While the full roster of Max original series includes dramas, reality, docuseries and more, many of the streamer's best offerings to date have been comedies. Perhaps none more so than Hacks, which is set to return in 2024 with Hacks season 3.
Hacks is one of the most acclaimed shows of the last few years. Between Hacks season 1 and Hacks season 2, the show has earned 32 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series noms for both seasons, and six wins, with star Jean Smart winning twice for her performance as Deborah Vance. We have every reason to expect more grade-A TV as the key players both in front and behind the camera are returning to continue the story of Deborah and Ava (Hannah Einbinder).
Find out everything you need to know about Hacks season 3 right here.
Hacks season 3 release date
Hacks is back on May 2.
The first two episodes of Hacks season 3 will be available to watch starting May 2, joining the lineup of exciting spring TV shows. Two episodes are then going to release each week until we get to the season finale, which releases by itself on May 30. In total, Hacks season 3 has nine episodes.
The first two seasons of Hacks both premiered in May, so season 3 keeps the tradition running.
If you want to watch the latest season of Hacks as soon as it is available, you're going to need to have a Max subscription before May 2.
However, if you're in the UK, Hacks streams on Prime Video.
Hacks season 3 cast
Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder play the two main characters on Hacks, with Smart as Deborah Vance, the comedy legend looking to give her career a second act, and Einbinder as Ava, a young comedy writer helping her. The chemistry between the two is what helps make Hacks stand out, as their bickering causes many of the show's best laughs while their connection gives it the emotional payoff.
Smart was already a TV staple before starring in Hacks, appearing in classic TV shows like Frasier, 24 and Designing Women. More recently she has appeared in Babylon, Mare of Easttown and Watchmen.
Meanwhile, Hacks was Einbinder's breakout role, since then, she has appeared in History of the World Part II, Strange Planet and Julia.
Other recurring members of the Hacks cast that are back as part of season 3 are Carl Clemons-Hopkins (Candyman), Kaitlin Olson (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Christopher McDonald (The Watcher), Paul W. Downs (Broad City), Rose Abdoo (Reboot), Mark Indelicato (With Love), Meg Stalter (Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain) and Poppy Liu (Dead Ringers).
Cast members from previous seasons including Jane Adams (The Idol), Angela E. Gibbs (Not Dead Yet) and Luenell (Coming 2 America) have not been confirmed for season 3.
As far as guest stars for the new season, a number of big names have been announced, including Helen Hunt (As Good As It Gets), Christina Hendricks (The Buccaneers), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), Dan Bucatinsky (Air), George Wallace (Clean Slate) and Tony Goldwyn (Scandal).
UPDATE (April 5): Variety has reported that Succession's J. Cameron-Smith is going to have a recurring guest star role throughout the season.
Hacks season 3 plot
Before we talk about what Hacks season 3 is going to be about, so let's recap where things left off in Hacks season 2.
After spending most of the season on the road honing her new stand-up act, the Hacks season 2 finale saw Deborah have a rousing success with her taped special, putting her back on top. Though Ava was critical in helping her and the two have formed a deep bond, Deborah fires Ava at the end of the season. However, it's meant to force Ava to make her own path.
With that in mind, here is the official synopsis for Hacks season 3:
"A year after parting, Deborah Vance is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles."
Hacks season 3 trailer
The official trailer for Hacks season 3 is now online, and you can watch it directly below:
Also check out the previously released teaser trailer:
