This article mentions drug misuse, as well as sexualized content that some readers might find disturbing. “Euphoria” spoilers ahead.
The third season of Sam Levinson’s divisive series “Euphoria” premiered on HBO Sunday night, and it’s safe to say that it’s caused a stir online.
As you might be aware, it’s been four years since Season 2 of “Euphoria” wrapped — and in that time, a lot has changed. For one, many of the main cast, including Zendaya (who plays Rue Bennett), Jacob Elordi (Nate Jacobs), and Sydney Sweeney (Cassie Howard), have achieved great success in their acting careers, with Zendaya most recently leading the acclaimed A24 movie “The Drama” alongside Robert Pattinson.
There was also a rumored feud between Zendaya and Levinson back in 2024, which sources claimed was partly due to Levinson’s highly controversial series “The Idol,” which he made with The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye).
“The Idol” sparked widespread criticism not just for its “misogynistic” storylines, but also after an exposé from Rolling Stone detailed an alleged toxic work environment on set. HBO told BuzzFeed News in a statement that early production on the show “did not meet” its standards.
