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Sharon Horgan's 'Youth' Premieres on HBO Max
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In Short: Sharon Horgan's new HBO series, 'Youth,' premiered on HBO Max this week, starring Horgan as Alex, a 50-year-old divorcee seeking love and adventure while managing her ageing parents and a troubled son.
Horgan, known for her authentic storytelling in shows like 'Catastrophe' and 'Pulling,' says she is proud to put a middle-aged woman in a 'kind of love story.
Horgan's character, Alex, is a literary agent who used to own a bookstore that went under, adding to her growing list of grievances as she approaches 50.
The series is praised for its excellent writing and acting, with Horgan capturing the nuances of Alex's emotions and the comedic friction generated from her efforts to rush aspects of life.
While 'Youth' is well-received for its charm and insight into aging, some critics note that Horgan's undeniable beauty can be somewhat distracting for an audience looking to relate to her character.
Horgan acknowledges the issue, explaining in a recent interview, 'I didn’t have any decent products until I hit 50.
Despite the potential disconnect, Horgan's chemistry with her scene partners is evident, making the series a compelling watch.
Horgan has been thinking about the premise of 'Youth' since she was approaching her 50s, aiming to explore the world of middle-aged women through the lens of a divorced woman.
What this adds
The series is well-cast, with Horgan having chemistry with every scene partner.
Critics note that while the premise of a middle-aged woman seeking love and adventure is relatable, Horgan's undeniable beauty can be a distraction for some viewers.
Background
The new HBO series explores the life of a 50-year-old divorcee navigating midlife.
What's confirmed
- Horgan, known for her authentic storytelling in shows like 'Catastrophe' and 'Pulling,' says she is proud to put a middle-aged woman in a 'kind of love story.
- Horgan's character, Alex, is a literary agent who used to own a bookstore that went under, adding to her growing list of grievances as she approaches 50.
- The series is praised for its excellent writing and acting, with Horgan capturing the nuances of Alex's emotions and the comedic friction generated from her efforts to rush aspects of life.
- While 'Youth' is well-received for its charm and insight into aging, some critics note that Horgan's undeniable beauty can be somewhat distracting for an audience looking to relate to her character.
- Horgan acknowledges the issue, explaining in a recent interview, 'I didn’t have any decent products until I hit 50.
- Despite the potential disconnect, Horgan's chemistry with her scene partners is evident, making the series a compelling watch.
- Horgan has been thinking about the premise of 'Youth' since she was approaching her 50s, aiming to explore the world of middle-aged women through the lens of a divorced woman.
What's still developing
- Written by and starring the British Horgan, this is an HBO series that feels like a continuation of Horgan’s ongoing 30-year project to tell honest, authentic-feeling stories of modern women navigating life’s various personal and professional relationships.
- A decade later Horgan was exploring a couple starting a family a little later in life with Prime Video’s Catastrophe.
- And now, almost like clockwork, we’re ten years on again with Youth.
- In this show, Horgan plays a woman on the cusp of being an emptynester.
- By turns tender and sardonic, Youth has all the rapier wit that’s become writer and actress Sharon Horgan ’s signature over the years.
- Premiering on HBO Max this week, the show stars Horgan as Alex, a 50-year-old divorcee seeking love and adventure while having to take care of her ageing parents and a troubled son.
- I haven’t done anything like Youth before.” Youth is an ensemble comedy drama with Alex the first among equals, and Horgan gave careful attention to its casting, which she says has always been a huge part of her work as a showrunner: “Whenever I have a specific idea in my head, it doesn’t mean that this is a person we are going to offer a role to.
- While working on casting for Youth, I was searching for someone who was not only perfect for the tone of the show, which is one thing, but also comedically and dramatically brilliant.
- “Or maybe they’ll say it’s just like my other sitcoms?” Youth is available to watch now on HBO Max.
- HBO is wasting little time in introducing audiences to its latest comedy, releasing the first two episodes of Youth on September 20.
- Where Episode 1 established Alex’s (Sharon Horgan) increasingly complicated relationship with middle age, Episode 2 begins to show just how difficult it is for her to make time for herself when everyone around her seems to need something from her.
- Horgan and Whyte are entertaining together, particularly as the boundaries between their professional relationship and personal friendship become increasingly blurred.
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