Euphoria: after three seasons, Sam Levinson and HBO confirm the end of the series

After seven years of existence, three seasons and 26 episodes, Euphoria is preparing to leave the screens for good. Sam Levinson confirmed the end of the series through a podcast while season 3 has just been broadcast. A few hours later, HBO validated the information with Variety. With this last episode, the channel closes one of its most striking and influential programs. The series notably featured the final appearance of the late Eric Dane. And despite controversy surrounding the character of Sydney Sweeney, Euphoria was able to conquer a loyal audience.

A conclusion that puts an end to a series that has become cult

The end clap has officially sounded for Euphoria. The eighth and final episode of season 3, entitled In God We Trust, marks the definitive conclusion of the story imagined by Sam Levinson. This announcement puts an end to an adventure that began in 2019 and has become, over the years, a benchmark for American television. The series stood out for its unique aesthetic and its way of tackling sensitive themes. Drugs, romantic relationships, social networks, trauma and even the quest for identity have shaped his story. In this final season, the characters evolve after a jump in time and find themselves confronted with questions linked to faith and redemption.

The information was revealed by Sam Levinson during his appearance on the New York Times podcast Popcast, with Joe Coscarelli and Jon Caramanica. HBO later confirmed this decision to Variety, putting an end to much speculation surrounding the future of the series. For a large part of the public, this conclusion represents the end of a work which marked an entire generation of television viewers. Supported by audacious staging and complex characters, Euphoria was able to create a true cultural phenomenon. Its influence goes far beyond the small screen, in particular thanks to its aesthetic which has become emblematic and widely adopted on social networks.

An end anticipated for several years

Although this announcement sparked many reactions, it is not entirely surprising. According to Variety, several clues already suggested that the series would not go beyond a third season. Zendaya, central figure of the program, had notably mentioned this possibility during previous interviews. Furthermore, the long interval of four years between seasons 2 and 3 considerably slowed down the momentum of the project. This unusual wait has fueled questions about the future of fiction. At the same time, the growing popularity of the main cast also complicated the organization of filming and the availability of the different actors. During this period, several members of the cast saw their careers take on an international dimension. Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney have multiplied their projects in cinema and television, strengthening their status as essential stars. For his part, Sam Levinson recently told the Times that he designs “each season as if it were the last.” The designer also spoke about his personal priorities for the years to come. “Right now, all I want to do is spend time with my wife and kids, read Elmore Leonard and rewatch ‘Madame Miniver,'” he said. With this decision, HBO is definitively turning the page on a major phenomenon of the last decade.