HBO Max’s Near-Perfect Comedy Series Is So Good, It Deserves More Seasons

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Despite finishing its fifth and final season, the critically acclaimed HBO Max comedy—a true standout of the 2020s and an Emmy winner—feels like it has more stories to tell. While the creators made a smart decision to end the show at its peak, the finale clearly demonstrates the series’ enduring popularity and hints at untapped potential. Many viewers will likely wish for more seasons of this beloved comedy.

As a huge fan, I just finished watching the series finale of Hacks on HBO Max, and it was a really satisfying end to Deborah and Ava’s journey. Seeing their complicated, but ultimately loving, relationship come to a close after five seasons was truly special. While the finale felt complete and showed how much care went into the show, I couldn’t help but think it also felt a little rushed – a few more seasons could have really expanded on their story. Still, it was a beautiful and fitting conclusion.

Hacks Deserves More Seasons After Its Historic 5-Year Run

The team behind the award-winning show Hacks – Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, and Paul W. Downs – have decided to end the series after five seasons and 47 episodes, with the final episode airing in May 2026. Like Jesse Armstrong, who ended the critically acclaimed Succession after four seasons, the creators of Hacks are choosing to conclude the show while it’s still at its best. While this is a smart decision, many viewers will likely be disappointed and wish the show continued for years to come.

As a big fan of Hacks, I was really glad to see season 5 bring things back to what I loved about the show in the first place. After Deborah lost her talk show job at the end of season 4, it felt natural to see her and Ava reconnect – their complicated relationship is the heart of the series, and season 4’s focus on Hollywood felt a little distant. Honestly, season 4, with all the celebrity cameos like Kristen Bell and Jimmy Kimmel, almost felt like Hacks was trying to become something else entirely – a yearly HBO show about the industry, kind of like a modern Entourage. Now, with Rachel Sennott’s I Love LA coming out, it’s interesting to see that industry angle being explored elsewhere, and it lets Hacks focus on Deborah and Ava again, which is exactly what I wanted.

Hacks Could Have Been HBO’s Next Curb Your Enthusiasm

Deciding to end Hacks now is a smart move that protects the show’s strong reputation. The series finale was excellent, proving Hacks is one of the funniest and best-written comedies HBO has ever made. The only slight downside is that the current storyline didn’t necessarily feel like a natural stopping point for the characters. While ending after five seasons feels right, the show could have easily continued for another season, and the conclusion didn’t feel completely inevitable based on the plot.

Season 4 of Hacks felt like a fresh start for the show, suggesting the creators envisioned it continuing for many years – potentially reaching the length of HBO comedies like Veep and Curb Your Enthusiasm. It’s surprising the show is ending after just five seasons, which really speaks to its quality. With a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and Jean Smart consistently winning Emmys, the idea that Hacks might have gone on too long never crossed anyone’s mind, especially considering it’s currently one of the most popular shows on HBO Max. Still, everything good must come to an end, and Hacks finished strong, maintaining its characteristic elegance and wit – it will be greatly missed.

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2026-05-28 22:58