Youth review
This brutal, hilarious new show about life as a fiftysomething is full of all the heart and humour of human life. At points it’s mesmerisingly perfect
TL;DR
- "Youth" stars Sharon Horgan as Alex, a fiftysomething literary agent and divorcee dealing with family, career, and dating.
- The show is described as the third part of a loose trilogy started by "Pulling" and followed by "Catastrophe."
- Alex faces challenges including aging parents, a troubled son, a useless ex-husband, and the desire to date and improve her work standing.
- A notable scene involves Alex navigating a sex scene with a partner, highlighting her self-awareness and emotional state.
- The series satirizes the publishing industry with characters like a disgruntled former client and an elderly author with controversial books.
- The show is commended for its realistic portrayal of all characters and human experiences, not just female or perimenopausal aspects.
- Horgan's talent for "grotesques" is present in the publishing characters, but the core of the show is its truth and humor.