Ep 7. Tunnel of Love
- TVMA
- June 7, 2021
- 28 min
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7.8 (1,195)
Deborah Vance faces a crisis in the seventh episode of Hacks season 1, titled "Tunnel of Love". As her 50th wedding anniversary is approaching, Deborah is under pressure to find a date for the event. Her daughter, Ava, decides to help her mother and sets her up on a date with her former schoolmate, Charlie.
Meanwhile, Deborah's relationship with her writing staff, including Ava, is strained. She has been forcing them to work long hours and constantly criticizing their work, which has led to a stale work atmosphere. In an attempt to lighten up the mood, Deborah decides to take them all to an amusement park for a fun day out.
However, things take a turn for the worse when Deborah and her writing staff are stuck in a "Tunnel of Love" ride. The ride is known for its romantic setting, but for Deborah and her colleagues, it is anything but romantic. With no way out, the group is forced to confront their differences and air their grievances.
As their arguments escalate, the group worries that they may be stuck in the ride for hours. But to their relief, they are eventually freed by park employees. The ride, although traumatic, ends up bringing everyone closer together.
Deborah's date with Charlie is also eventful. Charlie turns out to be a drunken mess, and Deborah is left embarrassed when he vomits all over the table at dinner. Despite the disaster of a date, Deborah opens up to Charlie about some of the struggles she has faced in her life, which leads to a deeper connection between them.
Back at home, Ava is surprised to find that Deborah has decorated the house with photos from her childhood. Deborah apologizes for her behavior towards Ava and her writing staff, and the two reconcile.
Overall, "Tunnel of Love" is an episode full of ups and downs, as Deborah deals with the pressure of her upcoming anniversary, navigates a disastrous date, and confronts the tensions within her writing staff. But in the end, the experience brings everyone closer together, reminding them of the importance of forgiveness and understanding.
