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HBO renews Sharon Horgan comedy Youth for a second season

HBO has ordered a second season of the comedy series Youth starring Sharon Horgan.

HBO Renews Sharon Horgan Comedy ‘Youth’ For a Season 2
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Cast and plot details

The show features Sharon Horgan as a 50-year-old divorcee dealing with her parents and son. Rupert Friend, Sharlene Whyte, Aran Murphy, and Robbie Gee also appear in the series. The first season contained eight episodes that are currently available on HBO Max.

Production performance metrics

HBO stated that the series ranks among the top five comedy launches globally. Critics gave the show a 97 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. Variety noted the creator has a magnetic screen presence and sharp writing skills.

Executive team reaction

Amy Gravitt, head of HBO comedy series, praised each performance as more delightful than the next. She expressed excitement about working with partners at Merman on the project. The executive vice president highlighted the brilliant cast and creative team involved.

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