Season 3 of Zendaya’s hit series Euphoria comes to an end.
The HBO series, which debuted in 2019, originally followed troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as he struggles to stay sober after rehab, and unravels the complicated lives of those around him. Euphoria was immediately renewed for a second season after its premiere, but it took almost three years for the episodes to air.
The wait between season 2 to season 3 was quite long due to scheduling conflicts, industrial strikes, schedule overruns and other commitments.
Creator Sam LevinsonHer commitment to the short-lived Idol series and two WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes led to season 3 being canceled. The show officially returned in 2026 when Rue got caught up in the world of drug trafficking, Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) turned to OnlyFans to make money while her husband, Nate (Jacob Elordi), pushed to the brink by a debt he owes to some dangerous people.
Before Euphoria Finishing its third season, Levinson wouldn’t exactly confirm — or deny — what’s to come for the show.
“[I write] every season like it’s the last season,” he told Variety in April.[I have] there are no plans [for season 4].”
He continued: “I want to end this with my strength, I am cutting.” [episodes] 7 and 8 still. I put the finishing touches. I just want to deliver an af**king slam dunk season.”
Keep scrolling to find out everything you need to know about Euphoria’s season 3 finale:
Is ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Lasting?
The season 3 finale airs Sunday, May 31, on HBO at 9 pm ET.
What Is The ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Finale About?
According to the synopsis, the finale begins “among the ruins of her own choosing” as Rue “reflects on her painful past trying to reach her Promised Land.”
Is ‘Euphoria’ Renewed For Season 4?
HBO has yet to officially confirm the future of Euphoria but Zendaya was asked on The Drew Barrymore Show in April if the series would end. “I think so, yes,” he said when Barrymore asked if it was the last season. “That closure is coming.”
Will Someone Die in the Season 3 Finale?
Before the finale, viewers were shocked when Nate (Jacob Elordi) was killed off the show.
“It’s bittersweet,” Elordi said in a segment that aired after May’s episode. “This show is a big part of – not just my career – but my life. It was amazing and I’m proud to be a part of it.”
Heading into the final episode of season 3, no one is safe and everyone’s life hangs in the balance.
