Aran Murphy plays Ruari in HBO’s Youth, giving Alex’s troubled returning son a guarded presence as his university story slowly comes into focus.
Sharon Horgan
Who Is Alex in Youth? Sharon Horgan’s New HBO Character Explained
Alex is Youth’s 50-year-old London literary agent, a divorced mother balancing romance, aging parents and her son Ruari’s return home in London.
Youth Episode 3 Release Date: When Sharon Horgan’s HBO Comedy Returns After Its Two-Episode Premiere
Youth Episode 3 arrives September 27 on HBO and HBO Max after the two-episode premiere, continuing Alex and Ruari’s unsettled return home in London.
Youth Episode 2 Recap: Alex Reconnects With Patrick as Ruari’s Problems Get Harder to Ignore
Youth Episode 2 brings Alex and Patrick back together while Ruari’s unexplained university exit grows into a problem she can no longer avoid.
Youth Episode 1 Recap: Why Alex’s Jaw Locks and What Her Diagnosis Means
Youth Episode 1 gives Alex a locked jaw and an arthritis diagnosis as her son Ruari unexpectedly returns, disrupting her attempt to move forward.




