If There’s 1 Constant in This World, It’s ‘Euphoria’ Drama

There was a moment in time when we weren’t even sure if the third season of Euphoria was happening, given how the show’s principal cast had entered the realm of A-list movie stars, and coordinating their schedules seemed an impossible feat. Suddenly, in December, seemingly out of nowhere, a third season teaser appeared. Yet, as one of HBO’s preeminent hits of the 2020s, there’s barely been any promo since, as rumors of the show’s dysfunction cloud the long-awaited return.

 

In the past, the show’s creator, Sam Levinson, has been accused of creating toxic work environments, scheduling grueling shooting days, and having an obsession with writing teen sex scenes. Before Season 2, Barbie Ferreira left the show over disagreements with Levinson regarding her character’s storyline. Honestly, following the drama is better than the show itself. And this week the saga continues…

 

First item of business: On Thursday, musician Labrinth, a featured artist on the soundtrack of Season 2, posted a notes-app declaration to Instagram saying, “F*CK COLUMBIA [Records]…DOUBLE F*CK EUPHORIA.” Wow. Tell us how you really feel! He also declared he’s “DONE” with the entire industry. What the hell happened with this season????  

 

Good for Labrinth for not being subtle in his shade, so we don’t have to speculate, but this confirms what we already thought: this show has spiraled into a full-on shit show.

 

Second item of business: The show is also responsible for making a star out of Sydney Sweeney, who carries around her own cloud of drama, including dating Scooter Braun, attending the Bezos wedding, being a registered Republican in Florida, and defending a maybe-not-or-maybe-yes eugenics-sounding American Eagle commercial, which earned her the nickname MAGA Barbie. (Remember the Great Jean War of 2025? Those were the days.)

 

In November, there was speculation that Sweeney and Zendaya were beefing after a source told the Daily Mail that Zendaya refused to do press with Sweeney, due to Sweeney’s shit politics. We didn’t know the truth until…

 

This week. Kind of. The show released another short promotional video featuring Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, and Maude Apatow—so the entire female cast, except Sweeney. People were very quick to clock the absence, speculating that Zendaya is continuing to refuse to be anywhere near her. Page Six reports that they were told Sweeney was simply filming a scene while the promo video was being put together. Sure, Jan. 

 

If you’re asking me—which you are—I think they should have thrown in the towel after Season 1. Season 2 was a pure Sam Levinson ego trip. And now that the characters’ storylines have dissipated, this new season is definitely just a shameless cash grab.

 

It’s been four years since we saw these “high schoolers,” so let’s hope they’re all, at the very least, college graduates by now!

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