HBO MaxHacks (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO Max
YouTube
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxYouTubeApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Hacks maintains a neutral stance by exploring the complexities of generational divides, gender in comedy, and cancel culture without explicitly endorsing a particular political ideology. The narrative champions mutual growth and authentic artistic expression as solutions, rather than ideological frameworks.
The series 'Hacks' showcases a visibly diverse ensemble cast, featuring significant roles for LGBTQ+ and minority characters. While the narrative addresses themes of ageism and sexism within the entertainment industry, it does not explicitly frame traditional identities in a negative light.
Secondary
Hacks offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters. Ava's bisexuality and Marcus's gay identity are depicted with complexity, dignity, and agency. Their relationships and personal struggles are explored without relying on harmful stereotypes or making their identity a source of ridicule or misery, affirming the worth of queer lives and love within the narrative.
Ava's Jewish cultural and familial background is depicted respectfully as an integral part of her identity. The show presents Jewish characters and their traditions without judgment or negative stereotypes, aligning with the dignity of the faith through its portrayal of adherents.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Hacks is an original series featuring characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a gender swap could occur.
Hacks is an original series that introduced all its characters for the first time. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation to establish a canonical race for any character before their portrayal in this show.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.2
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.9
8.7
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