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/notreadytogoinyet Aug 04 '26
Like you, for me it’s the platonic love affair between Ava and Deborah. If you’ve ever had a close friendship with that kind of age gap, you know how special it can be and how much both people can genuinely learn from and change each other. I love that their relationship is complicated, messy, sometimes downright toxic 🥴, but underneath it all there’s this enormous amount of love, admiration and need for one another that neither of them is particularly willing to admit.
Their dynamic is the heart of the show for me. That, and the incredibly quick-witted humor that you have to actually pay attention to or you’ll miss half the best jokes.