Everything you need to know about Emmy-Award winning Euphoria
Euphoria, based on an Israeli TV series of the same name, follows troubled high school friends as they navigate life through a haze of sex, drugs, social media and trauma.
Walking us through the story is Rue Bennett (Zendaya) a troubled young woman battling drug addiction and going in and out of rehab. Acting as narrator throughout the series, Rue tells us the ups and downs of the life of those around her.
Among them is Jules, a transgender girl who moves to the central town East Highland, California; Nate, popular jock with a raging temper; Cassie, a beautiful but insecure people-pleaser who looks to others for validation; the confidant and feisty Maddy who takes no prisoners; Lexi, Cassie’s younger sister and Rue’s childhood best friend; and Fez, Zendaya’s gentle-hearted drug dealer.
Starting while the gang are still navigating high school, Euphoria follows the characters as they each battle their own demons. Most prominently Rue deals with her consistent battle to remain sober, even when she doesn’t want to.
Created and written by Sam Levinson, the series also has heavy weights from the music industry onboard with Drake serving as an executive producer and Labrinth composing the music and soundtrack for the first two seasons.
First launching in 2019, Euphoria quickly became a worldwide sensation, with an unfiltered and brutal look at a struggling generation at a time when outside perceptions overshadow real needs for connection and survival.
Season three launched in 2026.
What is the age rating of Euphoria?
Euphoria is certified 18 by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).
This means it is considered suitable for adults only.
Reasons for this rating include:
Drug abuse, including heroin and prescription drugs, is a central storyline
Nudity including full-frontal exposure – in both a sexual and non-sexual context
Scenes of an explicit sexual nature including simulated sex acts and pornography
Themes of inappropriate sexual relationships including grooming and non-consent
Discussions of a heavy sexual nature
Scenes of sexual violence including revenge porn and rape (both male and female)
Heavy scenes of violence
Scenes of blood and gore - in both a fantasy and realistic manner
Themes of abuse some may find upsetting
Severe profane language
Frequent scenes of teenage drinking
Scenes of abuse, bullying, mental health, domestic violence and child abuse some may find distressing
Who starred in Euphoria?
The cast of Euphoria were:
Zendaya (Dune: Part Two, Spider-Man: No Way Home) as Rue Bennett
Hunter Schafer (The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Cuckoo) as Jules Vaughn
Jacob Elordi (Saltburn, Priscilla) as Nate Jacobs
Sydney Sweeney (Anyone but You, Madame Web) as Cassie Howard
Maude Apatow (The King of Staten Island, Hollywood) as Lexi Howard
Barbie Ferreira (Unpregnant, Nope) as Kat Hernandez
Alexa Demie (Mid90s, Ray Donovan) as Maddy Perez
Eric Dane (X-Men: The Last Stand, Grey’s Anatomy) as Cal Jacobs
Colman Domingo (Rustin, Fear the Walking Dead) as Ali Muhammed
Martha Kelly (Fallout, The Great North) as Laurie
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Lost, His Dark Materials) as Alamo Brown
Chloe Cherry (Find Your Friends, The French Italian) as Faye Valentine
Toby Wallace (Pistol, The Society) as Wayne
Previous cast members included:
Barbie Ferreira (Unpregnant, Nope) as Kat Hernandez
Angus Cloud (Abigail, Your Lucky Day) as Fezco O’Neill
Javon Walton (The Umbrella Academy, Samaritan) as Ashtray
Austin Abrams (Do Revenge, This Is Us) as Ethan
Algee Smith (Detroit, Judas and the Black Messiah) as Chris McKay
Nika King (Funny Married Stuff, Greenleaf) as Leslie Bennett
Storm Reid (Missing, A Wrinkle In Time) as Gia Bennett
Find out more about the cast and characters here.
How many episodes of Euphoria are there?
Euphoria ran for a total of 26 episodes.
All three seasons ran for eight episodes each, with each installment running between 45 minutes and 90 minutes.
Bridging the gap between seasons one and two are two specials, which were filmed during the Covid pandemic and released in 2020.
Did Euphoria end with season 3?
Yes - though the team at HBO waited until after the season finale aired to confirm the news.
In an emotional video shared on the HBO YouTube page, Zendaya was seen thanking the cast and crew as she said goodbye to the show.
“I just want to say thank you,” she said. “I’m incredibly grateful for every single one of you, and many of you have been here from the beginning and watched me grow up.
“It’s such a pleasure and an honour. Thank you so much.”
“I think in the end I wanted to tell an honest story about addiction. I also wanted to tell a story about grief and the emotional turmoil that it can create,” creator Sam Levinson added.
Prior to the confirmation, the team had long suggested that season three would be the show’s last.
Speaking to Deadline in February 2025, Francesca Orsi, Head of Drama at HBO, said: “We’ve talked about it, I don’t think anything is over until it’s over, but it’s been discussed that this is the end.”
“I think you will be very satisfied with this season, and how we bring each of the characters’ whole narrative,” she added.
In April 2026, creator Sam Levinson confirmed there were no plans for season 4 at that point, telling Hollywood Reporter: "I write every season like it’s the last. If inspiration strikes and I have an idea, then I’ll talk to HBO. If it makes sense, it makes sense.
Explaining each series involves a “long shoot” to bring it to fruition, he added: “We just want to get this season right. So if this is it, great."
How to watch Euphoria
Seasons one and two of Euphoria are available on HBO Max via Sky. Season three is available to watch now to Sky Atlantic, HBO Max and NOW.
Can I still watch Euphoria on Sky?
Euphoria season three can still be watched on Sky.
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