Hacks 2021
“Saving the best for last.”
What is Hacks?
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.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 47
- First aired
- May 13, 2021
- Last aired
- May 28, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO Max, Max
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 47 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
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. The series follows Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and her comedy writer Ava Daniels, as they navigate the evolving dynamics of their relationship. The show explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old. The series stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, and has received awards, including an Emmy Award. The show has multiple seasons, with the fifth season premiering on HBO Max. The series is available to stream on HBO Max, which offers a range of content, including must-see series, movies, and live sports. Hacks has been well-received, with a notable release schedule for its new episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A legendary Las Vegas comedian forms a complicated mentorship with an entitled, outcast young writer.”
- sharp comedic writing
- strong lead performances
- features cynical character dynamics
Watch it if you enjoy dark character-driven comedies about professional relationships.
The series is a dark comedy featuring complex interpersonal conflict.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 There Is No Line Mytharc May 13, 2021
- E2 Primm Core May 13, 2021
- E3 A Gig's a Gig Core May 20, 2021
- E4 D'Jewelry Core May 20, 2021
- E5 Falling Core May 27, 2021
- E6 New Eyes Core May 27, 2021
- E7 Tunnel of Love Core Jun 3, 2021
- E8 1.69 Million Core Jun 3, 2021
- E9 Interview Mytharc Jun 10, 2021
- E10 I Think She Will Mytharc Jun 10, 2021
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 There Will Be Blood Mytharc May 12, 2022
- E2 Quid Pro Quo Core May 12, 2022
- E3 Trust the Process Core May 19, 2022
- E4 The Captain's Wife Core May 19, 2022
- E5 Retired Core May 26, 2022
- E6 The Click Core May 26, 2022
- E7 On the Market Mytharc Jun 2, 2022
- E8 The One, the Only Mytharc Jun 2, 2022
Season 3 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Just for Laughs Mytharc May 2, 2024
- E2 Better Late Core May 2, 2024
- E3 The Roast of Deborah Vance Core May 9, 2024
- E4 Join the Club Core May 9, 2024
- E5 One Day Core May 16, 2024
- E6 Par for the Course Core May 16, 2024
- E7 The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular Core May 23, 2024
- E8 Yes, And Mytharc May 23, 2024
- E9 Bulletproof Mytharc May 30, 2024
Season 4 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Big, Brave Girl Mytharc Apr 10, 2025
- E2 Cover Girls Core Apr 10, 2025
- E3 What Happens in Vegas Core Apr 17, 2025
- E4 I Love LA Core Apr 24, 2025
- E5 Clickable Face Core May 1, 2025
- E6 Mrs. Table Core May 8, 2025
- E7 D'Christening Core May 15, 2025
- E8 Witch of the Week Core May 15, 2025
- E9 A Slippery Slope Mytharc May 22, 2025
- E10 Heaven Mytharc May 29, 2025
Season 5 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 EGOT Mytharc Apr 9, 2026
- E2 Number One Fan Core Apr 16, 2026
- E3 No New Tricks Core Apr 23, 2026
- E4 Who's Making Dinner? Core Apr 30, 2026
- E5 D'Amazing Race Core Apr 30, 2026
- E6 QuikScribbl Core May 7, 2026
- E7 Montecito Core May 7, 2026
- E8 The Cube Core May 14, 2026
- E9 The Garden Mytharc May 21, 2026
- E10 Hacks Mytharc May 28, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Hacks?
The show follows a legendary Las Vegas comedian who teams up with a young writer to save her career.
Who stars in the series?
The series stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder.
When did the show premiere?
The series premiered on May 13, 2021.
Who created the show?
Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky created the series.
Is the show ongoing?
Yes, the series has been renewed for a fifth season.