Carol Burnett’s Shocking Hacks Cameo Will Make You Binge Her Underrated New Apple TV+ Comedy!

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WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Hacks season 4, episode 4.

If you found Carol Burnett’s surprise cameo in “Hacks” season 4, episode 4, titled “I Love LA,” amusing, you might appreciate the underappreciated Apple series “Broke Girls,” starring Kristen Wiig. In “Hacks,” Burnett, a renowned comedian and variety show host, is among several guest stars in season 4. She appears at a crucial moment to offer Jean Smart’s character Deborah Vance some wise advice about launching her first late-night talk show. This guidance proves helpful for Deborah as she tackles her anxieties and performs successfully before a live audience for the first time.

In the fourth episode of season 4, the show Hacks brings together not only Deborah but also Merrill Markoe, a renowned Emmy-winning head writer from Late Night with David Letterman. By doing so, it pays tribute to two groundbreaking women in television history. Although Deborah and her headwriter Ava Daniels are fictional characters, both Burnett and Markoe made their mark as exceptional leaders in an industry often fraught with sexism. The show’s portrayal of Deborah experiencing sexism mirrors the struggles that Burnett and Markoe faced in real life, as they fought to establish their enduring legacies amidst a challenging environment.

Carol Burnett’s TV Legacy Continues With Her Role On Apple TV+’s Palm Royale

Burnett Plays Norma Dellacorte In A Stellar Ensemble Cast

In the fourth season of “Hacks,” Deborah reminisces with Burnett about watching her on television during the ’60s, and remarkably, Burnett’s presence on TV remains vibrant and relevant even after six decades. Currently, she is appearing in the Apple comedy series titled “Palm Royale.” Notably, the show has already been granted a second season.

In the series titled “Palm Royale,” we see performances by Burnett, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Bibb, Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Kaia Gerber, Josh Lucas, and Ricky Martin. The first season of this show is now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, with all 10 episodes available.

Fans of the Emmy-winning series Hacks might find themselves drawn to Palm Royale, as both share a similarity in being sharp comedies set within lavish, exclusive environments. The star-studded cast of Palm Royale, boasting numerous award winners, is a compelling reason to give it a try. Moreover, its captivating setting – the luxurious Palm Beach, Florida, during 1969 – promises an immersive experience that viewers may find hard to resist. With ten season 1 episodes now available, Palm Royale serves as an excellent choice to complement your viewing schedule while waiting for new episodes of Hacks season 4.

Why Palm Royale’s Reviews Are So Divisive

Palm Royale Only Earned A 56% On Rotten Tomatoes

The main contrast between Hacks and Palm Royale, as far as reviews go, is that Hacks has been highly praised. It has a remarkable 98% overall score on Rotten Tomatoes over its four seasons, with its first two seasons receiving perfect 100% from critics. In comparison, Palm Royale didn’t even reach the “Fresh” category on Rotten Tomatoes, earning a score of 56%. As Cristina Escobar from RogerEbert.com put it, “Palm Royale seems uncertain about whether it’s aiming to mock or honor the upper classes it depicts.

The Boston Globe’s Matthew Gilbert praises “Palm Royale” for being delightful even though it lacks a substantial purpose. In simpler terms, he says that although there appears to be insufficient plot to fill ten full episodes, it offers an enjoyable, if unmemorable, experience. Although “Hacks” and “Palm Royale” are not yet on the same level, “Palm Royale” has the potential to develop and improve in its upcoming second season.

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2025-04-25 23:41