#80 – Hacks is the Best HBO Show That’s Not on HBO
The one with FX on Hulu on FX.
Jun 2, 2024
Season 3 of the Max Original Hacks just wrapped and it’s so good we can’t figure out why it’s not on HBO already. It’s a sharp, laugh-out-loud comedy reminiscent of Barry, Veep, and Silicon Valley, and the best part is that it just keeps getting better.
Whether you’re new to the show or a diehard Deborah Vance fan, we’ve got you covered with both an introduction to the series and a full season 3 review.
But first!
- The fallout from Amazon’s hit series Fallout continues: The wildly popular video game series drove millions of viewers to the wildly popular show… which drove millions of players back to the wildly popular video game series!
- Speaking of fallouts: We check in with activist investor Nelson Peltz after losing the battle for Disney’s board.
- FX on Hulu’s smash hit The Bear is coming to… FX on FX??
- And in Sportspocalypse: Can Warner Bros. Discovery “nourish” sports fans without a big helping of NBA? We’re about to find out!
- Plus: Legitimately breaking news from the Paramount Death Watch!
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📺 Review: Hacks (Season 3)
- 🧭 Where to Watch: Max
- 🗓️ Release Schedule: All 3 Seasons Available Now
- ✅ Renewal Status: Renewed for Season 4
- 🤩 Starring: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter
- 🎬 Created By: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky
🫣 Spoiler Warning:
- 👍 Spoiler-Light Introduction: Starting at 29:08
- 🚨 Spoilers for Season 3 (All Episodes): Starting at 44:07
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🔗 Links:
- 'Fallout 76' Crosses 20 Million Players Amid TV Series, Future Games – Jennifer Maas, Variety
- Skydance Sweetens Paramount Bid for Non-Controlling Shareholders – Todd Spangler, Variety
- Paramount's special committee agrees to recommend Skydance deal, WSJ reports – Reuters
- Mission Accomplished? Despite Losing Proxy Fight, Billionaire Nelson Peltz Reportedly Sells Entire Disney Stake For $1B In Profit – Dade Hayes, Deadline
- 'The Bear' Sets FX Debut With Season 1 Marathon Ahead of Season 3 – Emily Longeretta, Variety
- David Zaslav Says WBD Remains In Talks With The NBA, But The Company’s Sports Portfolio Would Still Be “Very Robust” Without It – Dade Hayes, Deadline
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