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Where can I stream Hacks?
In the United States, Hacks streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 112 other countries.
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Good for date night · friends night · party vibe
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Saving the best for last.
Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
Sharp Showbiz SatireComplex Female FriendshipDark Comedic DramaMasterclass in ActingGenerational ClashCynical & WittyHollywood CritiqueEmotionally RawFast-Paced DialogueUnlikely Duo
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Questions about Hacks
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Hacks worth watching?
86
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (82).
Does Hacks get better after season 1?
8.1S18.3S28.4S38.4S48.6S5
Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.1, and season 5 peaks at 8.6. The highest-rated episode is A Slippery Slope (season 4, episode 9) at 9.5, and the lowest is Clickable Face (season 4, episode 5) at 7.6.
How long does it take to watch Hacks?
24 h
About 24 hours: 47 episodes in 5 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2026.
Will Hacks make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).
Is Hacks plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Hacks use?
Rich in Dollars, Poor in SenseNervous WreckUnresolved Sexual TensionAren't You Going to Ravish Me?Lesbian JockOnce Done, Never ForgottenWorld of SnarkChekhov's PartyInsult ComicAlcoholic ParentHates Their ParentEnds with a Smileand 78 more
TV Tropes lists 90 tropes for it, including Rich in Dollars, Poor in Sense, Nervous Wreck, and Unresolved Sexual Tension.