The show "Hacks" is a dark comedy series that follows the lives of two women in different stages of their careers trying to hold on to their professional identities. It centers on Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian whose career is beginning to dwindle, and Ava Daniels, a young, entitled comedy writer who has faced career setbacks. The two women are forced to work together to revamp Deborah's outdated comedy material, forming an unlikely mentorship and connecting despite their generational and personality differences. The series explores themes of perseverance, career reinvention, and the complexities of personal and professional relationships in the comedy world. It has been praised for its sharp humor and character development, portraying female performers of a certain age and generation gap with honesty and depth.