Hacks sets Emmy record with 24 nominations as series bows on HBO Max
Hacks achieved an unprecedented total of 24 nominations across the main and Creative Arts Emmy categories, surpassing any previous comedy series. Created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky, the show stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder as Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels. The fifth season will conclude the storyline of the two leads. The series also contends for top honors such as Best Comedy Series, Lead Actress, Supporting Actor and Actress, Writing and Directing.
Hacks has broken Emmy history by securing 24 nominations, the highest count ever for a comedy series, spanning both the primary awards and the Creative Arts technical categories. The HBO Max show, created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky, follows veteran comedian Deborah Vance, played by Jean Smart, and her young writer Ava Daniels, portrayed by Hannah Einbinder, as they navigate a generational partnership.
The upcoming fifth season will bring the characters' arcs to a close. In addition to the record-setting tally, Hacks is nominated for Best Comedy Series, Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Supporting Actor and Actress, as well as Writing and Directing in a Comedy Series. The series previously won four Emmys for Smart's lead performance and captured the Comedy Series award two years ago.
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