#80 – Hacks is the Best HBO Show That’s Not on HBO

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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