‘Hacks’ Co-Creator Explains Why the Finale’s Surprise Storyline Was Its Logical Conclusion
The finale of 'Hacks' features a surprising storyline where Deborah faces advanced cancer and wishes to travel with Ava to a euthanasia facility in Switzerland. Co-creator Lucia Aniello explains that this conclusion aligns with the show's exploration of life and death choices. The relationship between Deborah and Ava, marked by conflict and collaboration, ultimately emphasizes the importance of their bond over individual ambitions.
- ▪Deborah's character is diagnosed with advanced cancer in the series finale.
- ▪The finale's storyline involves a trip to a euthanasia facility in Switzerland.
- ▪Co-creator Lucia Aniello discusses the show's themes of life, death, and personal choice.
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[Editor’s note: The following interview contains spoilers for “Hacks” Season 5, Episode 10.] In its penultimate episode, with Deborah (Jean Smart) performing her big comeback special, the “Hacks” creators had neatly tied up their Season 5 storylines, clearing the slate for an unexpected gut punch in the series finale: Deborah has advanced cancer and wants Ava (Hannah Einbinder) to go with her on one final trip through Europe. The final stop: a euthanasia facility in Switzerland. In an upcoming episode of the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast, co-creator Lucia Aniello, who co-wrote and directed the series finale, discussed the ending of “Hacks” that no one saw coming.
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