Hacks

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

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  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 been incredible). The show’s story is much tighter and balanced early on. A very fun, interesting, and smart watch.
  2. brockcheese
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    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.
  3. teatom
    Jul 13, 2022
    8
    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 going to be anyones favourite show, it will easily entertain the majority from the first to the last    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 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
  4. lucassousaana
    May 23, 2022
    10
    Much better than season 1 so far, loving it. Jean Smart is still shining and ready to win all possible prizes (again)
  5. 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 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 inSeason 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
  6. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 20, 2022
    7
    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 but allows for more chaos to ensue. Jean Smart is brilliant and her co star hopds her own pretty well.
  7. LuissDt
    May 14, 2022
    10
    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

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: Shirley Li
    Jun 13, 2022
    95
    The lack of epiphanies, life lessons, and intergenerational bonding is what makes the second season work so well.
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  2. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Rebecca Nicholson
    Jun 10, 2022
    100
    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.
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  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    May 19, 2022
    90
    Smart tackles every aspect of Deborah's complicated personality - her vanity, insecurity, sexuality and unquestionable talent - with passion and wit. Einbinder also shines, now written less a pretentious foil than as a willing apprentice whose dues-paying verges on the slapstick. [23 May - 12 Jun 2022, p.6]
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