The comedy-drama series Hacks has been renewed for a third season on HBO Max. The announcement comes two weeks after the bittersweet ending of its second outing on June 2nd.
“We congratulate Hacks extraordinarily gifted executive producers and cast, and our partners at Universal Television,” said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at HBO Max. “We are overjoyed at the audience and press response to the new season, and glad to give viewers more of this gorgeous, hilarious, moving show.”
Behind the Success of Hacks Getting Renewed for Another Season
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The series follows Jean Smart as a legendary comedian, Debra Vance. When things shake up in her career, her manager Jimmy, Paul W. Downs, has one of his clients, Ava, played by Hannah Einbinder, be her writer. The series explores their sometimes toxic and sometimes loving mentor-mentee relationship. Now that Hacks was renewed, fans can expect more hilarity and drama between this two with their unconventional relationship. The series also stars Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Jane Adams, Christopher McDonald, Kaitlin Olson, Poppy Liu, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Meg Stalter, Angela E. Gibbs, Luenell, Johnny Sibilly, Joe Mande, Ally Maki, and Lorenza Izzo. The second season introduced Laurie Metcalf, Martha Kelly, Ming-Na Wen, Susie Essman, Margaret Cho, and Devon Sawa.
Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky are co-showrunners. Downs, Aniello, Michael Schur, David Miner, and Morgan Sackett act as executive producers.
“The first two seasons of Hacks — expertly crafted by Lucia, Paul and Jen —gave us beloved, complex characters who make us laugh and feel deeply,” said Erin Underhill, president of Universal Television. “We’re thrilled that our HBO Max partners have renewed this standout series for a third season, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for Deborah, Ava and the rest of our outstanding ensemble.”
It is no wonder why HBO Max ordered Hacks to be renewed for a third season. Its first season was a huge critical hit with plenty of accolades as it had 15 Emmy nominations. It won for Smart’s acting, writing, and directing for the episode There Is No Line. The second season has matched this success, so everyone should keep an eye out to see what kind of nominations it might receive.
While time passes for the renewed Hacks to make its next season, it can be watched on HBO Max. It runs for 30-minute episodes with a total of 18 episodes between both of its seasons.