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Sharon Horgan's 'Youth' Comedy for 50s Single Life
Sharon Horgan's new HBO comedy 'Youth' tackles dating and aging in your 50s with sharp humor.
In brief
Sharon Horgan's new HBO comedy 'Youth' tackles dating and aging in your 50s with sharp humor. A divorced literary agent navigates dating, parenting, and aging in her 50s through relatable chaos. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Coming-of-Middle-Age Comedy
Sharon Horgan's new HBO series Youth follows a divorced literary agent in her 50s navigating dating, parenting, and aging.
“Think less coming-of-age and more coming-of-middle-age.”
Alex's 50s Challenges
Alex deals with her son heading to university, elderly parents needing help, and ex-husband still in her life.
Dating Rekindled
Alex reconnects with a former partner while questioning her dating life and self-confidence in her 50s.
Critical Acclaim
The series earned a perfect 100 percent critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes with praise for its humor and accuracy.
Cast Highlights
Sharon Horgan stars as Alex with Rupert Friend, Sharlene Whyte, and Cillian Murphy's son Aran Murphy in key roles.
Where to Watch
Youth is available on HBO Max with the first two episodes streaming now and new episodes weekly.
The bottom line
A divorced literary agent navigates dating, parenting, and aging in her 50s through relatable chaos.
