Hacks season 2
season of television series
The second season of the HBO Max streaming dark comedy drama television series Hacks debuted on May 12, 2022, and concluded on June 2, 2022. It consists of eight episodes, each with approximate runtime of 30–35 minutes. The season centers Deborah Vance perfecting material for her new stand-up show, in which she shares previously unrevealed information about her personal life. In an effort to become a better person, Ava gets a "dumb phone" and swears off alcohol. The season received critical acclaim. Jean Smart won her second successive Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
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Fresh off her final middling Vegas performance, Deborah plans a nationwide tour to relaunch her career. Ava is wracked by guilt because of the email she sent to two British television producers detailing Deborah's problematic behavior. Marcus copes with his breakup by getting a puppy, Joe, and by socializing with a group of younger gay men whom he plies with money and gifts.
Jimmy gets Kayla switched off his desk by HR rep Barbara by agreeing to attend an anger management course.
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