Max's Next Hit Show Set to Premiere Season 3 - A Perfect Replacement for Curb Your Enthusiasm
Get ready for the highly anticipated Season 3 premiere of Max's top-notch replacement for Curb, coming soon!
HBO will bid farewell to Curb Your Enthusiasm in April 2024, but Max has a new comedy show ready to take its place. After 25 years on HBO, Curb Your Enthusiasm is ending with its twelfth season this year, marking the end of Larry David's groundbreaking comedy series. The final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm consists of 10 episodes, with only five left before the show concludes, closing the chapter on HBO's longest-running comedy series.
Following the conclusion of other HBO comedies like Veep and Barry, finding a replacement for Curb Your Enthusiasm on Max is a challenge. However, a promising comedy series that debuted on Max in 2021 is ready to step in, with two successful seasons already released. After the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm airs on April 7, 2024, the third season of the new Max-streaming comedy show will premiere on May 2, 2024.
Hacks Is Max's Perfect Comedy Show Replacement For Curb Your Enthusiasm After Season 12
Jean Smart as Deborah Vance Wearing a Big Sun Hat in Hacks Season 2 - Hacks Is Max's Perfect Comedy Show Replacement For Curb Your Enthusiasm After Season 12
If you enjoy watching Curb Your Enthusiasm, then you might also like Hacks, a comedy TV show that premiered in May 2021 and is still ongoing. Hacks follows the story of Ava Daniels, a struggling comedy writer, and Deborah Vance, a famous comedian known for her stand-up performances in Las Vegas. Both seasons of Hacks have received high praise from critics, with 100% scores on Rotten Tomatoes, and the upcoming season 3 is expected to continue this trend.
It's interesting to note that both Hacks and Curb Your Enthusiasm feature comedian Kaitlin Olson in recurring roles.
Both "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Hacks" focus on comedians experiencing a career comeback after the conclusion of their successful TV series. In "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David, portraying a fictionalized version of himself, attempts to reenter the stand-up comedy scene or explore other projects in Hollywood following the end of his sitcom "Seinfeld." Similarly, in "Hacks," Jean Smart's character, Deborah Vance, sees her Las Vegas comedy show revitalized long after the peak of her stand-up career and the conclusion of her popular sitcom. Both Larry David and Deborah Vance also share a common disdain for others, leading to comedic moments in both shows.
Hacks Already Has More Emmy Wins Than Curb Your Enthusiasm After Only 3 Years
Larry orders in a restaurant in Curb Your Enthusiasm - Hacks Already Has More Emmy Wins Than Curb Your Enthusiasm After Only 3 Years
While Curb Your Enthusiasm has had 12 seasons on HBO, it has only won two Emmys in its 25-year history: Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series in 2003 and Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series in 2012. In contrast, Hacks, which has only aired for two seasons, has already won six Emmys, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Awards are not always the best measure of a show's quality and impact, but Hacks' success in this area is helping it establish itself as a strong contender in Max's comedy show lineup.
Year | Emmy Award Category | Winner | TV Show Title |
|---|---|---|---|
2003 | Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series | Robert B. Weide | Curb Your Enthusiasm |
2012 | Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series | Steven A. Rasch | Curb Your Enthusiasm |
2021 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Jean Smart | Hacks |
2021 | Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series | Lucia Aniello | Hacks |
2021 | Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky | Hacks |
2022 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Jean Smart | Hacks |
2022 | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Laruie Metcalf | Hacks |
2022 | Outstanding Contemporary Costumes | Kathleen Felix-Hage & Karen Bellamy | Hacks |
Editor's P/S:
As a fan of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," I am saddened to hear of its impending end. Larry David's unique brand of cringe comedy has brought countless hours of laughter and discomfort over the years. While I am eagerly anticipating the final season, I am also excited about the prospect of "Hacks" stepping into its place. The show's critical acclaim and Emmy wins suggest that it has the potential to fill the comedy void left by "Curb."
The similarities between "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Hacks" are intriguing. Both shows feature comedians navigating their careers post-peak, and both characters share a disdain for others that leads to hilarious situations. I am particularly impressed by the success that "Hacks" has achieved in such a short amount of time. With its strong writing, talented cast, and awards recognition, I believe that "Hacks" has the potential to become a worthy successor to "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
