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Jun 17, 2019 · There is just enough to this pilot to be intrigued, in spite of a terrible opening act and some equally awful dialogue choices – if Euphoria can figure out its voice as it builds out its world and story, it could stumble onto something special.
- Randy Dankievitch
- Drugs Everywhere
- Everyone's Addicted
- Teen Nihilism
- Born Into Trauma
- Nudes Are Normal
- Porn vs. Real Sex
- Toxic Masculinity
- Unconventional Desire
- Violence
- Mental Health
One of the first things fans learn about Zendaya's character Rue is that she's a drug addict. In fact, before the action of the show has even begun, audiences learn that she's just spent summer in a rehab clinic following an overdose. However, through her own admission, Rue has no intention of quitting and one of her very first scenes post-rehab is...
Part of what makes Euphoriaso compelling is its sprawling cast of characters. Rue may be the focal point, but Levinson's script jumps between several different social groups all of whom seem to be addicted to something. Whether it's alcohol, sex, status, or just good old-fashioned narcotics, everyone in this show seems to have a vice. RELATED: The ...
Euphoria has its own special brand of teen nihilism. These kids aren't just partying and smoking their lives away because they don't care, but because of the time they live in, they realize, that there's no point in doing anything else. One memorable line from Rue has her comment, "The world's ending, and I'm still supposed to go to high school." H...
The episode opens with a very glib voice-over from Rue describing her own birth, just three days after the 9/11 attacks. Introducing the lead character via a world-famous terrorist attack is a pretty bold move but serves as another key way for understanding the world of these characters. People wouldn't often associate such a disaster with new life...
There is a lot of nudity in Euphoriaand a lot of discussion about nudity, particularly regarding sending nudes to one another. At one point Rue says "I know your generation relied on flowers and father's permission. But it's 2019, nudes are the currency of love. So stop shaming us." Part of the show's controversy seems to be pointing out that contr...
HBO is no stranger to showing graphic content audiences won't see on many other TV shows. In Euphoria, not only do characters openly talk about porn, the show intercuts porn clips between some scene changes. But, again it also sparks a discussion point: most of the kids on the show learn about sex via porn and they can't always tell the difference ...
As with all teen dramas, there are different social groups; not least the jocks – Euphoriahas a lot to say about this particular group. From the very introduction of football star Nate, it's clear that he's quite a scary guy. Recently dumped, Nate is described as being "on one" which involves nearly running girls down in his car, threats of violenc...
If viewers ever needed more of a reason not to watch this with their parents, then it would be the inclusion of a BDSM relationship. The show is not trying to shock fans with the relationship, but rather who it involves. Jules is the new girl in school and she's introduced by going on a date to meet a much older dominant. By the end of the episode,...
Perhaps one of the most unsettling elements of Euphoriais the violence. The pilot episode doesn't go deep into violence (although it does manage to fit in a character nearly getting stabbed at a party) but it does create an environment where violence appears to be lurking everywhere: bruises on Jules' thighs, darker side to Nate's personality, it's...
It's really not surprising that given the chaotic situations they often find themselves in, the characters in Euphoria need help with improving their mental health. What the show does very well though, is draw the line between sensationalizing and empathizing with the behavior of these teens. This balance is what gives the show its overwhelmingly d...
Hi all. I’m a newbie. Watched the pilot awhile ago and I thought it was intriguing and interesting. Don’t know why I didn’t continue on, though. I…
Jan 10, 2022 · An ensemble story focused on pain. That daring, creative vision only deepens now, as the show's long-delayed second season takes flight on HBO – a pause only slightly alleviated by two special...
- Eric Deggans
Jun 2, 2021 · Script's Editor Sadie Dean speaks with 'Euphoria' star turned writer Hunter Schafer about how this special episode idea came to be, her writing process with show creator Sam Levinson, tapping into vulnerabilities, and what she hopes mainstream viewers take away after watching this episode.
Jul 29, 2021 · Why ‘Euphoria’ Took the Special Episode Route After COVID Shutdown. Emmy-nominated cinematographer Marcell Rév on his very busy pandemic year, and why he “got more confident” filming the HBO...
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Jul 15, 2019 · The conversation on mental health amongst young women is sparse on-screen, and that's why Euphoria was refreshing for me, even if it was also destabilizing. Upon watching the first two episodes,...
