Created by and starring BAFTA winner Sharon Horgan (Catastrophe, Bad Sisters), Youth brings a sharp, unapologetic perspective on midlife reinvention to HBO. Set in London, the comedy-drama follows Alex, a fifty-year-old literary agent navigating the messy fallout of a recent divorce while juggling awkward romantic entanglements, a wayward teenage son, and demanding clients.
Episode 1 Songs: "Lockjaw" (Aired September 20, 2026)
7 SongsEpisode 2 Songs: "Wagon Burner" (Aired September 20, 2026)
6 SongsEpisode 3: "Welcome to the Rat's Nest"
Airing September 27, 2026Episode 3 premieres tonight on HBO and Max. The complete scene-by-scene music guide and verified audio preview clips will be added right after the broadcast.
Youth Official Trailer Music
1 SongThe promotional trailer for HBO's Youth features Santigold's infectious indie-pop anthem:
About Youth • HBO Series Overview
The soundtrack of Youth mirrors the chaotic emotional rhythm of Alex's daily life, leaning into an eclectic mix of sharp post-punk, vintage alternative rock, and classic electroclash. The musical selections shift effortlessly from the punk fury of Amyl and the Sniffers to the seductive electroclash of Goldfrapp and LCD Soundsystem, paired with raw emotional cuts from Fiona Apple and Radiohead.
The series features an original score composed by veteran comedy-drama maestro Jeff Cardoni (Silicon Valley, The Kominsky Method, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates), whose instrumental cues weave seamlessly between biting humor and heartfelt midlife vulnerability.
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