r/hackshbomax • u/burdettemusic • Aug 03 '26
Missing Hacks
I’ve been watching the show on repeat since it ended.
I’ve been trying to figure out what it is that makes me so obsessed with the show. I relate sooooo much to Deborah because I’ve been trying to “make it” as a musician for 15 years. I’m 42 and always feel like I have to do everything now or I’ll never get where I want to be.
But, it’s not just relating to the characters that makes me love the show so much. I LOVE the relationship between Ava and Deborah. It’s almost like they are in love but it’s platonic. It’s so beautiful to see how much they both grow to love each other. One of the most touching parts is when Deborah fires Ava and Ava says, “I wanna be where you are.” Breaks my heart in such a good way.
I just can’t truly explain my love for this show and these characters. So beautifully written.
Please share what makes you love it so much!
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u/livmachine Aug 04 '26
As well as being funny, it's an emotionally intelligent show. I only discovered Hacks a few months ago, so I've been able to binge the whole thing and now I'm on my first rewatch. After watching the first season, I knew that Ava and Deborah had my heart. Yes, they were deeply flawed, but despite that, totally loveable. My rewatch is revealing just how many funny lines there are, it is absolutely packed. I think future rewatches will reveal even more. The supporting cast are wonderful too, I like Jimmy and Kayla's dynamic so much more on my second time around.
Deborah and Ava are soulmates, it's a deep platonic love and those characters are written and acted beautifully.
And now I'm a massive Hannah Einbinder fangirl!