Hacks: Season 2

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Season Details & Credits

HBO Max | Season Premiere Date: May 12, 2022

Summary: Deborah and Ava work on Deborah's new stand-up routine as they travel across the country in the second season of the dark comedy.

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E8. The One, The Only
Air Date: June 2, 2022
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S2:E7. On the Market
Air Date: June 2, 2022
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S2:E6. The Click
Air Date: May 26, 2022

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The Guardian Rebecca Nicholson

Jun 10, 2022

Taking Deborah and Ava on a road trip is a good way to keep things moving and mix it up. Hacks remains magnificent, confident comedy. Read full review

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Inkoo Kang

May 11, 2022

It’s a joy to see the rest of the series catch up with [Jean Smart's] munificent excellence in its sophomore year. The writing is funnier and more poignant, the ensemble has gelled and the tonal jaggedness that plagued the previous season has been smoothed out. With Smart never better, the first six episodes (of eight total) find the show firing on all cylinders. It’s exactly what you’d hope from any sophomore season. Read full review

Shirley Li

Jun 13, 2022

The lack of epiphanies, life lessons, and intergenerational bonding is what makes the second season work so well. Read full review

Caroline Framke

May 6, 2022

If this all sounds a bit heavier than expected, don’t worry: The beauty of “Hacks” has always been its ability to thread even its darkest material with self-assured jokes that cut right through. In that respect, it’s a joy (and relief) to report that Season 2 doesn’t miss a beat. Read full review

Rob Owen

May 12, 2022

“Hacks” remains in top form. ... “Hacks” finds a way to restore the frenemies dynamic between the two lead characters without ignoring the progress made in their relationship in season one. Read full review

Kristen Baldwin

May 6, 2022

It's an extreme relief to report that the new season displays no sign of the dreaded sophomore slump. The six episodes made available for review deliver another superb showcase for Smart and Einbinder while also providing the standout-packed ensemble players amplified opportunities to shine. Read full review

Jen Chaney

May 12, 2022

Hacks is at its best in moments like that, when it highlights life at its most simultaneously hilarious and wrenching. It just takes a little while for it to reach those scenes this time around. ... Season two is much looser and, like a stand-up tour, jumps from place to place without clearly addressing its broader ideas. Read full review

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LuissDt

May 14, 2022

the new season of hacks is just more dazzling than the first season which was really hard to beat but with good acting and a fantastic script hacks gets us to applaud him

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lucassousaana

May 23, 2022

Much better than season 1 so far, loving it. Jean Smart is still shining and ready to win all possible prizes (again)

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redhawk

May 13, 2022

Much improved over the first season so far. The chemistry between both leads is significantly improved (Jean Smart has always been incredible). The show’s story is much tighter and balanced early on. A very fun, interesting, and smart watch.

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brockcheese

Jun 8, 2022

Season 2 is a huge improvement over season 1 as putting them on the road adds a whole new dynamic to seeing Deborah Vance outside of her comfort zone of Las Vegas.

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teatom

Jul 13, 2022

Hacks is a comedy drama, with slightly more comedy than last season and a little less of the already small amount of drama. It's an easy watch, where the excellent performances and the charm of likeable characters drive the show forward with ease.
Whilst I don't imagine Hacks is ever goingHacks is a comedy drama, with slightly more comedy than last season and a little less of the already small amount of drama. It's an easy watch, where the excellent performances and the charm of likeable characters drive the show forward with ease.
Whilst I don't imagine Hacks is ever going to be anyones favourite show, it will easily entertain the majority from the first to the last episode, no matter what mood you're in.
Easily digestible.
No chunks.
Slightly sweet.… Expand

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All_ButTrU4

Aug 20, 2022

Much welcomed improvement that thrives in opening the complexities of female relationships. Exploring family,failure and growth Deborah and Ava are a pleasure to watch as each exploit becomes more chaotic. Putting them on the road was a wise decision that not only expands the setting butMuch welcomed improvement that thrives in opening the complexities of female relationships. Exploring family,failure and growth Deborah and Ava are a pleasure to watch as each exploit becomes more chaotic. Putting them on the road was a wise decision that not only expands the setting but allows for more chaos to ensue. Jean Smart is brilliant and her co star hopds her own pretty well.… Expand

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Iamcritical86

Jun 23, 2023

Season 2 of Hacks got off to a good start. It was great to see Laurie Metcalf and Margaret Cho. The last couple episodes, however, I found were a bit weak and lacking in plot. As for Jean Smart and her “undisclosed” heart surgery that I heard interrupted the filming of this season, I hopeSeason 2 of Hacks got off to a good start. It was great to see Laurie Metcalf and Margaret Cho. The last couple episodes, however, I found were a bit weak and lacking in plot. As for Jean Smart and her “undisclosed” heart surgery that I heard interrupted the filming of this season, I hope she’s okay and I hope Hacks continues on. But I do worry about Jean’s well being. She’s up there in age now, she’s type 1 diabetic and apparently she’s had some health issues, so let’s keep our fingers crossed for her.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

87
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  Air Date: April 9, 2026
Season 4

91
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: April 10, 2025
Season 3

90
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: May 2, 2024
Season 2

88
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: May 12, 2022
- tbd
  S2:E8. The One, The Only
  Air Date: June 2, 2022
- tbd
  S2:E7. On the Market
  Air Date: June 2, 2022
- tbd
  S2:E6. The Click
  Air Date: May 26, 2022
- tbd
  S2:E5. Retired
  Air Date: May 26, 2022
- tbd
  S2:E4. The Captain's Wife
  Air Date: May 19, 2022
- tbd
  S2:E3. Trust the Process
  Air Date: May 19, 2022
- tbd
  S2:E2. Quid Pro Quo
  Air Date: May 12, 2022
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  S2:E1. There Will Be Blood
  Air Date: May 12, 2022
Season 1

82
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: May 13, 2021