Sharon Horgan's ‘Youth’ Renewed For Season 2 At HBO
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Key Points:
- HBO has renewed the series Youth for a second season, with Sharon Horgan returning as literary agent Alex, less than 24 hours after the season one finale aired.
- Youth follows a 50-year-old divorcee navigating relationships, caring for aging parents, and parenting her grown son, with Horgan also serving as creator and writer of the show.
- The first season ended on an open note, with Alex ending a relationship with Patrick and dealing with complex personal and professional situations, including a one-night stand and workplace dynamics.
- Produced by Horgan’s company Merman, Youth marks her return to HBO seven years after her previous show Divorce, and she expressed gratitude for the positive response and opportunity to continue the series.
- HBO executives praised Horgan’s unique blend of humor and emotion, highlighting the strong performances and expressing excitement for the upcoming season with the original cast and creative team.
