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This series features the always wonderful Jean Smart as a comedy legend who’s been a Vegas headliner for many years. When her popularity starts to wane, a social media disgraced young writer (Hannah Einbinder) is brought in to help modernize her style. Needless to say, they do NOT hit it off, but also as expected, they start to warm up by the 5th episode (all that’s been released). While this is billed as a comedy, the funny is in short supply. Smart plays mean arrogance beautifully, while Einbinder has little discernible personality. The rich Vegas lifestyle provides some fun, but the show is headed more into heart-warming territory than humor. 3 out of 5 stars (3 / 5)

HBO Max link (also playing on regular HBO)