Horgan’s ‘Youth’ Debuts on HBO Max, Satirizing Midlife Dating and Caregiving
Sharon Horgan’s new HBO Max series, Youth, premieres on September 21, 2026. The eight-part dramedy follows Alex, a 50-year-old divorced literary agent navigating the 'sandwich generation' by caring for aging parents and a teenage son while re-entering the dating scene. Horgan describes the show as an autobiographical exploration of menopause, aging, and post-divorce life, blending sharp satire of the publishing industry with honest depictions of physical and emotional insecurities. Critics praise the series for its frankness regarding midlife realities, including postmenopausal issues and the complexities of modern dating, while noting the strong chemistry between Horgan and co-stars.
