What Do Women Really Want? HBO Max’s ‘Hacks’ Has Some Ideas (and Nine Emmy Nominations)

For creatives and studio executives looking to reach new and more diverse audiences—especially in a time when cultural divisions often push networks to oversimplify or water down content—Hacks offers a roadmap: Respect women viewers. Tell stories that reflect the complexity of their work, relationships and daily realities. And above all, recognize that validation and understanding aren’t side notes to entertainment—they’re at the core of what makes it resonate.