'Youth' on HBO: Cast, Plot, Release Date, and Everything You Need to Know About the Latest Comedy

Published 09/15/2026, 4:39 AM EDT

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Sharon Horgan is returning with a new complicated story filled with more chaos and drama than ever before. The actress is a household name in the industry, known for creating some of the most acclaimed shows, including the Apple TV+ series Bad Sisters. What Horgan does best is create characters and stories that refuse to follow the rules, keeping viewers hooked throughout their journey.

Her new show, Youth, brings a refreshing perspective to the story of a 50-year-old woman struggling with new challenges in life while dealing with different relationships. Before the show arrives, here is everything to know about its cast, plot, and release date.

Cast of Youth

Sharon Horgan as Alex: Sharon Horgan is a well-known writer and actress. She has created and ssome of the famous comedy series Catastrophe, Bad Sisters, Divorce, and Motherland. She has 4 Emmys nominations to her name.

Scarlett Rayner as Bridget: She has previosly starred in Your Fault: London, Trying, and The Dream Lands.

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Rupert Friend as Patrick: Rupert Friend is well known for his roles in The Libertine, and Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont. He starred in the series Anatomy of a Scandal.

Harrison Dadswell as Teddy: Harrison Dadswell has previously appeared in Bangmouth Village.

Sharlene Whyte as Sam: The actress is well known for her performances in Burnside, Lockwood & Co., and We Hunt Together.

Aran Murphy and Robbie Gee are also expected to be part of the show, playing Ruari and Frank, respectively. The show is produced by Merman, who were also behind Bad Sisters and Vladimir. The cast of the series has now been confirmed, giving viewers a better idea of the characters they can expect to see.

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With the trailer already released, the series is set to arrive on screen soon.

Release Date of Youth

The first two episodes of Youth will premiere on HBO on September 20, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET and will also be available to stream on HBO Max. The remaining six episodes will be released weekly on Sundays. And the season finale is scheduled to premiere on November 1, 2026.

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While the cast will breathe life into Alex’s complicated world, there is curiosity over what exactly she is dealing with in Youth.

Plot of Youth

The show Youth follows a 50-year-old divorced woman, Alex, played by Sharon Horgan, who is trying to find love in her life. However, finding love is not easy while one must balance the challenges of everyday life. Alex must care for her aging parents, her son, and her responsibilities while she tries to find a new relationship in life.

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What do you think about the upcoming show, Youth? Let us know in the comments.

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