Hacks is back — and better than ever? That's the critical consensus for the Emmy-winning comedy, which returns with its fourth season on Thursday with two episodes.

As of this morning, Season 4 has a universal acclaim score of 94 on Metacritic based on five reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it stands at 100 percent based on 10 reviews.

Season 4 picks up right where the shocking Season 3 finale left off after Ava (Hannah Einbinder) blackmailed Deborah (Jean Smart) to get the head writer position at the latter's new late-night show. And Deborah, who has never met a grudge she doesn't like, obviously does not let Ava off the hook. But with bigger fish to fry — launching a show with late night's first female host that must be a hit — they must try to put their differences aside. Meanwhile, Jimmy (Paul W. Downs) and Kayla (Megan Stalter) as they set up shop as partners of their new...