# HBO Renews Sharon Horgan Comedy ‘Youth’ For a Season 2

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/hbo-renews-sharon-horgan-comedy-youth-for-a-season-2/
- Published: 2026-11-02T21:30:24+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T22:27:44+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/youth-sharon-horgan-hbo-renewed-season-2-1236937886/
- Topics: Entertainment, TV

## Key points

- HBO has ordered a second season of “Youth”.
- Its eight-episode first season is streaming on HBO Max.
- HBO says it is among its top five comedy launches globally.

## Summary

HBO has renewed Sharon Horgan’s comedy series “Youth” for a second season. The decision gives the story of Alex, a 50-year-old divorcee balancing relationships, her parents’ declining health and concerns about her son, another season to develop.

The first season is streaming on HBO Max and ran for eight episodes. HBO says it ranks among its five biggest comedy launches globally; it has a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score. Horgan stars, writes and executive produces, with Rupert Friend, Sharlene Whyte, Aran Murphy and Robbie Gee also in the cast.

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