Overview
- Season 5, the series finale, debuts Thursday, April 9, on HBO Max, with weekly episodes through May 28.
- Ten episodes close a blueprint the showrunners set early, with Jen Statsky saying they wanted to end on a "creative high."
- Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder lead the returning ensemble as Deborah and Ava confront legacy questions shaped by a non-compete and a false obituary.
- Early reviews from outlets including TheWrap, TV Insider, and FandomWire praise the performances and describe a smart, heartfelt sendoff.
- The season leans into industry satire, from AI and digital resurrection to contract fights, and builds a legacy-defining live comeback push that includes a Madison Square Garden target.