Hacks is a comedy-drama series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky. The Max series revolves around the toxic professional relationship between Deborah Vance, a once legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedian and Ava Daniels, a down-on-her-luck young comedy writer, as they work together to get Deborah her respect and career back. Hacks stars Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Megan Stalter, Paul W. Downs, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Kaitlin Olson, and Christopher McDonald. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, unlikely friendship, and compelling characters in Hacks, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Crashing (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Crashing is a semi-autobiographical comedy-drama series created by Pete Holmes. The HBO series follows Pete Holmes, a comedian who struggles to pursue his stand-up comedy career after his wife cheats on him, leaving him heartbroken, divorced, and homeless. Crashing stars Pete Holmes, Artie Lange, Lauren Lapkus, George Basil, Dov Davidoff, Aparna Nancherla, Jermaine Fowler, Henry Zebrowski, Zach Cherry, T.J. Miller, and Audrie J. Neenan.
I’m Dying Up Here (Paramount+ with Showtime & Rent on Prime Video)
I’m Dying Up Here is a comedy-drama series created by David Flebotte. Based on the nonfiction book of the same name by William Knoedelseder, the Showtime series is set in the 1970s in Los Angeles and revolves around a group of stand-up comedians who do everything they can to get a chance to perform. I’m Dying Up Here stars Melissa Leo, Ari Graynor, Clark Duke, Michael Angarano, Andrew Santino, Stephen Guarino, Erik Griffin, RJ Cyler, Al Madrigal, and Jake Lacy.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is a period comedy-drama series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. The Prime Video series is set in the late 1950s in New York City, and it follows Miriam “Midge” Maisel, a housewife whose dream life shatters before her eyes, leading her to pursue an unlikely career in stand-up comedy. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel stars Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle, Tony Shalhoub, Kevin Pollak, Caroline Aaron, Jane Lynch, Luke Kirby, Reid Scott, Alfie Fuller, and Jason Ralph.
Broad City (Hulu, Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Broad City is a comedy series created by Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson. The Comedy Central series is set in New York and it follows best friends Abbi Abrams and Ilana Wexler as they struggle with surviving the chaotic lifestyle of New York City. Broad City stars Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Hannibal Buress, Paul W. Downs, John Gemberling, Arturo Castro, Stephen Schneider, Chris Gethard, and Eliot Glazer.
The Other Two (Max & Prime Video Add-On)
The Other Two is a comedy series created by Chris Kelly and Sara Schneider. The Comedy Central and later on HBO Max series follows siblings Cary, an aspiring actor and Brooke, a former professional dancer, who are unhappy with how their life turned out, and to add salt to the wound, their 13-year-old brother suddenly becomes internet-famous. The Other Two stars Heléne Yorke, Drew Tarver, Case Walker, Ken Marino, Molly Shannon, Brandon Scott Jones, and Josh Segarra.
Grace and Frankie (Netflix)
Grace and Frankie is a comedy series created by Marta Kauffman and Howard J. Morris. The Netflix series revolves around the unlikely friendship between Grace Hanson and Frankie, two aging women who discover that their husbands and gay and in love with each other. Grace and Frankie stars Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen, Brooklyn Decker, Ethan Embry, June Diane Raphael, and Baron Vaughn.
Loot (Apple TV+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Loot is a comedy series created by Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard. The Apple TV+ series follows Molly Wells, a recently divorced woman whose ex-husband was a tech billionaire. She gets a lot of money through her divorce, making her the third wealthiest woman in the US. She begins running a charitable foundation to stay relevant and give back to the world. Loot stars Maya Rudolph, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Joel Kim Booster, Ron Funches, Nat Faxon, Meagen Fay, and Stephanie Styles.
The Comeback (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Comeback is a mockumentary-style satirical comedy series created by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King. The HBO series is set in Los Angeles, and it follows Valerie Cherish, a fading sitcom star, as she attempts to revive her career through a reality show but struggles to stay relevant in the ever-changing industry and the world. The Comeback stars Lisa Kudrow, Damian Young, Robert Michael Morris, Laura Silverman, Malin Akerman, Lance Barber, and Robert Bagnell.