Hacks (TV series)

Hacks
Genre
Created by
Showrunners
  • Lucia Aniello
  • Paul W. Downs
  • Jen Statsky
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes37
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Melanie J. Elin
  • Ashley Glazier
  • Nate Young
CinematographyAdam Bricker
Editors
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time26–38 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkMax
ReleaseMay 13, 2021 (2021-05-13) 
present

Hacks is an American dark comedy drama television series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky that premiered on May 13, 2021, on HBO Max. Starring Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, and Carl Clemons-Hopkins, the series centers on the professional relationship between a young comedy writer and a legendary stand-up comedian.

In June 2021, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on May 12, 2022. In June 2022, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on May 2, 2024. In May 2024, the series was renewed for a fourth season, which premiered on April 10, 2025. In May 2025, the series was renewed for a fifth season.

The series has received critical acclaim and won accolades including Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, three times Outstanding Lead Actress (for Smart), two times Outstanding Writing, and Outstanding Directing. It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy for its first and third seasons.