Euphoria season 3 was the last thing I thought Id be excited for in 2026, but its action-packed trailer has hypnotized me like a moth to a flame

Date:
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:07:28 +0000

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Euphoria season three's production delays have fueled my frustration with the HBO Max show, but the new trailer is blockbuster-worthy.

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This years movie and TV calendar is already packed with must-see titles, but theres one HBO Max show that I never thought Id be excited to see return: Of course, Im talking about Euphoria season 3 .

The teen drama series led by the fabulous Zendaya, who plays troubled high schooler Rue, is set to make its highly anticipated return on April 12, which means well finally get to see where her character and array of problematic friends have found themselves five-years on from the events of season two.

Given the third season's delayed rollout and various productions hiccups, my bitter anger towards the show and its creator for making me wait so long between seasons grew substantially, leading me to lose all interest in its upcoming final chapter. But lo and behold, the Euphoria season three trailer drops , and I hate to admit defeat, but it looks bloody great. I blame you
Sam Levinson Sydney Sweeney returns as Cassie in Euphoria season 3. (Image credit: YouTube / HBO Max )

Its been a wild ride for the HBO Max show to say the least, but its multiple production delays and the seemingly flippant attitude of its creator Sam Levinson have been main driving forces for the grave disappointment in the fanbase as I mentioned, its been difficult to put my own anger aside.

Though I cant fault some of its production delays the LA wildfires, writers' strikes, and untimely deaths of Angus Cloud and executive producer Kevin
Turen have all had a significant impact my frustration has been projected mainly towards Levinson. While unavoidable circumstances delayed production, we wouldve had Euphoria season 3 much sooner if Levinson wasnt allegedly picking fights with the stars and production team.

One of the actors we wont be seeing in season three is Barbie Ferreira, who departed following alleged conflict with Levinson over her beloved characters storyline. There are some rumors that link her exit from the show to a toxic work environment while working on Euphoria season 2.

But thats not all, as even Zendaya reportedly had her share of hostility with Levinson over his rumored undivided focus on producing the limited series The Idol , which turned out to be one of the most god awful pieces of television ever made. In hindsight, this was wasted time that couldve been better spent on Euphoria season 3. Euphoria season 3's dramatic trailer has me locked in Rue will face drug dealer Laurie one last time in Euphoria season 3. (Image credit: A24)

I wanted to hate Euphoria season 3 so badly, but since the trailer dropped
its all I can think about. It confirmed a lot of fan theories, but also spilled a handful of unexpected surprises: Nate (Jacob Elordi) and Cassies (Sydney Sweeney) wedding being the shining star given their dramatic breakup in season two. This also raises questions about the whereabouts of Nates ex and Cassies former best friend Maddie (Alexa Demie), whos by far the most iconic of the bunch.

But whats gripped me the most is Rues run-in with ruthless drug lord Laurie
to whom shes $10,000 in debt to (a plotline that Im relieved wasnt totally forgotten about). Lauries five year-long hunt for Rue appears to hint at a violent and life-threatening conclusion that wont go down smoothly. Rue has found herself in her most vulnerable position yet, but we wont know if shell make it out alive until the final season drops in April.

You can watch the trailer for Euphoria season 3 here:

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