Hacks‘ Season 5 cast is expanding with the addition of The Summer I Turned Pretty‘s Christopher Briney, and that’s just the latest tease from the production, which has also hit up New York City.
Renewed prior to Season 4’s finale on HBO Max in May 2025, Hacks is bringing comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) back for more shenanigans as howrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky carry on the story of the iconic duo. While fans will have to wait a while before tuning into the latest episodes, there are a few details we already know about Hacks Season 5. Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know so far, including where the story may take viewers, as well as production details, casting, and more. Stay tuned for additional details in the weeks and months ahead.
Has Hacks been renewed for Season 5?
Yes, as mentioned above, Hacks has been renewed for a second season at HBO Max. The series will continue its run with all-new episodes that will stream exclusively on the platform. The series has been a Top 5 show on HBO Max since Season 4’s debut in the United States, and a Top 10 show globally. Season 4 has been Hacks‘ best-performing season yet, with week-over-week growth, prompting the quick renewal.
Will Hacks Season 5 be the show’s last?
According to star Hannah Einbinder, who spoke to E! News on the red carpet at the 2025 Emmys, Season 5 will be the show’s last, although no announcements from HBO Max have been made at this time. According to Variety, Einbinder said, “We’re going to start [filming] next week, and knowing it’s the last season is really bittersweet. But I think it’s right, you know? It’s nice to do something as many times as it should be done. Not overstay your welcome. Rip it and do it and laugh and cry.”
What has been said about the Hacks Season 5 renewal?
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TV Insider caught up with Aniello, Statsky, and Downs, timed to the renewal announcement, during which they shared their excitement. “It’s exciting,” Aniello tells us, noting, “It’s also like, ‘Here we go!’”
“Back to work,” Statsky chimes in, essentially finishing Aniello’s sentence. Despite the daunting nature of tackling a new story, this talented trio couldn’t feel more fortunate as Downs adds, “We feel so lucky that we get to do a fifth season of comedy. We’re like, it shouldn’t be this way, but we feel really fortunate because it’s so rare. We feel incredibly lucky.”
In a release shared with the press, Sarah Aubrey, head of Max Original Programming, said, “Yes! More! We congratulate Hacks‘ singularly talented cast and crew and our great partners at Universal Television.” Meanwhile, Erin Underhill, the president of Universal Television, added, “Like Deborah Vance herself, Hacks only gets bolder, sharper, and more iconic with time. We’re beyond thrilled to keep the laughter rolling with Jen, Paul, Lucia, our extraordinary cast and crew, and our partners at Max.”
Is Hacks Season 5 filming?
Filming for Season 5 of Hacks has officially begun, as of September 23, 2025, as Smart, Einbinder, and more stars hit the streets of New York City, as seen in videos captured by fans. The show’s official account ultimately confirmed the show’s start of production with a fun NYC-set photo:
What is Hacks Season 5 about?
No logline for Hacks Season 5 has been revealed yet, but after Season 4’s finale, we’re willing to bet that it will track Deborah’s return to the States after her Singapore adventure that led to a false death announcement. But don’t expect her to run toward Los Angeles as the showrunners teased to TV Insider, that Deborah will return to Vegas in Season 5, and as mentioned above, filming in New York City hints at some new horizons for the comic.
Who stars in Hacks Season 5?
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As mentioned above, Smart and Einbinder will reprise their roles as Deborah and Ava, and Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato, and Rose Abdoo will play series regulars in Season 5. It has officially been revealed that The Summer I Turned Pretty‘s Christopher Briney would also join the ensemble, as revealed in the first-look photo above. Season 4 featured Dan Bucatinsky, Helen Hunt, Tony Goldwyn, Kaitlin Olson, Jane Adams, Lauren Weedman, Christopher McDonald, Poppy Liu, Lorenza Izzo, Johnny Sibilly, Paul Felder, Polly Draper, Luenell, and Aristotle Athari. Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins, Bresha Webb, Robby Hoffman, Eric Balfour, Danny Jolles, Gavin Matts, Grover Whitmore III, Holmes, Jasmine Ashanti, Katy Sullivan, Matt Oberg, Sandy Honig, and Jake Shane. Stay tuned to see who makes the Season 5 cut when the more official casting news breaks.
Who makes Hacks Season 5?
Hacks is created for television by Aniello, Statsky, and Downs, who executive produce the show with Michael Schur, David Miner, Morgan Sackett, and Joe Mande. Meanwhile, Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group serves as the studio for the production.
Again, stay tuned for additional details as Hacks Season 5 takes shape, and let us know what you hope to see from the comedy in the comments section.
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