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Hacks has been renewed for season 5 ahead of the season 4 finale, the Max original dark comedy series being officially confirmed for more episodes. The ongoing series focuses on the professional lives of stand-up comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and comedy writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), showcasing their evolving careers and friendship with one another. Hacks season 4 has continued the series’ trend of high critical praise, and may also keep up the number of awards it’s been nominated for and won since the show began.
Now, Max has confirmed that Hacks will be coming back for season 5, the renewal coming just before the season 4 finale airs. The series, which has been nominated for 48 Emmys, has been in the top 5 for the streaming platform since season 4 began, with growth in viewership that has justified the early renewal for the series. Sarah Aubrey, Head of Max Original Programming, and Erin Underhill, President of Universal Television, praised the show, explaining their excitement for more episodes. Check out what Aubrey and Underhill had to say below:
Sarah Aubrey: Yes! More! We congratulate HACKS’ singularly talented cast and crew and our great partners at Universal Television.
Erin Underhill: Like Deborah Vance herself, HACKS only gets bolder, sharper, and more iconic with time. We’re beyond thrilled to keep the laughter rolling with Jen, Paul, Lucia, our extraordinary cast and crew, and our partners at Max.
What Hacks’ Early Season 5 Renewal Says About The Show
Max Has Faith In The Comedy’s Longevity
The early confirmation of Hacks season 5 emphasizes just how successful the series has been on Max. The dark comedy-drama offers an entertaining look into the world of comedians, doing so while maintaining its own brand of humor in the process. Because of this, the show has managed to become one of the longest-running original series for the streaming platform, something that has made it a staple of the streamer in the process. Its ratings are also strong, meaning the show has a very bright future ahead as a whole.
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Since reviews for Hacks season 4 have continued to be strong, the show clearly still has plenty to say about comedians and their work-life balance. Ava and Deborah are the central elements that keep bolstering these ideas, their chemistry acting as an important part of how the series develops. This draw appears to be a core element of why the show as renewed as well, with both reviews and awards emphasizing its place as an important part of Max’s catalog.
Our Take On Hacks’ Season 5 Renewal
The Series Is Continuing To Develop Strong Stories
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With one episode left in season 4, Hacks will be able to lay the groundwork for season 5 in the process. The show’s renewal is a testament to how well the series has been doing on Max, performing at a rate that signifies its popularity is only going to keep growing. What this means for the larger future of the series is unclear, but, so far, it signals there’s a very strong future ahead for the show as it keeps exploring the world of comedians and their lives.
Hacks season 4 finale airs Thursday, May 29 at 9 p.m. ET on Max.
Source: Max
Hacks
9/10
- Release Date
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May 13, 2021
- Network
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HBO Max, Max
- Showrunner
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Lucia Aniello
- Directors
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Desiree Akhavan
- Writers
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Pat Regan, Ariel Karlin, Carol Leifer, Joe Mande, Guy Branum, Andrew Law, Samantha Riley
