"In other words, Hacks is finally giving the gays everything they want. It's a fitting pit stop on the beloved show's farewell tour, a phenomenal final season that seems to be leaving no stone unturned as it ramps up to going out with a bang. And even if Deborah and Ava don't actually bang themselves, the episode provides some hilarious wish fulfillment, while showing us new layers of the characters' beautifully intimate, platonic relationship."
Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels are not typically portrayed as romantic partners, but the “Montecito” episode temporarily reframes their relationship as a couple. Deborah aims to endear herself to lesbian comic Kelly Kilpatrick, who holds an iconic Bob Mackie-designed piece that Deborah wants. Kelly invites Deborah and Ava to her home for a girls’ weekend, forcing them to intensify their fake relationship. Kelly’s feisty wife joins the visit and probes into the details of their supposed sex life, creating comedic tension. The episode delivers LGBTQ+ wish fulfillment while emphasizing new layers of Deborah and Ava’s intimate, platonic bond.
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