Sharon Horgan’s HBO Comedy ‘Youth’ Is a Light, Breezy Take on Middle Age: TV Review Sharon Horgan's latest HBO series, "Youth," is generating buzz for its refreshingly honest portrayal of middle age.
The show follows Alex, a 50 year old book agent navigating the challenges of her empty nest and perimenopause.
Beneath this relatable premise lies a more profound insight: that this stage of life has been woefully underserved by comedy. Horgan's decision to write about middle age is no accident.