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Big, Brave Girl

  • Episode aired Apr 10, 2025
  • TV-MA
  • 31m
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8.4/10
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Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder in Hacks (2021)
ComedyDrama

Deborah stops at nothing to get Ava removed from the head writer position at Late Night, while Marcus prepares for a difficult conversation.Deborah stops at nothing to get Ava removed from the head writer position at Late Night, while Marcus prepares for a difficult conversation.Deborah stops at nothing to get Ava removed from the head writer position at Late Night, while Marcus prepares for a difficult conversation.

  • Director
    • Lucia Aniello
  • Writers
    • Lucia Aniello
    • Paul W. Downs
    • Jen Statsky
  • Stars
    • Jean Smart
    • Hannah Einbinder
    • Carl Clemons-Hopkins
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    991
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lucia Aniello
    • Writers
      • Lucia Aniello
      • Paul W. Downs
      • Jen Statsky
    • Stars
      • Jean Smart
      • Hannah Einbinder
      • Carl Clemons-Hopkins
    • 4User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jean Smart
    Jean Smart
    • Deborah Vance
    Hannah Einbinder
    Hannah Einbinder
    • Ava Daniels
    Carl Clemons-Hopkins
    Carl Clemons-Hopkins
    • Marcus
    Megan Stalter
    Megan Stalter
    • Kayla
    Paul W. Downs
    Paul W. Downs
    • Jimmy
    Rose Abdoo
    Rose Abdoo
    • Josefina
    Mark Indelicato
    Mark Indelicato
    • Damien
    Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt
    • Winnie Landell
    Dan Bucatinsky
    Dan Bucatinsky
    • Rob
    Tony Goldwyn
    Tony Goldwyn
    • Bob Lipka
    Michaela Watkins
    Michaela Watkins
    • Stacey
    Bresha Webb
    Bresha Webb
    • Cece Heaumeaux
    Myles Hendrik
    • Magazine Photographer
    Pete Hammond
    Pete Hammond
    • Reporter
    Stacey Wilson Hunt
    • Reporter
    Michael Schneider
    Michael Schneider
    • Reporter
    Denny Directo
    • Reporter
    Kate Aurthur
    Kate Aurthur
    • Reporter
    • Director
      • Lucia Aniello
    • Writers
      • Lucia Aniello
      • Paul W. Downs
      • Jen Statsky
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    10akolpolm

    The best pilot the show ever offered

    This episode was everything to me! It was intense and smart while being funnier than ever. Jean smart has always been a powerhouse actress so there's no surprise in her giving another stellar performance as deborah but it was hannah einbinder this episode who surprised me the most. Ava didn't get to have that many bold characteristics in the past but in this season she's a fierce force of nature, it's about time Hannah finally wins an emmy for her role.

    I can't wait to see where their rivalry goes.

    Hacks season often start slow and then peak at the end but damn idk how can it get more intense than this!
    8Laqshayaroraofficial

    Season 4, Episode 1 Review

    They ended Season 3 with a big cliffhanger, and I've watched the last ten minutes more than 10-20 times. It didn't fully look believable the way they showed it, but I loved how Ava finally stood up to Deborah. I hoped their fight would continue properly until the end of Season 4-not just Ava giving in to Deborah like she always does, or them becoming friends again after just 2-3 episodes.

    The first episode continued their fight really well. The early scenes, with the panty prank, made me feel like the writing might have dipped a bit, but everything that followed was super entertaining. The show is still a high-quality comedy. The episode ended on a high note, and the fight could go anywhere.

    So far, my ranking is: Season 2 > Season 3 > Season 1 I'm pretty sure this season will be better than Season 1 for me, since I thought that one was pretty average. I just hope it gives tough competition to Seasons 2 and 3. 3.75/5.

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    • Goofs
      When Deborah leaves the production offices for her new TV show, the exterior is at Television City, in the very flat Fairfax district of Los Angeles. However, when Ava arrives for work at those same offices the next day, the exterior is the Lankershim gate at Universal Studios, in the Valley, with the Hollywood Hills prominent in the background.
    • Quotes

      Deborah Vance: [standing face-to-face] Well, aren't you a big, brave girl?

      Ava Daniels: I guess I am. It's for the best.

      Deborah Vance: We'll see.

    • Connections
      References Psychose (1960)
    • Soundtracks
      Give Your Body Up To The Music
      (uncredited)

      Written and performed by Billy Nichols

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    • Release date
      • April 10, 2025 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • 3 Arts Entertainment
      • First Thought Productions
      • Fremulon
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    • Runtime
      31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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