WHO’S WHO IN HACKS

JEAN SMART AS DEBORAH

Deborah is a legendary comedian who’s been a fixture in Las Vegas for years, but her life is shaken up by her younger showbiz rivals and the death of her ex-husband.

HANNAH EINBINDER AS AVA

An up-and-coming young comedy writer whose career comes under threat of cancellation when a joke she makes on Twitter turns into a viral outrage.

CARL CLEMONSHOPKINS AS MARCUS

The boss of Deborah’s various business offshoots, Marcus is a calm, direct presence in her otherwise hectic life – and he clearly takes no shit from anyone.

PAUL W DOWNS AS JIMMY

As well as co-creating the show, Downs plays a showbiz manager, who happens to have both veteran Deborah and youngster Ava on his books.

KAITLIN OLSON AS DJ

Deborah’s highly strung daughter, whose prescription drug issue is so troubling, her mother insists on checking her bag for narcotics when she leaves the house.