Hacks

The Emmy Award-winning series Hacks explores the dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder). 

Followed by the presentation of the Variety Showrunner Award to series creators Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs, and Lucia Aniello.  

Panelists:
Lucia Aniello, showrunner and executive producer
Paul W. Downs, showrunner and executive producer
Jen Statsky, showrunner and executive producer 

Moderator: Michael Schneider, deputy TV editor, Variety 

Network: HBO Max

Screenings will be available for viewing within an hour of the scheduled start time. Q&A discussions and panels will be available for on demand viewing within 24 hours of scheduled event through Sunday, Feb. 20.