Youth is a British romantic comedy-drama series created by Sharon Horgan. The HBO series is set in London, and it follows Alex, a divorced literary agent in her 50s, as she juggles her professional commitments and her responsibilities as a mother while also trying to get back into the complex dating scene. Youth stars Sharon Horgan, Rupert Friend, Sharlene Whyte, Aran Murphy, and Robbie Gee. If you loved the hilarious comedy, entertaining story, and compelling characters in HBO’s Youth, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Catastrophe (Prime Video)
Catastrophe is a British romantic comedy-drama series co-created by Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan. The Channel 4 series is set in London, and it follows Rob Norris, an American advertising executive on a business trip in London where he meets schoolteacher Sharon Morris. They spend some time together and go their separate ways, but when Rob learns that Sharon is pregnant, he returns and tries to support her. Catastrophe stars Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Ashley Jensen, Mark Bonnar, Carrie Fisher, and Frances Tomelty.
Better Things (Hulu, Disney+, & Rent on Prime Video)
Better Things is a comedy-drama series co-created by Pamela Adlon and Louis C.K. The FX series is set in Los Angeles, and it follows Sam Fox, a working actress and single mother, as she struggles to focus on her professional career while also raising her three daughters. Better Things stars Pamela Anderson, Mikey Madison, Hannah Alligood, Olivia Edward, and Celia Imrie.
Divorce (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Divorce is a comedy-drama series created by Sharon Horgan. The HBO series is set in New York City, and it follows Frances and Robert Dufresne, a middle-aged couple, as they decide to separate and go their own ways amicably, but the drawn-out process of a divorce tests their patience. Divorce stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, Molly Shannon, Talia Balsam, Tracy Letts, and Sterling Jerins.
Pulling (Buy DVD on Amazon)
Pulling is a British comedy series co-created by Sharon Horgan and Dennis Kelly. The BBC Three series is set in Hackney, East London, and it revolves around three single mothers who help each other in navigating the complex modern dating scene and careers while trying to raise their children. Pulling stars Sharon Horgan, Tanya Franks, Rebekah Staton, and Cavan Clerkin.
Motherland (BritBox & Rent on Prime Video)
Motherland is a British comedy series co-created by Sharon Horgan, Graham Linehan, Helen Serafinowicz, and Holly Walsh. The BBC Two series is set in West London, and it follows Julia, a working mother, as she faces many challenges while trying to raise her children with little to no help from her husband while also trying to maintain her career. Motherland stars Anna Maxwell Martin, Lucy Punch, Diane Morgan, Paul Ready, Philippa Dunne, and Tanya Moodie.
And Just Like That… (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
And Just Like That… is a comedy-drama series created by Darren Star. Based on Candace Bushnell’s HBO series Sex and the City, the HBO Max series serves as a sequel to the original series, and it follows Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte, now in their 50s, as they try to support each other through various hurdles in their relationships and jobs. And Just Like That… stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Mario Cantone, David Eigenberg, and Willie Garson.
Fleabag (Prime Video)
Fleabag is a British dark comedy-drama series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Based on Waller-Bridge’s one-woman show of the same name, the Prime Video series is set in London, and it follows a grieving young woman who uses sex and sarcasm to avoid her feelings. She also has a contentious relationship with her sister and her father’s girlfriend. Fleabag stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sian Clifford, Andrew Scott, Ben Aldridge, Hugh Skinner, Hugh Dennis, and Jenny Rainsford.