‘Hacks’ Has the Last Laugh
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The HBO comedy series "Hacks" completed production earlier this year, with its fifth and final season set to premiere on April 9, 2024.
- Created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky, the show was conceived a decade ago with a planned five-season arc, culminating in a carefully envisioned final scene.
- "Hacks" has won 12 Emmy Awards, including Best Comedy Series in 2024, and has revitalized the career of Jean Smart while launching Hannah Einbinder's prominence.
- The showrunners are praised for blending sharp humor with emotional depth, exploring generational divides through the relationship between a veteran standup comedian and her millennial writer.
