After waiting for almost four years, Euphoria finally returns to HBO in April 2026 — with a creator Sam Levinson he makes sure no one forgets what may be the last season.
Season 3 brought some of the most shocking, controversial and tragic moments in the history of the hit show, from the hit premiere to the death of a fan-favorite character.
Keep scrolling for a breakdown of the craziest scenes from the shoot Euphoria season 3 so far:
Zendaya’s Rue Returns Like a Drug Mule at the Premiere
The April 12, 2026, season 3 premiere didn’t waste time. After a five-year jump, Zendaya’s Rue is now working as a drug mule — and within minutes of the episode, she and Faye (Chloe Cherry) were shown using lube to swallow dozens of drug-filled balloons before they were smuggled from Mexico to the United States.
Rue arrived home in time to drop the balloons. Faye? Not luck. “He had an accident,” feces fell on his leg and the dog tried to lick it.
Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie Becomes A Fan Only Star
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Cassie Howard’s (Sydney Sweeney) birth into the world of online adult content has been one of the most divisive arcs of the season. The flashback episode of April 19 traced her emergence into the creative profession, which included nude ice-cream pictures and adult child impersonations. The May 10 episode continued to move forward, showing Cassie masturbating on camera, sending used underwear to fans and wearing a dress again — all while Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi) pressured her to do more to pay her bills.
Episode of Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi’s Wedding
The April 26 episode finally gave fans Cassie and Nate’s wedding — and it was a disaster from start to finish. Nate spent the day brooding while Cassie nearly cracked under the pressure. They exchanged vows, but during dinner, a man named Naz cornered Nate about the money he owed him, blowing up his huge debts in front of Cassie.
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Cassie “accidentally” injured Nate’s eye with a champagne cork before the newlyweds tied the knot – but she returned home to find Naz waiting. The loan shark has his partner hit Nate and cut off his pinky as Cassie watches in horror.
Anna Van Patten Makes Her First Debut on the Brutal Strip Club Scene
On May 3, Anna Van Patten – the actress’s sister Grace Van Patten – he did Euphoria first as Kitty, a new dancer at the strip club where Rue works. After the Angel (Priscilla Delgado) disappeared from rehab, Kitty was hired by four men in a private room. She took ketamine before the men took turns having sex with her, while Rue watched the scene unfold on the club’s security cameras. Rue tried to mediate, but Kitty dismissed her concerns.
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Alexa Demie’s Maddy Makes a Mysterious Deal with the Alamo
Before the end of season 3, Maddy Perez (Alexa Demie) approached the Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) for help after learning Nate had 72 hours to live. Alamo makes Maddy wear a bathing suit and join her in his hot tub before agreeing to give her the $1 million she needs to pay off Nate’s debt. The scene was cut short, leaving viewers wondering if the sexual acts were part of the deal. Alamo later revealed that he would take 20 percent of Maddy’s future earnings – a deal that came to naught when Nate was found dead.
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Jacob Elordi’s Nate Is Killed In A Shocking Final Twist
The May 24 episode delivered the biggest punch of the season: Nate’s death. Trapped under a coffin for 72 hours while Cassie tries to pay off her debts, Nate is bitten repeatedly by a rattlesnake that entered the coffin. Cassie, Maddy and Alamo get him out – but it’s too late.
Euphoria airs Sunday on HBO.
This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
