The Peacock Theater erupted with applause and cheers when HBO’s Hacks won the award for Outstanding Comedy Series. Many people had expected The Bear to take the top spot this year, but Jean Smart and the Hacks team proved everyone wrong. Hacks won three awards from 14 nominations at the Creative Arts Emmys and tonight’s event.
Jean Smart, the leading performer on the show, added another accolade to her list. She won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. The show’s writers, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky, won Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for their work on the episode “Bulletproof.”
Hannah Einbinder, a co-star, was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress. Paul W. Downs was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor, and Lucia Aniello was recognized for her directing in “Bulletproof.”
At last week’s Creative Arts Emmys, the team was also nominated in categories like Outstanding Contemporary Costumes and Outstanding Guest Actor for Christopher Lloyd.
After a year-long break between its second and third seasons, Hacks has returned to the awards scene with a bang. Alongside Shōgun, the HBO comedy performed exceptionally well at the Television Critics Association (TCA) Awards in July. While Shōgun won four awards, Hacks secured two.
It was announced in the spring that the comedy would return for a fourth season. The specifics are still unknown, but the cast is set to begin filming soon, showing that the network values the show’s continued success and popularity.
Other Nominees for Outstanding Comedy Series
The competition for Outstanding Comedy Series was fierce. Along with Hacks and The Bear, other contenders included FX’s Reservation Dogs, HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, ABC’s Abbott Elementary, Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, Apple TV+’s Palm Royale, and FX’s What We Do in the Shadows.
Each show brought something unique and exciting, showcasing remarkable talent both in front of and behind the camera. Check out more of our Emmys coverage and stay tuned for updates on Season 4 of Hacks. Stream the show now on Max.
