‘Youth’ Episode 3 Release Date, Time and Where to Watch as Alex’s Midlife Chaos Keeps Building
Sharon Horgan’s latest dark comedy for HBO premiered its first two episodes on September 20, and viewers are already looking ahead. The ‘Youth’ episode 3 release is the next big date on the calendar, and it arrives right on schedule with the show’s weekly Sunday rhythm.
If you binged the double premiere and want to know exactly when to tune in again, here is everything you need to know. From the airtime to the streaming options, plus what we know about the next chapter in Alex’s messy love life, this is your guide to the latest ‘Youth’ episode.
‘Youth’ Episode Release Date and Time
The third episode is set to arrive on Sunday, September 27, following the two episodes that dropped on September 20. The episode is titled ‘Welcome to the Rat’s Nest.’
As for the time, HBO said new episodes of the season would debut weekly on Sundays at the same time as the premiere, which was 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. That means East Coast viewers can settle in for a late Sunday night, while West Coast viewers get the same slot on their own clocks.
After the third episode, the schedule continues with one new episode each week, with the fourth landing on October 4 and the fifth on October 11. The eight episode season is set to wrap with the finale on Sunday, November 1. Note that one review listed a different finale date, so it is worth double checking closer to the end of the run.
Where to Watch ‘Youth’ Online
The simplest answer is HBO. ‘Youth’ airs on HBO at 10 p.m. ET and streams on the same day on HBO Max. If you missed the live broadcast, the streaming option means you can catch up whenever suits you.
For those who cut the cord, there are other routes in. New Hulu subscribers can watch ‘Youth’ during a free trial when one is offered, although the HBO Max add on must be added to the Hulu plan. That is handy if you already live inside the Hulu ecosystem.
International audiences have options too. Australian viewers can stream ‘Youth’ on HBO Max, and it is also available through the HBO Max Prime Video Channel in Australia. Availability and timing can differ by region, so check your local HBO Max listing before Sunday night.
What to Expect From the Episode?
Details on the third episode are still thin, so let’s be honest about what we can and cannot say. The title, ‘Welcome to the Rat’s Nest,’ has been listed, but the sources we found did not include an official synopsis for it. Anything more specific would be guesswork, and this is a show that rewards patience.
What we can do is look at where the story stands. In the first episode, Alex deals with an unexpected diagnosis, her son Ruari’s graduation stunt, her ex’s plans to move to Canada and a date with an older man. In the second, she meets with one of her agency’s most valuable authors, tries to get Ruari to talk to her and reconnects with Patrick.
That leaves plenty of threads dangling as the show moves forward. Alex is pulled between work, romance and family, and Patrick is clearly a complication. Rupert Friend told Vanity Fair that his character is childlike rather than childish, with a Peter Pan complex, which suggests Alex’s situationship is not about to get any simpler.
Why Critics Are Talking About Sharon Horgan’s Alex
The reception has been warm. The Hollywood Reporter described the series as a fleet and frisky reminder that growing into yourself is a lifelong endeavor. That fits the tone of a comedy that balances sharp jokes with real emotional weight.
The show’s central idea is also striking. Horgan explained to Vanity Fair that she wanted to explore life through the lens of a divorced woman who feels she has a specific amount of time left to find happiness. In its analysis, IndieWire argued that at its best the series feels like a defense of fun as a fundamental right.
The ensemble helps too. Rupert Friend plays Patrick, Sharlene Whyte plays Sam, Aran Murphy plays Ruari and Robbie Gee plays Frank, with Harriet Walter, Anne Reid and Freddie Fox recurring. With a cast that deep, the Sunday night appointment viewing only gets richer. Now that Alex is heading into ‘Welcome to the Rat’s Nest,’ do you think she is finally ready to choose what she wants, or will Patrick pull her right back in?
