The acclaimed comedy series Hacks is preparing for its final act. HBO Max has confirmed that the show’s fifth season — its last — will debut April 9, with the series wrapping up on May 28.
Led by Emmy winners Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, the story picks up after false reports mistakenly declared Deborah Vance dead. Shaken but undeterred, Deborah and Ava head back to Las Vegas, determined to cement Deborah’s legacy in comedy. As the official synopsis states: “In the aftermath of mistaken and unflattering news reports that she passed away, Deborah Vance (Smart) and Ava (Einbinder) return to Las Vegas more determined than ever to secure Deborah’s legacy as a comedian.”
The farewell season will span 10 episodes, released weekly, with two double-episode drops scheduled before the finale. The decision to conclude the series now doesn’t come as a shock — the creative team, including Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky, had long envisioned a five-season arc. Downs previously shared that the ending had been mapped out years ago, with the final scene in mind since 2015.
Since its debut in 2021, Hacks has built a strong legacy of its own, earning widespread critical praise and multiple awards, including several Emmy wins for Smart and recognition for its writing, directing, and overall excellence as a comedy series.
Season 5 brings back familiar faces like Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato, and Rose Abdoo, along with a lineup of guest stars including Tony Goldwyn, Kaitlin Olson, and Christopher McDonald.
See the trailer for Season 5 of “Hacks” – HERE.
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