Alex is a 50-year-old divorced literary agent in London navigating the messy realities of midlife. She’s juggling a demanding career, caring for her aging parents, and parenting her son Ruari, who has impulsively dropped out of university and moved back home. At the same time, Alex is trying to restart her love life, exploring new relationships while confronting her own fears about aging, relevance, and what “youth” really means at this stage of life. The series blends sharp humor with heartfelt moments as Alex stumbles through dating, family chaos, and professional pressures.

Title: Youth
Year: 2026
Type: TV Series (Comedy-Drama)
Country: United Kingdom / United States (co-production)
Language: English
Director: Jim O’Hanlon, Dawn Shadforth, and others
Creator: Sharon Horgan
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Family
Stars: Sharon Horgan, Rupert Friend, Sharlene Whyte, Aran Murphy, Robbie Gee, Harriet Walter, Anne Reid, Owen McDonnell, Scarlett Rayner, Nadia Parkes
Episodes: 8
Network: HBO (U.S.), Sky Atlantic (UK)
Streaming: HBO Max
Premiere Date: September 20, 2026 (two-episode premiere)
Finale Date: November 1, 2026