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HBO’s Hacks Wraps Season 4 with Lead’s On-Air Exit and Secures Season 5 Renewal

Series creators plan a fifth installment with production slated for fall, facing uncertainty over whether it will serve as the final chapter.

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Eric Balfour and Jean Smart in Hacks Season 4, Episode 9.

Overview

  • Season 4 concluded May 29 when Deborah Vance walked away from her network late-night show, marking a dramatic turn for the veteran comedian.
  • HBO and Max officially renewed Hacks for a fifth season, with Universal Television praising the series’ continued cultural impact.
  • Creators Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs say they charted the finale years ago but still need to decide if Season 5 will close the story.
  • Production on Season 5 is expected to begin this fall, and a spring premiere is anticipated following the series’ established release pattern.
  • Since its 2021 debut, Hacks has earned over 48 Emmy nominations and won Outstanding Comedy Series by exploring mentorship, power dynamics and the challenges facing women in comedy.