Jump to content

Hacks (TV series)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by JuliánLeiva66 (talk | contribs) at 20:38, 1 November 2022 (→‎Awards and nominations). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Hacks
The word Hacks in yellow lettering on a black background.
GenreComedy drama
Created by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producers
ProducerMelanie J. Elin
CinematographyAdam Bricker
Editors
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time26–35 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO Max
ReleaseMay 13, 2021 (2021-05-13) –
present

Hacks is an American comedy-drama television series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky that premiered on May 13, 2021, on HBO Max. Starring Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, and Carl Clemons-Hopkins, the series centers on the professional relationship between a young comedy writer and a legendary stand-up comedienne. The series received critical acclaim and won accolades including Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing, Outstanding Directing, and for Smart, Outstanding Lead Actress, as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. In June 2021, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on May 12, 2022.[2][3] In June 2022, the series was renewed for a third season.[4]

Premise

Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedy diva, needs to re-invent her aging act to avoid losing her residency at the Palmetto Casino. Ava is a young comedy writer who is unable to find work due to an insensitive tweet and her reputation for being self-centered and arrogant. When Ava's manager sends her to work as Deborah's new head writer, the two slowly bond as Ava pushes her new boss to take more risks and Deborah, in turn, helps Ava start to work through her personal problems.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
110May 13, 2021 (2021-05-13)June 10, 2021 (2021-06-10)
28May 12, 2022 (2022-05-12)June 2, 2022 (2022-06-02)

Season 1 (2021)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"There Is No Line"Lucia AnielloLucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen StatskyMay 13, 2021 (2021-05-13)
Deborah Vance, a legendary standup comedian with a permanent residency at the Palmetto Casino in Las Vegas, learns that her ex-husband Frank – who left her for her younger sister decades earlier – has died. The day before, Deborah had been informed by Marty, the Palmetto's CEO, that her weekend tour dates are being given to new acts in an attempt to attract younger audiences. An incensed Deborah calls her manager, Jimmy, who suggests she hire a writer. Though Deborah declines, saying that she writes her own jokes, Jimmy offers the job to Ava Daniels, a struggling writer from Los Angeles who has recently lost a TV deal after making an offensive joke on Twitter. Ava flies to Las Vegas to meet Deborah, who is unaware of her arrival; the meeting quickly turns hostile, with the two women trading barbed yet comedic retorts before Ava leaves, put off by Deborah's arrogant behavior. However, Deborah, impressed with Ava's comic ability, hires her.
22"Primm"Lucia AnielloPaul W. DownsMay 13, 2021 (2021-05-13)
When Deborah does not use any of the material Ava has written for her, Ava claims it is difficult to write in Deborah's voice without knowing her personally. Deborah suggests that the two take a road trip, which Ava learns is only for Deborah to procure an expensive pepper shaker from an antique dealer who hates her; the dealer refuses to sell the shaker unless Deborah apologizes for outbidding him years earlier on an expensive collection, which she refuses to do. On the way home, Deborah's car suffers a flat tire; she has a friend pick her up in a helicopter, leaving Ava behind. Ava gets a faulty tire replacement and returns to the antique store, where she acquires the pepper shaker by threatening to break one of the other items in the dealer's shop. Deborah is pleasantly surprised that Ava was able to procure the shaker. She later tasks Ava with digitizing her entire archive, comprising 40 years' worth of Deborah's performances.
33"A Gig's a Gig"Lucia AnielloLucia AnielloMay 20, 2021 (2021-05-20)
At the opening of a new pizza restaurant, Deborah is asked to do a photo op that references her burning down her ex-husband's house decades earlier. When Ava tells her it is degrading, Deborah feels insulted, and retaliates by going on a tour bus and publicly making fun of Ava for sending nude photos to her ex-girlfriend. While sorting through Deborah's archive, Ava opens a package from Deborah's sister Kathy that she finds in the trash. She discovers old clippings from Deborah's early career, including a Time cover story regarding her upcoming, but ultimately unaired pilot for a late-night talk show (which would have made Deborah the first female late-night host). Ava finds a tape of the unaired show and laughs at Deborah's jokes for the first time while watching the video, becoming emotional when a young Deborah thanks her husband and sister for their support. She is unaware that Deborah is eavesdropping on her, before quietly slipping away.
44"D'Jewelry"Desiree AkhavanJoanna CaloMay 20, 2021 (2021-05-20)
After Deborah refuses to pitch her daughter DJ's jewelry line to QVC, Ava goes with DJ to a trade show and the two bond over their mutual resentment. Ava learns that DJ pays paparazzi to take unflattering photos of her mother to sell, then discovers that Deborah allows it to happen so DJ can earn a living. Deborah and her manager Marcus go to Marty's daughter's bat mitzvah, where Deborah tries and fails to convince Marty not to cut her dates. Marty and Deborah drink together and nearly kiss, but Marty's young girlfriend Ivy walks in. Deborah flatters her into secretly giving her a tour of Marty's home while taking photos of Marty's art and possessions. Later, Ava calls her mother to finally come clean about having lost her television deal but hangs up when her mother panics about Ava's financial stability. Once Ava returns to the hotel, Deborah calls her to ask about her hotel bills, and they end up watching TV together over the phone and making jokes.
55"Falling"Paul W. DownsAndrew LawMay 27, 2021 (2021-05-27)
Deborah uses the photos of Marty's possessions – which he paid for using company funds – to blackmail him into restoring her weekend tour dates. She then spends the night getting drunk at the casino bar rather than working on her comedy material. Ava meets a man, George, with whom she instantly bonds; the two spend the night taking drugs, exploring Las Vegas, and having sex. They also run into Ava's former writing partners, who inform her no one wants to work with her not because of her offensive tweet, but because she is selfish. George convinces Ava to stop working for Deborah; an intoxicated Ava leaves a voicemail for Deborah announcing she is quitting. The following morning, Ava finds that George committed suicide by jumping from the hotel window; authorities inform her George was escaping elder fraud charges and spent the last of his money in Las Vegas before killing himself. Ava decides to keep her job and frantically rushes to Deborah's home to apologize for the voicemail but learns that Deborah did not use her phone all night. Deborah has Ava join her for a spa retreat.
66"New Eyes"Lucia AnielloLucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen StatskyMay 27, 2021 (2021-05-27)
While Deborah is unconscious from painkillers she receives for cosmetic surgery at the retreat, Ava attempts to unlock her phone to delete the incriminating voicemail. Ava learns that Deborah's phone is unlocked via facial recognition; when the camera fails to recognize Deborah due to her swollen, bandaged face, Ava uses Deborah's wax replica at Madame Tussauds to unlock the phone and delete the voicemail. Upon returning to the spa, Ava takes edibles with Deborah. While high, Deborah admits that Frank fabricated the claim that Deborah burned down his house out of jealousy for cheating on her with Kathy, and that she incorporated the rumor into her comedy routine after the public refused to believe her pleas of innocence. Ava encourages Deborah to update her comedy material by sharing the truth about not just the fire, but who she really is. Ava suffers abdominal pain and winds up in the hospital with a ruptured ovarian cyst. When she awakens, Deborah agrees to slowly make her comedy more reflective of the truth; she and Ava laugh together as Deborah shares other stories.
77"Tunnel of Love"Desiree AkhavanKatherine KearnsJune 3, 2021 (2021-06-03)
Ava and Deborah attend DJ's birthday party, during which DJ announces her engagement to Aidan, a mixed martial artist she recently met. Things go well until dinner, when all of the guests are invited by DJ to make speeches. After toasting her daughter and admitting her regret over how their relationship has deteriorated, Deborah insists that she sign a prenuptial agreement. DJ refuses, and her mother proceeds to loudly embarrass her in front of all the attending guests. Ava privately consoles DJ by suggesting that she make decisions for herself rather than for her mother's approval. In response, DJ decides to marry Aidan that night, and has Ava drive them to a drive-through chapel to perform the ceremony inside the car. Ava broadcasts the ceremony on her phone so Deborah can witness it. Marty and Deborah dance and share drinks at her house, which results in the two of them having sex.
88"1.69 Million"Paul W. DownsPat ReganJune 3, 2021 (2021-06-03)
The morning after sleeping with her, Marty informs Deborah that her residency at the Palmetto is being terminated. An enraged Deborah enlists Ava's help in planning an impromptu show at a local comedy club so they can workshop new material. At the club – which has hosted Deborah since the beginning of her career – Ava is dismayed to learn that its late former owner, Ira, was known for sexually harassing female comics with impunity. When Ava asks Deborah why she never reported the harassment, Deborah is offended at the idea that she did not do enough for female comics in the industry. However, Deborah then notices the club's current owner, Drew, making inappropriate sexual comments towards her warm-up act. During her set, she condemns Drew onstage and offers him $1.69 million if he promises to leave the industry for good. Drew accepts, leading to cheers and applause from the crowd. Ava gets a call from Kayla, Jimmy's assistant at the talent agency, who tells her she has landed Ava a lucrative interview with a high-profile British production company in Los Angeles.
99"Interview"Lucia AnielloSamantha RileyJune 10, 2021 (2021-06-10)
In the middle of planning Deborah's final show at the Palmetto, Ava leaves to go to her interview with the producers in Los Angeles, lying to Deborah that she has a doctor's appointment. While there, she reconnects with her ex-girlfriend. Marcus finds out through Ava's sublet tenant the real reason why Ava is in Los Angeles; already envious of Ava's relationship with Deborah, he calls Jimmy and lies that Deborah knows about this and is angry with Ava. Jimmy calls Deborah to apologize, inadvertently revealing to her Ava's deception. Ava impresses the two producers interviewing her and is hired on the spot. However, she rejects the offer after learning that the producers want to create a show about a "crazy" woman and are only interested in Ava because they want her to share slanderous stories about Deborah as material. Upon returning to Las Vegas, Ava learns that Deborah cancelled her pre-show, leaving no time to rehearse her performance.
1010"I Think She Will"Lucia AnielloAriel Karlin & Jen StatskyJune 10, 2021 (2021-06-10)
While preparing for her final show, Deborah confronts Ava over taking the Los Angeles interview and says she is eschewing the new material in favor of her usual routine. The two argue; when Deborah slaps Ava for calling her a "hack", Ava quits her job. Ava later calls Kayla asking for the email address of the producers she met with in Los Angeles so she can sell them information on Deborah. Deborah promotes Marcus to CEO of her business. Before going onstage, she unwraps a gift Ava left for her: a framed magazine cover titled "Will Deborah Vance Make History?" with a handwritten note from Ava reading "I think she will." Moved by the gesture, Deborah decides to perform the new material onstage. Ava, meanwhile, flies to her parents' home in Boston for her father Dennis's funeral. Deborah suddenly appears and livens up the eulogy with humor, helping the guests reminisce about Dennis. Later, back at home, Ava apologizes to Deborah, who informs her that although her final Las Vegas show was a failure, she sees potential in the material and wants to go on tour with Ava to improve it. Ava happily accepts, but receives a call from Jimmy while boarding her flight asking why she sent an email slandering Deborah to the production company.

Season 2 (2022)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
111"There Will Be Blood"Lucia AnielloLucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen StatskyMay 12, 2022 (2022-05-12)
Deborah and Ava return to Las Vegas, with Deborah feeling excited to start fresh after her last show was considered a flop. Ava, however, is racked with guilt after getting confirmation that her nasty email about Deborah was received by the British writers. Jimmy begs Ava to not say anything, fearing Deborah's wrath if she found out. Ava also receives half of her father's ashes in a tennis ball holder. Jimmy and Kayla meet with HR manager Barbara after a hotel room incident during their Las Vegas trip to Deborah's final show. The higher-ups (which include Kayla's father) dismiss the complaint, but Barbara coyly suggests that she report Jimmy for "anger issues" so Barbara can move Kayla to a new assignment. Deborah and Ava attend an MMA fight at the Palmetto to support Aiden, DJ's husband. Deborah is speechless when she bumps into Marty at the event with his new, age-appropriate girlfriend. Deborah starts her road trip immediately after the fight.
122"Quid Pro Quo"Lucia AnielloLucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen StatskyMay 12, 2022 (2022-05-12)
Ava is unnerved by Deborah's generosity during their road trip. Jimmy attempts to bury Ava's email by meeting Janet Stone, the talent agent who manages the British writers. The meeting backfires and Janet even threatens to send the email to TMZ. A desperate Jimmy turns to Kayla's father, who will only help if Jimmy takes back Kayla as his assistant. Jimmy accepts, loses his new effective assistant, and is still committed to taking the year-long anger management program. Deborah takes Ava to see her psychic in Sedona, and the psychic predicts a cosmic wrecking ball heading Deborah's way, which Deborah interprets as her new material taking the world by storm. Unable to hold in the truth any longer, Ava confesses to Deborah about her email that the British writers plan to use in their show. Deborah becomes enraged when she learns Helen Mirren will be the show's leading actress, essentially confirming that the show will make it to air. The misery is compounded when Deborah demands Ava to read her the email, which includes scathing remarks about Deborah as a person and a mother. Despite everything, Deborah does not fire Ava, but Ava receives a call from Jimmy that Deborah is suing her for breaking her NDA.
133"Trust the Process"Lucia AnielloLucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen StatskyMay 19, 2022 (2022-05-19)
Deborah and Ava officially start their tour and meet their new, eccentric tour manager, who insists on being called "Weed". Deborah gives Ava the cold shoulder after the revelation in the previous episode, and Deborah's material still fails to land with audiences. Marcus continues to miss Wilson and buys a new puppy to help with the loneliness. Weed unwittingly throws out Ava's tennis ball canister (with her father's ashes in them), mistaking it for trash. Deborah forces Weed to turn the bus around so Ava can find them, missing a sold-out Oklahoma City show in the process. Ava thanks Deborah for her act of kindness, and resolves to spread the ashes around the country after talking with Ray.
144"The Captain's Wife"Lucia AnielloAriel Karlin & Pat ReganMay 19, 2022 (2022-05-19)
Ava is apprehensive about joining Deborah on a gay cruise, fearing the water and being unable to swim. Deborah is excited about the cruise gig and plans to use her original routines. However, Deborah is thrown for a loop when she discovers Marcus accidentally booked the gig on a cruise that is exclusively for lesbians, who do not "get" her material. She is more rattled when she receives a FaceTime call from Marty, which ends up being a pocket-dial accident. Ava enjoys her newfound popularity on the cruise and helps Deborah adapt to her new surroundings. Deborah's show starts off on the right note, but she blows it when she picks on an audience member and makes one blunder after another. Deborah is asked to leave the cruise via a dinghy, taking Ava with her. A lonely Marcus continues to flounder, pushing his mother away and clubbing all night. He runs into Wilson while high on MDMA and proclaims his love for him. He returns home to find his puppy has consumed some of his Adderall, and immediately takes him to the veterinarian. The vet refuses to return the dog to Marcus while under the influence; Marcus has his mother come to claim the dog. Deborah calls Marcus and, sensing his distress, asks him to replace Weed as the tour manager.
155"Retired"Paul W. DownsAndrew LawMay 26, 2022 (2022-05-26)
Marcus joins Deborah, Ava, and Damien on the tour, and they make a pit stop at a mall prior to their gig at a county fair. Deborah learns her signature perfume is being discontinued at the mall's Lord & Taylor, so she proceeds to clear out their entire beauty counter. She then bumps into an old friend named Susan, who works in the store's shoe department. Deborah is surprised at how happy Susan is with her life, despite failing to make it as a comic. Deborah later confesses to Ava that she sabotaged Susan's career out of fear for her own. Deborah comes clean to Susan at the fair, but Susan tells her she stopped performing because she didn't want to sacrifice her future family for a showbiz career. Ava and Marcus find solace in each other when they come to terms with the fact, they have nothing in their lives going on besides helping Deborah. After a tender heart-to-heart moment about the past, Deborah teaches Ava how to float.
166"The Click"Paul W. DownsAisha Muharrar & Joe MandeMay 26, 2022 (2022-05-26)
After bombing another performance, Deborah flies Kiki out to Memphis in an attempt to break the cycle. Ava's mother Nina also shows up in Memphis; an unnerved Ava struggles to deal with her mother's views about their past. Deborah and Ava finally make a breakthrough after Deborah has a one night stand, and they include more self-deprecating humor into Deborah's new material. The new shows end up being much more successful, with one audience even giving Deborah a standing ovation. Ava, however, is unsuccessful in improving her relationship with Nina, who has a massive meltdown when she learns about Deborah's lawsuit. Ava lies about having a pro bono lawyer to deal with the litigation, and tells her mom that she's proud of her for trying to move on with her life.
177"On the Market"Lucia AnielloSamantha RileyJune 2, 2022 (2022-06-02)
Deborah, Ava, Marcus and Damien arrive at Deborah's home in L.A. to pitch the idea of Deborah doing a special. Jimmy meets with his boss to sell the idea and his boss tells him to cut Deborah loose and focus on younger acts. Ava goes to her condo to get some tax returns for the lawsuit and meets the new subletter. On her way to meet with her lawyer, Ava sees her friend Taylor and apologizes to her for the way she treated her in the past. Ava's subletter calls her because she has locked herself out. Ava comes over to let her in and ends up spending the night with her. Deborah makes her pitch to several different companies but only one makes an offer, which is for a half hour special. Deborah cuts down her neighbor's tree, which she stated was blocking her home's view of the city and was the cause of her not being able to sell the house. Jimmy quits the company and Kayla also quits to go with Jimmy. Deborah decides to self-fund the special.
188"The One, the Only"Trent O'DonnellLucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen StatskyJune 2, 2022 (2022-06-02)
Deborah and Marty bid against each other at a Sotheby's auction. Taylor offers Ava a one-week job in L.A. Jimmy learns that Janet is poaching his clients. Deborah tells Marcus that Marty agreed to allow her to tape her special at the Palmetto. Ava tells Deborah about the job offer and Deborah insists that she take it even if it means missing the taping. The night of the taping, Janet goes to see Deborah to discuss taking over her representation. Ava returns early from L.A. to attend the taping. During the taping, a man who is sitting next to Jimmy passes out. The medics carry the man out and he dies in the lobby. Jimmy comes back into the theater and announces that the man is okay. The taping continues and is a success. Deborah tells Jimmy his dad would be proud of him, and then tells Janet that she is staying with Jimmy as her representative. Deborah offers the DVD of her special on QVC and it sells out within minutes. Jimmy calls Deborah to tell her that every network wants to buy the rights to the show. Deborah fires Ava and tells her that she has her own mountain to climb. Jimmy calls Ava to offer her a job on the series that she went to L.A. to help write, and also tells her that Deborah is dropping the lawsuit. As the camera pans away, the television is on QVC and Deborah is smiling.

Production

In May 2020, HBO Max announced that it had picked up the series and that Jean Smart would star.[6] Additional casting was announced in February 2021.[7] Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, actors held table reads over Zoom, there were no cast parties during production, and stars Smart and Clemons-Hopkins did not even meet each other in person until minutes before filming began.[8] In June 2021, HBO Max renewed the series for a second season,[2] and the cast added Laurie Metcalf, Martha Kelly, and Ming-Na Wen in recurring roles and Margaret Cho as a guest star.[9] In June 2022, HBO Max renewed the series for a third season.[4]

Release

Hacks premiered on May 13, 2021, with a two-episode release.[10] Two episodes were released on a weekly basis through June 10, 2021, for the remainder of the 10-episode first season.[11] The second season premiered on May 12, 2022, with a two-episode release weekly.[3]

The first season of Hacks premiered on Amazon Prime Video in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2022.[12]

Reception

Critical response

Critical response of Hacks
SeasonRotten TomatoesMetacritic
1100% (71 reviews)[13]82 (24 reviews)[14]
2100% (47 reviews)[15]88 (22 reviews)[16]

The first season received critical acclaim. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported a "Certified Fresh" approval rating of 100% based on 71 critic reviews, with an average rating of 8.20/10. The website's critics consensus states, "A prickling debut that pulls few punches, Hacks deftly balances its sharp critiques of the comedy world with more intimate moments, all the while giving the incomparable Jean Smart a role worthy of her talents – and an excellent partner in Hannah Einbinder."[13] Metacritic calculated a weighted average score of 82 out of 100 based on 24 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[14]

The second season has also received critical acclaim. On Rotten Tomatoes it also received "Certified Fresh" approval rating of 100% based on 47 critic reviews, with an average rating of 8.70/10. The website's critics consensus states, "Hacks hits the road, but Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder remain very much at home with each other in a sterling sophomore season that finds novel ways to deepen the central pair's lovable friendship."[15] On Metacritic, it received a score of 88 out of 100 based on 22 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[16]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2021 Gotham Awards Breakthrough Series – Short Format Hacks Nominated [17]
Outstanding Performance in a New Series Jean Smart Nominated
Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards Best Streaming Series, Comedy Hacks Nominated [18][19]
Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy Jean Smart Won
Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy Hannah Einbinder Won1
Kaitlin Olson Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, Michael Schur, David Miner, Morgan Sackett, Joanna Calo, Andrew Law and David Hyman Nominated [20][21]
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Jean Smart (for "1.69 Million") Won
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Carl Clemons-Hopkins (for "New Eyes") Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Hannah Einbinder (for "I Think She Will") Nominated
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series Lucia Aniello (for "There Is No Line") Won
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky (for "There Is No Line") Won
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series Jane Adams (for "I Think She Will") Nominated
Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series Jeanne McCarthy and Nicole Abellera Hallman Nominated
Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour) Adam Bricker (for "Primm") Nominated
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes Kathleen Felix-Hager and Karen Bellamy (for "There Is No Line") Nominated
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series Susan Vaill (for "Primm") Nominated
Jessica Brunetto (for "There Is No Line") Nominated
Ali Greer (for "Tunnel of Love") Nominated
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour) Jon Carlos, James Bolenbaugh and Ellen Reede Dorros (for "Primm") Nominated
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation John W. Cook II, Ben Wilkins and Jim Lakin (for "Falling") Nominated
Set Decorators Society of America Television Awards Best Achievement in Decor/Design of a Half-Hour Single-Camera Series Ellen Reede Dorros and Jonathan Carlos Won [22]
Television Critics Association Awards Program of the Year Hacks Nominated [23]
Outstanding Achievement in Comedy Nominated
Outstanding New Program Nominated
Individual Achievement in Comedy Jean Smart Won
2022 American Cinema Editors Awards Best Edited Comedy Series Susan Vaill (for "1.69 Million") Won [24]
American Society of Cinematographers Awards Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in an Episode of a Half-Hour Television Series Adam Bricker (for "There is No Line") Nominated [25]
Art Directors Guild Awards Excellence in Production Design for a Half Hour Single-Camera Television Series Jon Carlos (for "Primm") Nominated [26]
Artios Awards Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Television Comedy Series Jeanne McCarthy, Nicole Abellera Hallman, Anna Mayworm Pending [27]
Costume Designers Guild Awards Excellence in Contemporary Television Kathleen Felix-Hager (for "There is No Line") Nominated [28]
Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Comedy Series Hacks Nominated [29]
Best Actress in a Comedy Series Jean Smart Won
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Hannah Einbinder Nominated
Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series Lucia Aniello (for "There Is No Line") Won [30]
GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding New TV Series Hacks Won [31]
Golden Globe Awards Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy Hacks Won [32]
Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy Hannah Einbinder Nominated
Jean Smart Won
Golden Reel Awards Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – 1/2 Hour – Comedy or Drama Brett Hinton, Marc Glassman, Ryne Gierke, Samuel Munoz, Noel Vought, Jason Tregoe Newman (for "There Is No Line") Nominated [33]
Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards Best Streaming Series, Comedy Hacks Nominated [34]
Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy Jean Smart Nominated
Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy Paul W. Downs Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy Hannah Einbinder Won
Best Directing in a Streaming Series, Comedy Lucia Anello (for "There Will Be Blood") Won
Best Writing in a Streaming Series, Comedy Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky (for "The One, The Only") Won
Peabody Awards Entertainment Hacks Won [35]
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Michael Schur, David Miner, Morgan Sackett, Joe Mande, Andrew Law, Aisha Muharrar, Ashley Glazier, Samantha Riley, Seth Edelstein and Jessica Chaffin Nominated [36]
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Jean Smart (for "The Click") Won
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Hannah Einbinder Nominated
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series Lucia Aniello (for "There Will Be Blood") Nominated
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky (for "The One, the Only") Nominated
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series Christopher McDonald (for "The One, the Only") Nominated [37]
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series Jane Adams (for "The Click") Nominated
Harriet Sansom Harris (for "Retired") Nominated
Laurie Metcalf (for "Trust the Process") Won
Kaitlin Olson (for "There Will Be Blood") Nominated
Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series Jeanne McCarthy and Nicole Abellera Hallman Nominated
Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour) Adam Bricker (for "The Click") Nominated
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes Kathleen Felix-Hager and Karen Bellamy (for "The Captain's Wife") Won
Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling Jennifer Bell (for "The Captain's Wife") Nominated
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour) Alec Contestabile, Rob Tokarz and Jennifer Lukehart (for "Trust the Process") Nominated
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series Jessica Brunetto (for "There Will Be Blood") Nominated
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation John W. Cook II, Ben Wilkins and Jim Lakin (for "The Captain's Wife") Nominated
Producers Guild of America Awards Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Comedy Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, Michael Schur, David Miner, Morgan Sackett, Joanna Calo, Andrew Law, David Hyman, Joe Mande, and Jessica Chaffin Nominated [38]
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Rose Abdoo, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Paul W. Downs, Hannah Einbinder, Mark Indelicato, Poppy Liu, Christopher McDonald, Jean Smart, and Megan Stalter Nominated [39]
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Jean Smart Won
Set Decorators Society of America Awards Best Achievement in Décor/Design of a Half-Hour Single-Camera Series Jennifer Lukehart and Alec Contestabile Won [40]
Television Critics Association Awards Program of the Year Hacks Nominated [41]
Outstanding Achievement in Comedy Nominated
Individual Achievement in Comedy Jean Smart Nominated
Writers Guild of America Awards Comedy Series Lucia Aniello, Joanna Calo, Jessica Chaffin, Paul W. Downs, Cole Escola, Janis E. Hirsch, Ariel Karlin, Katherine Kearns, Andrew Law, Joe Mande, Pat Regan, Samantha Riley, Michael Schur, Jen Statsky Won [42]
New Series Won
Notes
  • ^1 – Tied with Hannah Waddingham for Ted Lasso.

References

  1. ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production: Hacks". Variety Insight. June 11, 2021. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  2. ^ a b White, Peter (June 8, 2021). "'Hacks' Renewed For Season 2 At HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Caruso, Nick (April 14, 2022). "Hacks Season 2: Deborah and Ava Hit the Road (and Dumpster Dive?) in New Teaser — Plus, Get Premiere Date". TVLine. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  4. ^ a b White, Peter (June 16, 2022). "'Hacks' Renewed For Season 3 At HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  5. ^ The Official Hacks Podcast Ep. 4 The Captain’s Wife with Angela Gibbs and Luenell HBO Max (podcast). May 20, 2022. Event occurs at 20 seconds in. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  6. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (May 5, 2020). "Jean Smart to Star in HBO Max Dark Comedy Series From Mike Schur, 'Broad City' Trio". The Hollywood Reporter. Valence Media. Archived from the original on June 29, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  7. ^ Otterson, Joe (February 8, 2021). "Jean Smart Comedy Series at HBO Max Adds 10 to Cast, Including Hannah Einbinder and Carl Clemons-Hopkins". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on March 29, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  8. ^ Zemler, Emily (June 9, 2021). "Meet 'Hacks' Breakout Star Carl Clemons-Hopkins". Shondaland. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  9. ^ Hibberd, James (March 18, 2022). "Hacks Season 2 Casts Ming-Na Wen, Laurie Metcalf, Martha Kelly and Margaret Cho". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 25, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  10. ^ Petski, Denise (April 28, 2021). "Jean Smart Comedy 'Hacks' & 'Betty' Season 2 Trailers Unveiled By HBO Max, HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  11. ^ Lane, Carly (April 28, 2021). "'Hacks' Trailer Reveals Jean Smart Is Just Getting Warmed Up in Darkly Comedic HBO Max Series". Collider. Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  12. ^ Vagg, Neil (March 11, 2022). "Here's Everything Coming To PRIME VIDEO In April 2022". Get Your Comic On. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  13. ^ a b "Hacks: Season 1 (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  14. ^ a b "Hacks: Season 1". Metacritic. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  15. ^ a b "Hacks: Season 2 (2022)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  16. ^ a b "Hacks: Season 2". Metacritic. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  17. ^ Sharf, Zack (October 21, 2021). "Gotham Awards 2021 Nominations: 'Pig,' 'Green Knight,' 'Passing' Compete for Best Feature". IndieWire. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  18. ^ Pedersen, Erik (July 8, 2021). "HCA TV Awards Nominations: 'Ted Lasso' Leads Programs For Inaugural Honors; NBC, HBO & Netflix Lead Nets". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 8, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  19. ^ Schneider, Michael (August 29, 2021). "'Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown,' 'The Mandalorian,' 'Cruel Summer,' 'New Amsterdam' Among HCA TV Awards Winners". Variety. Archived from the original on February 13, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  20. ^ Hipes, Patrick (July 13, 2021). "Emmy Nominations: 'The Crown', 'The Mandalorian' Top List; HBO/HBO Max Edges Netflix For Top Spot – Full List Of Nominees". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 13, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  21. ^ Snierson, Dan (September 20, 2021). "Emmy Awards 2021: See the full list of winners". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  22. ^ "Set Decorators Society Announces the 2020 SDSA Television Awards". Below the Line. August 4, 2021. Archived from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  23. ^ Turchiano, Danielle (July 15, 2021). "'Ted Lasso' Scores the Most 2021 TCA Awards Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on July 15, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  24. ^ Giardina, Carolyn (January 27, 2022). "'Belfast,' 'King Richard,' No Time To Die' Among American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 27, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  25. ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 25, 2022). "ASC Awards Nominations Include 'Dune', 'Nightmare Alley', 'Belfast'". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 1, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  26. ^ Tangcay, Jazz (January 24, 2022). "Art Directors Guild 2022 Nominations Headed by 'Nightmare Alley,' 'Cruella,' 'No Time to Die,' 'In the Heights'". Variety. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  27. ^ Jones, Marcus (October 17, 2022). "Netflix and HBO/HBO Max Lead TV Nominations for Casting Society's 2023 Artios Awards". IndieWire. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  28. ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 26, 2022). "Costume Designers Guild Awards Nominees Include 'House Of Gucci', 'Cruella', 'Zola'". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 1, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  29. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (March 13, 2022). "Critics Choice: Ted Lasso, Succession Lead TV's Big Winners; Squid Game and Yellowjackets Among First-Timers". TVLine. Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  30. ^ Chuba, Kirsten; Gajewski, Ryan; Lewis, Hilary (March 12, 2022). "DGA Awards: Jane Campion and The Power of the Dog Take Top Honor". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  31. ^ Chuba, Kirsten (April 2, 2022). "GLAAD Media Awards: 'Eternals,' 'Hacks,' 'Saved By The Bell' Take Top Prizes". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 3, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  32. ^ Swift, Andy (January 9, 2022). "Golden Globes 2022: Succession and Hacks Lead TV Winners, Pose's Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Makes History". TVLine. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  33. ^ Pedersen, Erik (January 24, 2022). "Golden Reel Awards: Sound Editors Crank Up Nominations For 69th Annual Ceremony". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  34. ^ Verhoeven, Beatrice (July 7, 2022). "'This Is Us,' 'Succession,' 'Severance' Lead 2022 HCA TV Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  35. ^ "Hacks". Peabody Awards. June 6, 2022. Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  36. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Hipes, Patrick (July 12, 2022). "Emmy Nominations: The Complete List". Deadline. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  37. ^ "2022 Creative Arts Emmys: See full winners list". Entertainment Weekly. September 4, 2022. Archived from the original on September 5, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  38. ^ Pedersen, Erik (January 27, 2022). "PGA Awards Nominations: 'Licorice Pizza', 'Don't Look Up', 'Dune', 'King Richard' & 'CODA' Among Pics Vying For Marquee Prize". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 27, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  39. ^ Moreau, Jordan (January 12, 2022). "2022 SAG Awards 2022: The Complete Nominations List". Variety. Archived from the original on January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  40. ^ "Set Decorators Announce Television Nominees for SDSA Awards, Where Lizzo Will Take on Harry Potter". Below the Line. June 15, 2022. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  41. ^ Hailu, Selome (August 6, 2022). "'Abbott Elementary' Tops 2022 TCA Awards". Variety. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
  42. ^ Hipes, Patrick (March 20, 2022). "WGA Awards: 'Don't Look Up' Wins For Original Screenplay, 'CODA' Wins For Adapted; 'Hacks', 'Succession', 'Conan' Also Win – Full Winners List". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hacks_(TV_series)&oldid=1119480473"