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Release and premiere of Sharon Horgan HBO series Youth
Overview
Sharon Horgan, known for ‘Bad Sisters’ and ‘Catastrophe’, has released her new eight-part HBO comedy-drama series, ‘Youth’. Horgan serves as the series' star, writer, and executive producer. The series follows Alex, a 50-year-old divorcee and London literary agent, as she navigates middle age, career advancement, and the complexities of romance while caring for her elderly parents. The narrative explores her desire to remain relevant, seen, and desirable, while also managing professional responsibilities such as attending the Frankfurt Book Fair. The show highlights her role in the ‘sandwich generation’, balancing her own identity with the experience of sending her son, Ruari (played by Aran Murphy), off to university. The series is noted for its honest, witty, and often raunchy portrayal of aging and self-discovery, utilizing dark, ironic humor to address themes of sexuality and the search for identity after midlife. Horgan has described the series as a form of ‘autofiction’, drawing on her own life experiences and the ‘seismic changes’ she has faced, including her own divorce. The show is considered a spiritual successor to her previous works, ‘Pulling’ and ‘Catastrophe’. ‘Youth’ premiered on September 20, 2026, on HBO and HBO Max, with the first two episodes released simultaneously. The production features an original score by composer Jeff Cardoni, with the premiere utilizing Radiohead’s ‘Everything In Its Right Place’ alongside tracks by Geese and LCD Soundsystem. In Australia, the series is available via HBO Max and the HBO Max Prime Video Channel. Subsequent episodes are scheduled to air weekly on Sundays at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, with the series expected to conclude on November 1. The supporting cast includes Aran Murphy, Rupert Friend, Sharlene Whyte, Robbie Gee, Harriet Walter, Anne Reid, Freddie Fox, and Owen McDonnell.
Entities
Sharon Horgan · HBO · Rupert Friend · Aran Murphy · Jeff Cardoni
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sharon Horgan stars as Alex, a 50-year-old London literary agent.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] New episodes of 'Youth' debut weekly on Sundays at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The third episode, titled ‘Welcome to the Rat’s Nest’, is scheduled for release on Sunday, September 27.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The season consists of eight episodes, with the finale expected on November 1.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The series features Aran Murphy as Alex’s son, Ruarí.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesSharon Horgan discusses new HBO series Youth
Sharon Horgan discusses her HBO series Youth, an observational comedy exploring middle-age and romance through the perspective of a divorced literary agent.
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[CULTURE] 9 sourcesSharon Horgan stars in new HBO comedy-drama series ‘Youth’
Sharon Horgan stars in the new HBO comedy-drama ‘Youth’, following a 50-year-old literary agent navigating life, family, and dating in London.
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[CULTURE] 11 sourcesSharon Horgan premieres midlife comedy series ‘Youth’ on HBO
Sharon Horgan stars in and created the new HBO comedy ‘Youth’, a series exploring midlife challenges, dating, and family obligations through the eyes of a 50-year-old literary agent.
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[CULTURE] 9 sourcesSharon Horgan stars in new HBO comedy ‘Youth’
Sharon Horgan stars in the new HBO dark comedy ‘Youth’, portraying a 50-year-old literary agent navigating midlife, dating, and the responsibilities of the sandwich generation.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesSharon Horgan's new HBO series Youth releases first trailer
HBO has released the first trailer for ‘Youth’, an eight-part series created by and starring Sharon Horgan, featuring Aran Murphy as the adult son of the lead character.
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[CULTURE] 9 sourcesSharon Horgan stars in new HBO comedy-drama ‘Youth’
Sharon Horgan stars in, writes, and produces the new HBO comedy-drama ‘Youth’, premiering September 20, 2026, about a 50-year-old woman navigating love and family.
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