Euphoria (American TV series)
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| Created by | Sam Levinson |
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| Showrunner | Sam Levinson |
| Written by | Sam Levinson[a] |
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| Narrated by | Zendaya[b] |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera[2] |
| Running time | 48–65 minutes |
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| Network | HBO |
| Release | June 16, 2019 – present |
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Euphoria is an American psychological teen drama television series created and principally written by Sam Levinson for HBO. It is based on the Israeli miniseries of the same name created by Ron Leshem and Daphna Levin. The series stars Zendaya as Rue Bennett—a troubled teenage drug addict who struggles to get sober, find her place in the world, and adjust to her relationships after rehab. Though Rue is the central focus of the show, the beginning of most episodes provides backstories for the rest of the main characters.[3]
Euphoria's executive producers include Levinson, Canadian rapper and singer Drake, Zendaya, Ron Leshem, and Gary Lennon. The series is both set and filmed in California; filming locations include Ulysses S. Grant High School in Los Angeles and Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. The series has received generally positive reviews, with praise for its cinematography, score, performances of the cast, and approach to its mature subject matter. Some critics found the nudity and sexual content excessive due to the high school setting and its teenage characters. It is the fourth most-watched HBO series since 2004, behind Game of Thrones, The Last of Us, and House of the Dragon. The show additionally shares the same universe as Levinson's 2023 television series The Idol.[4][5]
The first season of Euphoria premiered on June 16, 2019 and concluded on August 4, consisting of eight episodes. Two one-hour specials were broadcast in December 2020 and January 2021. The eight-episode second season premiered on January 9, 2022 and concluded on February 27. That month, the series was renewed for a third season. The third season was initially expected to enter production in December 2023, but was halted due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes and the unexpected deaths of Angus Cloud and executive producer Kevin Turen. Filming for the third season ultimately began in February 2025.
The series has received numerous accolades, including a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series. For her performance, Zendaya has won two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Critics' Choice Television Award, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. Sweeney, Domingo, and Martha Kelly have also received Emmy nominations for their acting, with Domingo winning Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his performance as Ali.
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- ^ "Sam Levinson Reportedly Has Confirmed That 'The Idol' and 'Euphoria' Take Place in the Same Universe". Hypebae. May 23, 2023. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Grady, Gabrielle (June 8, 2023). "'The Idol' Is Connected to 'Euphoria' — Here's How". Collider. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
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