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HBO Max has renewed the comedy series 'Hacks' for a fourth season. Created by Paul W Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky, the show explores the relationship between a young comedy writer, Ava, and veteran comedian, Deborah, portrayed by Jean Smart. The renewal follows the conclusion of its nine-episode third season.

The Penguin is an upcoming crime drama series based on the DC Comics supervillain of the same name.

Max has given a straight-to-series order to The Pitt -- a new medical drama led by five-time Emmy Award nominee Noah Wyle.