The best series not enough people are talking about, Hacks, is back with season 4. It’s still firing on all cylinders.
With an appealing cast, hilarious jokes, and captivating storylines, the Emmy-winning comedy has the potential to run for years to come. Whether that will actually be the case, we can’t tell for sure. However, we very much hope so.
Hacks Season 5 Release Date
Hacks premiered in 2021 and was renewed a few short months later. Subsequent seasons dropped in 2022 and 2024.
Season 4, currently airing on Max, debuted in April 2025. Episodes are released weekly until the finale, scheduled for May 29.
At the time of writing, the comedy hasn’t been picked up for more episodes yet. If that happens, we’re confident we’ll get to see Hacks season 5 sometime in spring 2026.
Hacks Cast
- Jean Smart as Deborah Vance
- Hannah Einbinder as Ava Daniels
- Carl Clemons-Hopkins as Marcus
- Megan Stalter as Kayla Schaefer
- Paul W. Downs as Jimmy LuSaque Jr.
What Will Happen in Hacks Season 5?
Hacks centres on the relationship between legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedian Deborah and 20-something writer Ava. When the show kicks off, Ava is down on her luck following a controversial tweet. To help them both out, their manager sends Ava to work with Deborah, hoping they’ll come out with fresh material.
While the two don’t see eye-to-eye at first, their partnership proves fruitful. Deborah decides to take more risks and maybe finally get what she always wanted. At the same time, Ava hones her skills and sees her career take a turn for the better.
The third season ended with Deborah landing her dream job as a late-night TV host and Ava basically blackmailing her into becoming head writer. The stakes are high in season 4, with the women reluctantly working together and being at odds. That never bodes well for either.
If they don’t fix their relationship, we don’t see Deborah’s show becoming a success – and whether or not it makes a splash will influence what happens moving forward. For now, all we can do is wait and see.
Thankfully, the showrunners are optimistic about the comedy’s future. While the initial plan was to make five seasons, that can easily chance.
“I think keeping the relationship fresh and making sure there are new places for Deborah and Ava to go, that is the beating heart of the show. If we found a way [to do more] that made sense, then maybe, yeah,” one of the show’s creators said when asked whether Hacks could continue beyond season 5.
We’ll take it.
Are There Any Other Shows Like Hacks?
No show is exactly like Hacks, which makes the comedy so special. That said, there are similar titles you can sample to see if they match your taste.
If you love Hacks for the stand-up comedy, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and I’m Dying Up Here might be up your alley. Great shows about the entertainment industry include The Studio, Episodes, The Other Two, and The Comeback.
For age-gap humour, Only Murders in the Buildings is a delight. Finally, if the Deborah-Ava relationship is what pulls you in, check out UnREAL or Grace and Frankie.
