🎭 The Comeback Queen Isn’t Done Yet
Max has locked in another season of “Hacks,” renewing the critically acclaimed, Emmy®-winning comedy for Season 5 ahead of its highly anticipated Season 4 finale, which drops this Thursday, May 29 at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT on HBO Max.
Since its debut, Hacks has racked up 48 Emmy nominations, snatched multiple wins (including Outstanding Comedy Series), and continues to level up with each season.
Season 4 has been praised as the show’s strongest yet, and audiences are clearly tuned in—the series has been a Top 5 hit on Max in the U.S. and landed in the Top 10 globally.
📈 Why ‘Hacks’ Season 4 Is Its Best Yet
If you’ve been watching, you already know—Season 4 is “Hacks” at its peak.
Not only has the show seen week-over-week growth both domestically and worldwide, but it’s also bringing the heat critically:
- Salon crowned it “TV’s best comedy.”
- RogerEbert.com says it’s “still the best comedy on television.”
- Chicago Tribune hails it as the “strongest season yet.”
- The Washington Post calls Season 4 “sublime” and proof the series has “legs.”
- The Boston Globe praises Jean Smart’s performance as “hall of fame-level work.”
- Collider says Hannah Einbinder “simply gets better and more confident every season.”
- And yes, Paul W. Downs snagged his first Emmy nom this year and may be on track for another, thanks to his hilarious chemistry with Megan Stalter—both called “excellent” by NPR.
🌟 The Powerhouse Cast Continues To Shine
Returning for Season 5 are fan favorites:
Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato, and Rose Abdoo.
They’re joined by an impressive list of supporting stars including Helen Hunt, Tony Goldwyn, Kaitlin Olson, Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins, and many more.
With this all-star lineup, “Hacks” has created one of the most dynamic and well-rounded casts on television—period.
🎬 What Max & Universal Are Saying
Sarah Aubrey, Head of Max Original Programming, celebrated the renewal with a simple but joyful response:
“Yes! More! We congratulate Hacks’ singularly talented cast and crew and our great partners at Universal Television.”
Erin Underhill, President of Universal Television, added:
“Like Deborah Vance herself, “Hacks” only gets bolder, sharper, and more iconic with time. We’re beyond thrilled to keep the laughter rolling.”
And we couldn’t agree more.
🎥 Meet The Creative Minds Behind ‘Hacks‘
The genius behind “Hacks” includes creators and showrunners Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky—each an Emmy® winner in their own right.
The show is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in partnership with industry heavyweights like Michael Schur (The Good Place, Parks and Rec), David Miner, and Morgan Sackett.
📺 More Laughs, More Growth, More ‘Hacks‘
From its razor-sharp writing to its powerhouse performances, “Hacks” is one of the few shows that keeps getting better with time.
If you haven’t caught up on Season 4 yet, now’s the time—especially with that finale around the corner.
Mark your calendar for May 29, stream it on HBO Max, and get ready for more from Deborah, Ava, and the wild world of stand-up that only “Hacks” can deliver.
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