HBO has renewed Sharon Horgan’s comedy “Youth” for Season 2, the network announced Nov. 2, just one day after the Season 1 finale aired. The quick pickup means the series will continue beyond its eight-episode first run.
Horgan created the series and stars as Alex, a 50-year-old divorcee searching for love and sex while caring for her aging parents and a college-age son who is still finding his footing.
What HBO confirmed about the renewal
The renewal came fast. HBO announced it the day after the Season 1 finale, a turnaround that signals strong confidence in the show’s performance.
HBO said “Youth” ranks among its top five comedy launches globally, according to Variety. The series debuted with a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Horgan addressed the news in a statement. “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,” she said. “The response to ‘Youth’ has been beyond what I could have hoped for.”
Amy Gravitt, executive vice president of HBO Programming and head of HBO and HBO Max comedy series, also praised the show. “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,” Gravitt said. “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.”
What it means for fans
Gravitt’s nod to the “brilliant ensemble” bodes well for the cast, though HBO has not confirmed which actors will return for Season 2. Season 1 featured Rupert Friend as Patrick, Sharlene Whyte as Sam, Aran Murphy as Ruari and Robbie Gee as Frank alongside Horgan.
Beyond starring, Horgan writes and executive produces the series through her production company, Merman, the team behind “Bad Sisters” and “Amandaland.” Faye Dorn, Jim Kleverweis and director Dawn Shadforth round out the executive producer lineup.
Background and context
“Youth” premiered Sept. 20 on HBO, and its eight-episode first season quickly became one of the network’s strongest comedy debuts by HBO’s own measure. A near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and a top-five global launch ranking gave HBO a clear case for moving fast, and it did. All eight Season 1 episodes are streaming on HBO Max.
What’s next
HBO has not released a premiere date, episode count or production start date for Season 2. Casting and scheduling details should follow as HBO and Merman move into production planning.
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