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Euphoria (TV series)

Euphoria is an American teen drama television series created by Sam Levinson for HBO.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Euphoria is an American teen drama series created by Sam Levinson for HBO. It follows Rue Bennett and other high school students in East Highland as they deal with addiction, relationships, trauma, and social media.

What it is

The series centres on Rue Bennett, a teenager struggling with drug addiction and mental health issues. It is set among a group of high school students in the fictional town of East Highland, California. The show is adapted from an Israeli miniseries of the same name and is known for its stylised visual style and explicit portrayal of sex, drugs, and violence.

Key details

Zendaya leads the ensemble cast, which includes Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, and Maude Apatow. The series has three seasons, with a third season announced by HBO in 2022. It is produced as a stylised drama with a distinctive visual and musical approach.

Why it matters

The series received attention for its cinematography, performances, and use of music, while also drawing criticism for graphic content. Its main themes include addiction, trauma, sexuality, and identity. In Canada, it has a wide audience through HBO and streaming distribution, and it has been widely discussed in Canadian entertainment coverage.

In short

  • The series centres on Rue Bennett, a teenager struggling with addiction and mental health issues.
  • It is set among high school students in East Highland, California.
  • The show is known for its stylised visual style and explicit content.
  • Zendaya leads an ensemble cast; three seasons have been announced.
Canadian angle

The series has a Canadian audience through HBO and streaming distribution in Canada, and it has been widely discussed in Canadian entertainment coverage for its cast, themes, and style.

Quick questions

What is Euphoria about?
It follows a group of high school students in East Highland, California, focusing especially on Rue Bennett as they deal with addiction, relationships, trauma, identity, and social pressure.
How many seasons of Euphoria are there?
There are 3 seasons listed for the series.
Who is in the cast of Euphoria?
The main cast includes Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, Eric Dane, Nika King, Storm Reid, Algee Smith, and Colman Domingo.

Sources

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8772296/
    Supports: Series premise, cast overview, season count, and release information
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphoria_(American_TV_series)
    Supports: Creator, source material, setting, cast, and production details
  3. The Journal — https://www.thejournal.ie/what-you-need-to-know-about-euphoria-tv-series-7005212-Apr2026/
    Supports: Premise, season information, and season 3 status
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8135530/plotsummary/
    Supports: Rue's backstory, rehab, overdose, and early plot setup
  5. Plugged In — https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/euphoria/
    Supports: Rue as narrator and central character; addiction themes
  6. Fandom — https://euphoria.fandom.com/wiki/Euphoria
    Supports: Renewal for a third season and series background