Multitalented writer, director, and actress Sharon Horgan premiered her new HBO Original comedy series, Youth, on September 20, 2026. Created, written by, and starring Horgan, the eight-episode series kicked off with a two-episode debut on HBO and HBO Max, marking the first major release under her multi-year first-look television deal with the premium network. The show follows a 50-year-old divorcee navigating romance, personal identity, and family dynamics while caring for aging parents and parenting a young adult son.
Born in London and raised in County Meath, Ireland, the 56-year-old artist has built a distinguished career as one of contemporary television's most prolific creative voices. She first gained widespread acclaim as the co-creator and star of the BBC comedy series Pulling, followed by her critically praised Channel 4 and Amazon Prime comedy Catastrophe alongside Rob Delaney. Catastrophe earned Horgan a BAFTA TV Award for Best Female Performance in a Comedy Programme and a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.
In addition to her writing and acting work, Horgan co-founded the independent production banner Merman in 2014 alongside producer Clelia Mountford. Under the Merman umbrella, she created and executive produced the hit Apple TV+ dark comedy series Bad Sisters, which won multiple BAFTA TV Awards in 2023, including Best Drama Series. Her executive producing portfolio also includes the HBO comedy series Divorce, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, and numerous critically lauded UK and US television productions.
As an actress, Horgan has accumulated extensive credits across film and television, demonstrating exceptional versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. Her feature film appearances include prominent roles in Game Night, Military Wives, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, and Nicolas Cage's meta-comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. She has also lent her voice to animated hits such as Disenchantment and HouseBroken.
With Youth scheduled to air weekly episodes through its season finale on November 1, 2026, the series further solidifies Horgan's creative partnership with HBO. Critics and audiences have warmly embraced the show's blend of sharp wit and emotional honesty, continuing Horgan's tradition of exploring complex, relatable human experiences with nuanced humor.
