“Hacks” is the best comedy on TV. HBO knows it, they’ve renewed the series for a 4th time.
“Hacks” dropped its 9th and final episode of season 3 today with a gangbusters ending. It’s the kind of stuff made for the Emmy Awards.
It’s not like there isn’t stiff competition in this category. “Only Murders in the Building” and “The Bear” are top tier. “Abbott Elementary” has enormous appeal. But the writing on “Hacks” is actually funny and crisp. And the acting is A Plus.
I do think Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder will win Best Actress and Supporting Actress this year. The writing for the show may win, as well.
When season 2 ended, I really thought that was it: the show wrapped up all it’s loose ends, and sent everyone on their happy way. But season 4 will be about Deborah surviving her talk show, and Ava surviving the writers’ room. Hannah has also shown a new side at the end of today’s episode, so we’ll see if there are repercussions.
“Hacks” has been a welcome balm to the grueling 24/7 of the news cycle. I’m glad I watched it in real time, too. Bingeing this show would have taken away its pleasures.
By the way, Christopher McDonald looked very refreshed this season. Good for him! I hope they can keep his character mixed into the next season. Ditto J Smith-Cameron. She is the voice of reason wherever she goes!
PS Funny idea: Get Annie Potts or Delta Burke to guest on Deborah’s show.
