HBO's 'Hacks' Officially Ending After Five Seasons

Hannah Einbinder confirms the acclaimed comedy series will conclude its run later this year.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 5:57pm

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Actress Hannah Einbinder has confirmed that the hit HBO comedy series "Hacks" will be ending after its upcoming fifth season. The show, which follows the relationship between veteran comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her young writer Ava Daniels (Einbinder), has been a critical and commercial success since premiering in 2021. Einbinder revealed that production on the final season wrapped just two weeks ago, though she initially seemed hesitant to definitively state that this would be the end of the series.

Why it matters

"Hacks" has been one of HBO's most acclaimed original series, earning multiple Emmy wins and nominations over its run. The show's intergenerational buddy comedy dynamic between its two lead characters has resonated with audiences and critics alike. The announcement of the series' conclusion will likely disappoint many fans, but also sets the stage for the creative team to provide a satisfying and definitive ending to Deborah and Ava's story.

The details

Einbinder, who stars as Ava, confirmed that production on the fifth and final season of "Hacks" wrapped just two weeks ago. Though she was initially hesitant to outright state that this would be the end of the series, she eventually acknowledged that the upcoming season will indeed be the show's swan song. Einbinder teased that the final episodes will feature the same winning combination of comedy and drama that has defined the series, promising that "you're going to laugh, you're going to cry" as the story reaches its conclusion.

  • Production on the fifth and final season of "Hacks" wrapped two weeks ago.
  • The fifth and final season of "Hacks" is set to premiere on HBO Max later in 2026.

The players

Hannah Einbinder

The actress who stars as Ava Daniels, the young comedy writer, in the HBO series "Hacks".

Jean Smart

The acclaimed actress who plays veteran comedian Deborah Vance, Einbinder's co-lead, in "Hacks".

HBO

The premium cable network that has aired "Hacks" since its debut in 2021.

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What they’re saying

“I don't know? I think so. Look, I… Yes, okay? Yes. I don't know what I'm supposed to say and not say. One time, I said the wrong thing, and then we took it back. But it was real then, and it's real now. So yeah, it is the last season, okay? And I bet that's true and out there. I bet it's out there because multiple people asked me today, but I don't know. But I do, and it is! I'm sorry. F***.”

— Hannah Einbinder, Actress

“It's the Hacks special, baby. You're going to laugh. You're going to cry. There's going to be wigs, and the girls are there. It's going to be great.”

— Hannah Einbinder, Actress

What’s next

The fifth and final season of "Hacks" is expected to premiere on HBO Max later in 2026, providing a conclusive ending to the acclaimed comedy series.

The takeaway

The announcement of "Hacks" ending after five seasons is bittersweet, as the show has developed a devoted fanbase and earned critical acclaim during its run. However, the creative team appears poised to deliver a satisfying conclusion that will allow the series to go out on a high note, cementing its legacy as one of HBO's most beloved original comedies of the 2020s.