‘Hacks‘ to Conclude After Fifth Season, Hannah Einbinder Reveals
LOS ANGELES – HBO’s critically acclaimed comedy “Hacks” will concludeโข after a fifth and final season, star Hannah Einbinder revealed Monday during an interviewโข with โ The โHollywood Reporter. The declaration brings an end to the series following the complex โฃrelationship โbetween legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and herโค Gen Z comedy writer, Ava Daniels โ(Einbinder).
Einbinder โshared the news while discussing her recent Emmy win for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedyโ Series, an award she playfully acknowledged coming after โfour previous nominations in 2021, 2022, โค2024, and this year. “We’re wrapping up with season five,” she confirmed. “It’s a bittersweet feeling, but we’re all really excited about the chance โขto give the show the sendoff it deserves.”
The show, created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W.Downs, and Jen Statsky, debuted in 2021 andโข quickly garnered praise forโ its sharp writing, nuanced performances, โand exploration of generational divides. “Hacks” follows Vance and Daniels as they โขnavigate the challenges of the entertainment โindustry and forge an unlikely bond. โ
Einbinder expressedโ gratitude for the show’s impact on her career and โฃpersonal life,โค stating, “‘Hacks’ hasโ changed my life in every conceivable way. Not just by giving me a โขgreat gig, but by being my friends andโ being my family.”โค She also highlighted the importance โof her co-star,Jean Smart,describing her as โฃ”like theโ sun.”
Seasons 1โ through 4 of “Hacks” are currently available to stream on Max.Details regarding the release date and storyline for the final season have not yet been announced.