HBO Releases Trailer for Sharon Horgan Comedy Series Youth

HBO has released the first trailer for Youth, a new comedy series created by, executive produced by, and starring Emmy nominee Sharon Horgan. The show is scheduled to premiere on September 20, 2026.

In the series, Horgan plays Alex, a 50-year-old divorcée navigating the complexities of modern dating while managing the demands of family life. The official logline states that the show follows her character's "search for sex and love whilst juggling caring for her ailing parents and parenting her should-be grown-up son." The trailer depicts Alex dealing with a new arthritis diagnosis, which a doctor attributes to age, and expressing a sense of urgency about her romantic life. "I need to meet someone now," she says in the trailer. "I think I've got like 10 years left as a sexual person, tops."

The supporting cast includes Rupert Friend as Patrick, Sharlene Whyte as Sam, Aran Murphy as Ruari, and Robbie Gee as Frank. The series is produced by Merman, Amandaland, Bad Sisters, and Vladimir. Alongside Horgan, executive producers are Faye Dorn, Jim Kleverweis, and Dawn Shadforth, who also directs.

Youth is an eight-episode season. The first two episodes will debut on Sunday, September 20...