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HBO Renews Sharon Horgan Comedy Youth for Season 2

The series, created and starring Sharon Horgan, has been ordered for a second season by HBO.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Youth

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HBO has ordered a second season of Youth, the comedy created, written, and starring Sharon Horgan, extending the series' run on HBO Max. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

HBO has renewed the comedy Youth for a second season. The series stars and is written by Sharon Horgan, and Season 1 is streaming on HBO Max.

Why it matters

The renewal signals HBO's continued investment in its comedy lineup, which the network says includes Youth among its top five global comedy launches. For U.S. viewers, it extends the series' availability on HBO Max.

HBO places Youth among its top five comedy launches globally, and the series holds a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes. No figures on viewership or the Season 2 release timeline were provided.

The players

Sharon Horgan

Sharon Horgan is an Irish writer, actor, and producer known for co-creating and starring in comedy series and for her work on the sitcom Catastrophe.

HBO

HBO is the American premium cable and streaming network owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, known for prestige comedy and drama series.

The details

HBO issued the Season 2 order for Youth, which Sharon Horgan stars in, writes, and executive produces. The cast includes Rupert Friend, Sharlene Whyte, Aran Murphy, and Robbie Gee, and Merman produces the series with Faye Dorn as executive producer.

Timeline

  1. November 2, 2026: HBO announces the Season 2 renewal of Youth.

Market Landscape

The renewal continues HBO's push to keep prestige comedy central to its streaming identity, following the model of Horgan's earlier series that built a loyal critical following. It places Youth alongside HBO's other recent comedy launches as the network competes with rival streamers for scripted comedy audiences.

Season 1 of Youth is currently streaming on HBO Max for U.S. subscribers. Season 2 has been ordered, but no release date or platform change has been announced.

The takeaway

Viewers who have not yet watched Youth can stream Season 1 on HBO Max ahead of the next season. Checking HBO's official announcements will reveal the Season 2 premiere date once it is set.

Further reading

Explore more coverage of Youth for the latest on this comedy's rise.