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Hack

2002·Show
40Episodes in2Seasons
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes20%–
Episodes
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes20%–
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

To some he's just a cabbie... but for people in trouble this ex-cop is a hero.

When corruption charges strip him of his job, his family and his pride, former cop Mike Olshansky forges a new identity as a Philadelphia cab driver, patrolling the city as a roving vigilante who works with local police.
Gritty Crime DramaDisgraced Detective RedemptionPhilly Street-Level RealismComplex Family TraumaMoral AmbiguityEnsemble Character StudyNoir-Inflected ProceduralEmotional Resilience

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Singer, Fred Gerber, Chad Lowe
Written by:
Lawrence Kaplow, Eugenie Ross-Leming, Brad Buckner
Produced by:
Nan Bernstein Freed, Lynne E. Litt

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Hack

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Is Hack worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hack rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How many seasons does Hack have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 40 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hack?

Critics20
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate Hack higher (73) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Hack air?

It ran from 2002 to 2004 and has ended.

What language is Hack in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Hack use?

It Works Better with BulletsVigilante ManLoan SharkOne-Word TitleJob TitleMugging the MonsterThe Password Is Always "Swordfish"The TaxiFriend on the ForceFallen-on-Hard-Times Job

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Hack, including It Works Better with Bullets, Vigilante Man, Loan Shark.