‘Bawling, Sobbing, Heaving, Weeping’: Inside the ‘Hacks’ Series Finale Celebration
The series finale of HBO Max's 'Hacks' was celebrated with an emotional screening event in Los Angeles. Lead actors Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder expressed their feelings of joy and sadness during a post-screening Q&A. The show has been a significant contender in the comedy category, with Smart aiming for a historic fifth Emmy win.
- ▪The final episode of 'Hacks' premiered on May 28, 2023.
- ▪Jean Smart has won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for all four seasons of 'Hacks.'
- ▪The finale celebration featured emotional moments from the cast, including tears from Smart and Einbinder.
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The following article is an excerpt from the new edition of “IndieWire’s The Lead Up,” a weekly newsletter in which our Awards Editor Marcus Jones takes readers on the awards trail, interviewing key figures responsible for some of the most compelling stories of the season, and offering predictions on who will win. Subscribe here to receive the newsletter in your inbox every Tuesday or Wednesday. HBO Max will be premiering the final episode of its Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy-winning show “Hacks” on Thursday, May 28, but Television Academy members got an advanced screening of the series finale as part of the series’ official For Your Consideration event on Tuesday evening in Los Angeles.
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