‘Hacks’ Season 5 Renewal, Future Beyond Planned Arc

The Emmy-winning comedy 'Hacks' has been renewed for a fifth season by Max, which will soon revert to HBO Max. Season 4 concluded with Deborah Vance making TV history as the first woman to host an 11:30 p.m. network show, but quitting on-air rather than firing collaborator Ava Daniels. Deborah subsequently performs comedy in Singapore due to a non-compete clause, until a false TMZ obituary inspires her to reclaim her legacy. The finale emphasized the evolving partnership between Deborah and Ava, setting the stage for their next chapter. While the show's creators originally planned a five-season arc, they have indicated that the series could continue beyond Season 5 depending on story direction. 'Hacks' remains critically acclaimed and Season 4 has become its most-watched season to date.