Hacksis one of the most awarded and critically acclaimedcomediesonMaxat the moment.

He is the embodiment of the industry’s tumultuous and sometimes treacherous nature.

…Marty, as a proud man, doesn’t let Deb’s career overshadow his.

Jean Smart’s Deborah standing with Hannah Einbinder’s frustrated Ava in Season 4 Episode 3 of Hacks.

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Olson is one of the best comedians of our time, and her role as DJ solidifies that.

The industry teaches people that working hard should be the norm, despite the consequences of that.

Without Damien always hovering around Deb,Hacksjust wouldn’t be as fun.

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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.

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Played by Poppy Liu

Kiki is probably the coolest person on screen wheneverHacksis playing.

Kiki and Ava bond in some episodes,though Kiki is ready tothrow her major life wisdomat anybody.

Kiki quickly became a fan favorite sinceHacksfirst aired.

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Liu has had some interesting roles on TV, starting with Jo inBetter Call Sauland Double Dutch iniCarly.

She was also part of the main cast ofThe AfterpartySeason 2.

Season 4 really seesJosefina put forward as more than just Deborah’s estate manager.

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Abdoo also has roots in improv and comedy, starting her career with one-woman shows.

She even didHappy Happy Good ShowwithConan O’BrienandBob Odenkirk.

Though short-lived, Abdoo managed to create a blooming career afterward.

Christopher McDonald holding a cigar, wearing a business suit and sunglasses in Hacks.

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Josefina is one of her best TV roles, undoubtedly.

She might even be appealing to Deb because she feels like her younger version.

Einbinder’s performance inHackshas been highly nominated, awarded, and acknowledgedby critics.

Kaitlin Olson as DJ looking up at Jean Smart while sitting down in Hacks.

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She appeared onStephen Colbert’s late-night show with her first-ever televised stand-up routine.

With herHacksglory still ongoing, many people will surely remember her as the dry-humored and sarcastic Ava.

She and Jimmy go from manager and assistant to business partners, which also showcases her abilities and potential.

Paul W. Downs in a dark orange shirt looks at someone off-camera in Hacks.

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Stalter is a brilliant comedian and excels as Kayla.

Deb, however, withstands all tests of time and decides she can and will reinvent herself.

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Carl Clemons-Hopkins wears a gray shirt and frowns in Hacks Season 4, Episode 2.

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Mark Indelicato’s Damien dancing in a nightclub in Hacks Season 4, Episode 4.

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Poppy Liu as Kiki smiling and looking at someone off-camera in Hacks.

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Rose Abdoo as Josefina standing over Jean Smart as Deborah and holding a plate of food in Hacks.

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Hannah Einbinder’s Ava standing at a podium in Hacks Season 4, Episode 4.

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Megan Stalter’s Kayla holds a clipboard and talks to Jimmy, who is off-camera in Hacks Season 4, Episode 2.

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