection to or interest in comedy, but is really good at his assistant job.
She misses and is worried about Deborah, and isnt going to hide it.
Will Deborah Vance make history?
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I think she will.
New episodes ofHacksSeason 4 premiere Thursdays on HBO and Max.
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Explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
