Alyssa Herbst  We have lost the art of television comedy. At their peak, sitcoms were funny and had characters you could really care about. ABC sitcoms were fundamental to my upbringing and the backbone of network television.   At a time when consistent, relatable television feels increasingly rare, HBO’s Hacks stands out as a comedy-drama that understands its audience. This confidence has been widely recognized by critics; Rotten Tomatoes’ consensus for the series praises … Continue reading Hacking the Comedic Code