HBO’s Youth series officially renews for season 2, 48 hours after its 1st finale, with 10/10 reviews
A comedy earns a second season
Youth has been renewed by HBO following the end of its first season. The series is the latest comedy from Sharon Horgan, known for Catastrophe and Bad Sisters.
Horgan plays a 50-year-old divorcee navigating a search for love and sex while caring for her parents and raising her grown-up son. The show combines family relationships, comedy and romantic misfortune.
Strong reviews and audience reach
The series has received positive critical attention, earning a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have described it as “dazzling,” “sexy” and beautifully observed. HBO says Youth ranks among its five largest comedy launches globally. The renewal was announced after the season finale aired last Sunday.
Horgan and HBO welcome return
Horgan said she was happy to have another opportunity to portray her character’s emotional and biological crises on HBO. She also thanked viewers for their response and welcomed the chance to work again with the cast and creative team.
Amy Gravitt, HBO’s executive vice president of programming and head of comedy series for HBO and HBO Max, praised the show’s ability to move viewers between laughter and tears. She said HBO and production partner Merman were pleased to bring the ensemble back.
Key points
- HBO renewed Youth for a second season after its first-season finale aired last Sunday.
- Sharon Horgan stars as a divorced 50-year-old balancing romance, family care and parenting.
- The comedy has a 94% Rotten Tomatoes rating and ranks among HBO’s top five global comedy launches.
- Horgan and HBO executive Amy Gravitt expressed enthusiasm about returning with the cast and creative team.