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Euphoria Returns: 5 Years Later, Chaos Ensues
10 Apr
Summary
- Season 3 jumps five years ahead, moving characters out of high school.
- Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney have busy careers.
- New season deals with Angus Cloud's tragic death and a huge debt.
HBO's "Euphoria" is set to premiere its highly anticipated third season, marking over a four-year absence since its last installment. The new season advances the narrative by five years, transitioning its characters from high school students to adults navigating the complexities of the real world.
During the extended hiatus, the show's young stars have achieved significant career milestones. Zendaya has multiple films scheduled, Jacob Elordi earned an Oscar nomination, and Sydney Sweeney has become a prominent celebrity following box office success. The show also experienced the profound loss of cast members Angus Cloud, who died in 2023, and Eric Dane. Creator Sam Levinson also produced the critically panned series "The Idol."
The season finale of "Euphoria" Season 2 concluded with Lexi's revealing play, which caused significant fallout among the friend group. Nate faced legal repercussions for his father's actions involving Jules, while Cassie and Maddy reached an uneasy truce after a physical altercation. Rue and Jules reconciled after Rue's mother intervened in her drug use, leading to $10,000 worth of drugs being destroyed.
As Season 3 begins, Nate and Cassie are reportedly engaged. Cassie plans to create online content with Maddy's assistance, while Lexi pursues a career in production. Jules is involved with wealthy older men, and Cal Jacobs appears in one of Dane's final performances. Rue is deeply in debt to dealer Laurie, devising innovative repayment methods. New cast members include Rosalía and Sharon Stone, with Natasha Lyonne and Danielle Deadwyler also joining.
Barbie Ferreira will not return as Kat, citing mutual decisions for her departure. Austin Abrams and Storm Reid are also absent. The show is expected to address the passing of Angus Cloud, with creator Sam Levinson stating the season aims to honor him and other young lives lost to fentanyl, focusing on hope amidst darkness. "The Idol" faced significant production issues and negative reviews, reportedly causing a rift between Zendaya and Levinson. Composer Labrinth initially collaborated with Hans Zimmer on the new season's score but later indicated his departure.
