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‘Hacks’ Surprises With Emmy Win For Writing In A Comedy Series As Paul W. Downs Thanks Those That Have Connected With The Show


Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky won the Emmy for best writing in a comedy series

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: (L-R) Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs, and Lucia Aniello accept the Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series award for “Hacks” onstage during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) In one of the big surprises of the night, Hacks shocked the audience beating favorite The Bear in best writing in a comedy series. This also marked the second Emmy for Aniello and Downs who had won a writing award for the shows first season.

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