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Euphoria S3: Critics Call It A 'Disaster'
9 Apr
Summary
- Season 3 returns April 12, 2026, with a five-year time jump.
- Critics cite 'maddeningly inert' plots and 'lazy shocks'.
- Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney's performances praised by reviewers.
The highly anticipated Euphoria Season 3 is slated for release on HBO on April 12, 2026, marking a return after a significant production hiatus. This new installment jumps forward five years from the previous season, portraying the core characters as young adults navigating their 20s.
Zendaya's character, Rue, will be depicted working off a debt as an indentured servant, while Cassie, played by Sydney Sweeney, explores a role as an adult content creator. These plot points have drawn criticism, with some reviewers labeling the storylines as "lazy shocks" and "over-sexualised humiliation gauntlets."
Critical reception for Euphoria Season 3 has been largely negative, with several reviewers noting a perceived loss of the show's earlier impact. Ben Travers of IndieWire described the plot as "maddeningly inert," while Caryn James from BBC News felt the series now has "very little to say." Despite these critiques, the performances of lead actors Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney have garnered praise for their compelling portrayals.
Euphoria Season 3 will consist of eight episodes, with the season finale set to air on May 31, 2026. The season aims to delve into themes of faith, purpose, and the complexities of adult life.
