Overview

• Season 4 premiered on April 10, 2025, with the first two episodes now streaming on Max, followed by weekly releases leading up to the May 29 finale.
• The storyline picks up directly from the Season 3 cliffhanger, with Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels navigating their strained relationship after Ava's blackmail secured her the head writer role.
• Deborah transitions from independent boss to network employee, facing new challenges with HR oversight and corporate dynamics.
• The season explores themes of creative ambition versus commercial pressures, as both women grapple with personal insecurities and professional expectations in the late-night TV landscape.
• New guest stars, including Julianne Nicholson and Michaela Watkins, join the returning cast, adding fresh dynamics to the Emmy-winning series.