‘Hacks’ Is at the Peak of Its Powers in a Confident Season 3: TV Review

Season 3 of "Hacks" picks up seamlessly despite a challenging cliffhanger at the end of Season 2, where Deborah Vance fired Ava Daniels. Despite delays due to Jean Smart's heart surgery and Hollywood strikes, the show returns with confidence, humor, and smooth execution. The season explores the evolving dynamics between Deborah and Ava, who find themselves reunited and slipping back into old patterns, highlighting the complexities of their professional and personal relationship.

A year after the events of Season 2, both Deborah and Ava are thriving independently, yet the new season delves into their intertwined fates and unresolved issues. The show continues to balance comfort with underlying tension, featuring strong performances from Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder. As the season progresses, it hints at deeper explorations of their impact on each other, promising more intriguing developments in the episodes to come.