Hacks Renewed for Season 5 on HBO Max: What We Know So Far

Updated May 28, 2025

Good news for fans of the ‍Emmy-winning comedy series Hacks: HBO Max has greenlit⁢ a fifth season. The renewal comes as Season 4 nears its finale.The show, starring jean Smart as comedian Deborah Vance and Hannah Einbinder as her writer ava Daniels, will continue to⁣ explore thier evolving relationship.

Hacks has become a ratings success for HBO Max. As its Season 4 ⁢debut,it has consistently ranked among the top five shows in the United States and⁣ top ten globally. The current season has shown week-over-week growth, leading to the early renewal for ‍ Hacks Season 5.

The ⁤show is created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and jen Statsky. The trio also serve as executive producers. Global Television produces Hacks.

Sarah Aubrey, ‍head of max Original Programming, expressed her⁤ enthusiasm for the renewal. Erin Underhill, president of Universal Television, echoed this sentiment, noting the show’s continued growth ‍and impact.

“We feel so lucky that we get to⁣ do a fifth season of comedy.We’re like, it shouldn’t ⁤be this way, but we feel really blessed as it’s so ⁤rare. We feel incredibly lucky.”

Paul W. Downs, Creator and Executive ‍Producer

While⁣ specific plot details for Hacks Season 5 remain under wraps, the ⁢conclusion of Season 4 is expected to provide clues about the direction of Deborah⁤ and Ava’s journey. Fans can anticipate the return of Smart and⁤ Einbinder in their lead roles. other cast members from Season 4 include Downs, Megan Stalter,⁢ Carl Clemons-Hopkins, and Mark Indelicato.

What’s next

The Season 4 finale of Hacks ⁢ will be available on‍ HBO Max on Thursday, May 29, at 9 p.m. ET. Stay tuned for ⁤further updates regarding the premiere date and plot details for Hacks Season 5.