High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Girls is an American comedy series created by Lena Dunham, who serves as executive producer along with Judd Apatow and Jenni Konner. The series premiered on HBO on April 15, 2012.Girls stars Dunham as Hannah Horvath, an aspiring writer in her 20`s trying to navigate her personal and professional life in New York City after her parents discontinue their financial support. Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet and Adam Driver co-star as Hannah`s circle of friends, who are also trying to figure out their own lives and relationships.