‘Hacks’ Star Poppy Liu Previews Season 4’s Las Vegas Return and Kiki’s Blackjack Prowess

In an exclusive interview with Variety, ‘Hacks’ star Poppy Liu teases the upcoming fourth season of the Emmy-winning comedy series. The new season will see Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and Ava (Hannah Einbinder) return to Las Vegas, where they’ll face new challenges and opportunities. Liu, who plays Kiki, Deborah’s tech-savvy assistant, reveals that her character will be stepping out of her comfort zone this season and embracing her newfound skills at blackjack.

Kiki’s Blackjack Prowess

In the previous season, Kiki reluctantly learned how to play blackjack after being coerced by Deborah. To her surprise, she discovered a hidden talent for the game. In Season 4, Kiki will continue to hone her skills and become a force to be reckoned with at the blackjack table.

Liu explains: “Kiki’s journey with blackjack has been really fun to play. She’s a character who’s always trying to prove herself, and she’s finally found something that she’s good at. It’s really empowering for her.”

The Return to Las Vegas

The return to Las Vegas is a significant moment for the series, as it was the setting for the first season. Liu believes that the city will provide a fresh backdrop for the characters and their relationships.

She says: “Las Vegas is such a vibrant and exciting city, and it’s going to be a great place for the characters to explore new relationships and dynamics. I think the audience is going to be really excited to see what happens when they get back to Vegas.”

Critical Analysis

The return to Las Vegas and Kiki’s newfound blackjack prowess have been met with mixed reactions from critics. Some believe that the show is losing its focus by returning to the city where it started, while others are excited to see the characters explore new relationships and dynamics.

Varietycritic Daniel D’Addario writes: “The return to Las Vegas feels like a step backward for ‘Hacks.’ The show is at its best when it’s exploring the relationship between Deborah and Ava, and the city setting often gets in the way of that.”

However, The Hollywood Reporter‘s Angie Han is more positive about the move: “The return to Las Vegas is a welcome change of pace for ‘Hacks.’ The city provides a fresh backdrop for the characters, and it’s exciting to see them explore new relationships and dynamics.”

Conclusion

The upcoming fourth season of ‘Hacks’ promises to be a wild ride, with new challenges and opportunities for the characters. Kiki’s blackjack prowess will be a major storyline, and the return to Las Vegas will provide a fresh backdrop for the series. Whether or not the show succeeds in its new direction remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: ‘Hacks’ will continue to be one of the most talked-about comedies on television.