Hacks

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Season 2
  • Network: HBO Max
  • Series Premiere Date: May 13, 2021
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24

Critic Reviews

  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Jen Chaney
    May 12, 2022
    60
    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.

Awards & Rankings

16
#16 Best TV Season of 2022
77
#77 Most Discussed TV Season of 2022

User Reviews

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 36
  3. Negative: 4 out of 36
  1. redhawk
    May 13, 2022
    10
    Much improved over the first season so far. The chemistry between both leads is significantly improved (Jean Smart has always beenMuch 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.… Full Review »
  2. Iamcritical86
    Jun 23, 2023
    7
    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 foundSeason 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.… Full Review »
  3. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 20, 2022
    7
    Much welcomed improvement that thrives in opening the complexities of female relationships. Exploring family,failure and growth Deborah andMuch 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.… Full Review »
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