‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Debut Captivates 8.5 Million Viewers
The third season debut of HBO’s “Euphoria” has made a significant impact, attracting 8.5 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max within the first three days. This impressive figure marks a 44% increase from the previous season’s premiere in January 2022.
“Euphoria” Season 3 Overview
The latest season resumes five years after the events of Season 2, which concluded with the original high school narrative. The cast sees a strong return, featuring stars such as Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Jacob Elordi.
- Rue (Zendaya): Now works as a drug mule for Laurie (Martha Kelly).
- Nate (Jacob Elordi): Has assumed control of his father’s construction business and is preparing to marry Cassie (Sydney Sweeney).
- Cassie (Sweeney): Launches an OnlyFans account.
Returning and New Cast Members
The season brings back several familiar faces, including Maude Apatow, Alexa Demie, Hunter Schafer, and Colman Domingo. New characters are introduced, played by:
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
- Darrell Britt-Gibson
- Sharon Stone
- Marshawn Lynch
Tributes and Remembrances
The premiere episode also honors late cast members Angus Cloud and Eric Dane, as well as executive producer Kevin Turen. Angus Cloud, known for his role as Fezco, tragically passed away from a drug overdose in 2023. Eric Dane died due to ALS complications in early 2026, while Turen suffered a cardiac emergency on November 12, 2023.
Other HBO Highlights
In addition to “Euphoria”, HBO also reports that the finale of the limited series “DTF St. Louis” garnered 3.5 million viewers across platforms during its first three days, up 40% from its premiere. The show currently averages 6.5 million viewers per episode.
