Hacks (TV series)

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Hacks
Genre	Comedy drama
Created by	Lucia Aniello; Paul W. Downs; Jen Statsky;
Starring	Jean Smart; Hannah Einbinder; Carl Clemons-Hopkins; Megan Stalter; Paul W. Downs; Rose Abdoo; Mark Indelicato;
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	27
Production
Executive producers	Jen Statsky; Paul W. Downs; Lucia Aniello; Michael Schur; David Miner; Morgan Sackett;
Producers	Melanie J. Elin; Ashley Glazier; Nate Young;
Cinematography	Adam Bricker
Editors	Jessica Brunetto; Rob Paglia; Susan Vaill;
Camera setup	Single-camera
Running time	26–35 minutes
Production companies	First Thought Productions; Paulilu Productions; Fremulon; 3 Arts Entertainment; Universal Television;
Original release
Network	HBO Max
Release	May 13, 2021 –; June 2, 2022
Network	Max
Release	May 2, 2024 –; present
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Hacks is an American comedy-drama television series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky that premiered on May 13, 2021, on HBO Max. Starring Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, and Carl Clemons-Hopkins, the series centers on the professional relationship between a young comedy writer and a legendary stand-up comedian. In June 2021, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on May 12, 2022.^[2]^[3] In June 2022, the series was renewed for a third season,^[4] which premiered on May 2, 2024.^[5] In May 2024, the series was renewed for a fourth season.^[6]

The series received critical acclaim and won accolades including Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, three times Outstanding Lead Actress (for Smart), two times Outstanding Writing, and Outstanding Directing. It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy for its first season.

^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production: Hacks". Variety Insight. June 11, 2021. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
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[1] "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production: Hacks". Variety Insight. June 11, 2021. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.

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[S3Premiere-5] Murphy, J. Kim (March 1, 2024). "'Hacks' Season 3 Sets May Premiere Date in First Teaser". Variety. Retrieved March 1, 2024.

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