HBO has renewed Youth for Season 2, giving Sharon Horgan’s comedy another chapter after its eight-episode first season. Created by and starring Horgan and produced by Merman, the HBO Original series is available to stream in full on HBO Max.
Haven’t watched yet? Read our Youth review for a spoiler-light look at Sharon Horgan’s HBO comedy before streaming the first season.
Sharon Horgan plays Alex, a 50-year-old divorcee searching for sex and love while caring for her ailing parents and parenting a son who should already be grown up. The first-season ensemble includes Rupert Friend as Patrick, Sharlene Whyte as Sam, Aran Murphy as Ruari and Robbie Gee as Frank.
Sharon Horgan Reacts to Youth’s Season 2 Renewal
Horgan welcomed the opportunity to return to the comedy and reunite with its cast and creative team.
“I’m so happy to get another opportunity to live out my emotional and biological crises on HBO. I can’t think of a better platform to air my UTI problems on. The response to YOUTH has been beyond what I could have hoped for. I’m so grateful for the response and the chance to work with this incredible cast and creative team once more.”
— Sharon Horgan
Amy Gravitt, EVP, HBO Programming, Head of HBO & HBO Max Comedy Series, also praised the ensemble and Horgan’s combination of comedy and emotional storytelling.
“In a way that only she can, Sharon has created a show that makes us howl with laughter and with tears – often in the same moment. Each performance in YOUTH is more delightful than the next. Along with our partners at Merman, we are so thrilled to have this brilliant ensemble back for another season.”
— Amy Gravitt
HBO Highlights Youth’s Global Launch
According to HBO’s renewal announcement, Youth ranks among the network’s top five comedy launches globally. HBO also notes that the series debuted with a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, alongside praise from TIME, The Guardian and Variety.
Who Is Behind Youth?
Youth is produced by Merman, whose credits include Amandaland, Bad Sisters and Vladimir. Horgan stars in, writes and executive produces the series.
The first season’s additional executive producers are Faye Dorn for Merman, Jim Kleverweis and Dawn Shadforth. Shadforth also directs.
Where to Watch Youth
All eight episodes of Youth Season 1 are now streaming on HBO Max. The renewal announcement does not include a Season 2 premiere date, episode count or production schedule.
The new order confirms the series will continue, with further details about its next season still to come. For more HBO announcements and streaming coverage, explore the Seat42F TV Series Hub.
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