Archive · 19 Aug 2025
'Hacks' Team Talks Show Parallels as Late-Night TV Changes
The show 'Hacks' is about to start its fifth season, and the people who make the show talked about it.
They mentioned how the end of late-night TV on 'Hacks' felt similar to what's happening with the real-life show of Stephen Colbert.
The new season will focus on the character Deborah Vance and her attempt to restart her career after being seen as the reason for the death of the late-night show.
The creators also talked about how hard it is to make these shows and their love for the city of Los Angeles where the show is filmed.
The show was also nominated for many Emmy awards, one of the biggest awards in television.
Creators and stars of 'Hacks' discussed the show's portrayal of late-night TV at a Deadline Contenders event.
The cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' mirrors the fate of Deborah Vance's late-night show on 'Hacks'.
Season 5 of 'Hacks' will focus on Deborah Vance reinventing her legacy after being blamed for the death of late-night.
The 'Hacks' team celebrated their Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and discussed the show's themes.
The team shared insights on the challenges of producing late-night shows and their love for Los Angeles.
- Who
- The creators and stars of 'Hacks', including Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, Jean Smart, and Hannah Einbinder.
- What
- Discussion of the television series 'Hacks' and its themes, mirroring the cancellation of the Colbert show.
- When
- The discussion occurred at the Deadline Contenders event, after the cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'.
- Where
- The Deadline Contenders event in Hollywood.
- Why
- To promote the series, share insights on the creative process, and reflect on the changing landscape of late-night television.
- Show Title
- 'Hacks'
- Event
- Deadline Contenders at HBO Max
- Main Topic
- Late-Night Television
- Season 5 Focus
- Deborah Vance's reinvention
- Emmy Nominations
- 14 (including Outstanding Comedy Series)