‘Hacks’ Spinoff Will Never Happen, Paul W. Downs Says: ‘We Feel So Happy With How It Ended’

The fifth and final season of HBO's 'Hacks' just shattered Emmy history, earning the most nominations ever for a comedy series in a single year. But don't expect a spinoff anytime soon. Co-creator and star Paul W. Downs told Variety the team won't be extending the show's universe—they're too satisfied with how it all wrapped up to mess with a perfect ending.

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