HBO renews Sharon Horgan’s comedy Youth for a second season
The renewal follows the first-season finale on November 1. All 8 episodes of the debut season are available on HBO Max.
Sharon Horgan’s comedy Youth will return for a second season at HBO, following a renewal announced on November 2. Horgan created and wrote the series and also plays its lead character.
The announcement came a day after the first season ended on November 1. Its 8 episodes are available to stream on HBO Max.
Horgan plays Alex, a divorced 50-year-old pursuing love and sex while raising a son who should already be independent and caring for her aging parents. The cast also includes Rupert Friend as Patrick, Sharlene Whyte as Sam, Aran Murphy as Ruari and Robbie Gee as Frank.
In a statement shared with Variety, Horgan expressed gratitude for the response to the show and the opportunity to work with its cast and creative team again. Amy Gravitt, who heads comedy at HBO and HBO Max, also welcomed the ensemble’s return, citing HBO’s partnership with Merman.
