Hacks season 3 Everything we know so far Tom's Guide Skip to main content Tom's Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. Hacks season 3 Everything we know so far By Kelly Woo published 16 June 2022 Will HBO Max bring back Hacks season 3? (Image credit: HBO Max) Hacks season 3 is a go! HBO Max has officially ordered another installment of the acclaimed comedy starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder. The renewal comes a few weeks after the season 2 finale sent their characters, stand-up legend Deborah Vance Deborah Vance and up-and-coming write Ava Daniels, in different directions. Hacks began with an aging Deborah struggling to hold onto her long-running headlining gig in Las Vegas. Faced with becoming irrelevant, she was paired by her agent with millennial Ava to freshen up her act for a younger audience. After developing respect for one another, they hit the road in season 2 to workshop Deborah's new act, finally honing it into a successful special. Yet, the diva fired Ava ... with good intentions. She wants Ava to leave the nest and fly on her own. If season 3 happens, it will likely follow their diverging paths. "We feel like this is only the second chapter in a larger story that we want to tell," co-creator and co-star Paul W. Downs told Entertainment Weekly (opens in new tab). "And when we pitched the show, we actually pitched where the series would end, which is not what you saw in episode 8 of season 2." Here's everything we know so far about Hacks season 3. Hacks season 3 release date speculation HBO Max has ordered Hacks season 3 but has not set a release date. "We congratulate Hacks' extraordinarily gifted executive producers and cast, and our partners at Universal Television," Sarah Aubrey, HBO Max's Head of Original Content, said in a statement. "We are overjoyed at the audience and press response to the new season, and glad to give viewers more of this gorgeous, hilarious, moving show." Season 3 is likely to follow the schedule of the first two seasons, which both dropped in May a year apart. So, our best guess is that Hacks season 3 will premiere in May 2023. Hacks season 3 cast(Image credit: HBO Max) While we don't have confirmation yet, it's impossible to imagine Hacks season 3 without Jean Smart as Deborah Vance and Hannah Einbinder as Ava Daniels. Deborah is a legendary, successful comedian modeled on the likes of Joan Rivers. Ava is a rising comedy writer who's seen some setbacks in her career. They may be joined by other returning cast members, including:Paul W. Downs as Jimmy LuSaque, Deborah and Ava's managerCarl Clemons-Hopkins as Marcus, Deborah's chief operating officerKaitlin Olson as as Deborah "DJ" Vance Jr., Deborah's daughterJane Adams as Nina, Ava's motherMark Indelicato as Damien, Deborah's personal assistantPoppy Liu as Kiki, Deborah's personal blackjack dealerRose Abdoo as Josefina, Deborah's housekeeperMeg Stalter as Kayla, Jimmy's assistantChristopher McDonald as Marty Ghilain, CEO of the Palmetto CasinoJohnny Sibilly as Wilson, Marcus' ex-boyfriendAngela E. Gibbs as Robin, Marcus' motherLuenell as Miss Loretta, Robin's friendLorenza Izzo as Ruby, Ava's ex-girlfriend Hacks always features some amazing guest stars (like Laurie Metcalf and Margaret Cho), so we expect some big comedy names to be in the mix for season 3. Hacks season 3 plot and season 2 ending explained Hacks season 3 would follow up on the surprising ending of the season 2 finale, which sees Deborah fire Ava. The special, which they wrote together, experiences massive success, with several networks in a bidding war over the streaming rights. At a celebratory party, Deborah tells Ava, "You need to make space for your own work." She notes that Ava didn't take enough credit for the special. "You're just like me," she says, brushing away Ava's tears. "You've got your own mountain to climb." Ava is shook. She's formed a deep bond with Deborah. Will they not talk anymore? Deborah replies, "Oh, you'll see me ... in court!" (Deborah is suing Ava for violating the NDA.) But later, Ava gets a call from Jimmy, who tells her that she's being offered a job on a new series and Deborah is dropping the lawsuit. While this split feels like an end of something, the show's creators envision it as just another turn in the road. "I think for us it doesn't feel exactly like storylines are closed or wrapped up," Jen Statsky told Decider (opens in new tab). " It's more just that the characters are growing and progressing and we always said that we wanted this show to feel as real as possible and grounded. And we wanted to - especially with someone like Deborah as she's learning these things about herself in her act and her act is evolving and she's learning to hold herself more accountable - we wanted those learnings to be reflected in her behavior as well."Today's best HBO Max deals (opens in new tab)HBO Max with Ads - Yearly (opens in new tab)$69.99/year (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)at HBO Max - United States (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)HBO Max No Ads - Yearly (opens in new tab)$104.99/year (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)at HBO Max - United States (opens in new tab) Be In the Know Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Kelly WooSenior WriterKelly is a senior writer covering streaming media for Tom's Guide, so basically, she watches TV for a living. Previously, she was a freelance entertainment writer for Yahoo, Vulture, TV Guide and other outlets. When she's not watching TV and movies for work, she's watching them for fun, seeing live music, writing songs, knitting and gardening. Topics Streaming What to Watch See all comments (0) No comments yet Comment from the forums MOST READMOST SHARED1I just tried Chris Hemsworth's 200-rep bodyweight workout - and wow2Today's Wordle answer and hints - solution #476, Saturday, October 83Hulu's price hike is coming - here's how to avoid it and save4Rings of Power episode 7 just ruined the show for me - here's why5I built a Framework laptop myself - and it lives up to the hype1This is the Prime Day 2 TV deal I am desperate for2Microsoft Surface Laptop 5: Rumored specs, release date and more3I just tried Chris Hemsworth's 200-rep bodyweight workout - and wow4Today's Wordle answer and hints - solution #476, Saturday, October 85Hulu's price hike is coming - here's how to avoid it and save