'Euphoria' has ended after three seasons. Why Sam Levinson wanted to honor Angus Cloud with the finale

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This story contains some spoilers for the series finale of “Euphoria.” “Euphoria” is officially over.Sunday’s Season 3 finale of the turbulent drama starring Zendaya as troubled drug addict Rue Bennett also marked the conclusion of the series, creator Sam Levinson announced on “Popcast,” the New York Times’ pop culture podcast.

HBO confirms the episode was the series finale.“In terms of the story that we set out to tell, which is a story about addiction and its consequences, this feels like the end to me,” Levinson told the outlet.

“I’m just immensely proud of the work we did, the story we told.It’s a tragic one in the end, but it’s the truth.” The finale included a number of shocking deaths, including Rue’s of an accidental overdose.

“If you are experimenting or taking drugs today, it’s very possible it’ll kill you,” Levinson added.“And I think it was a way of honoring Angus [Cloud] and saying a prayer for the future.” Entertainment & Arts With the Zendaya-thon set to begin this month with ‘The Drama,’ here’s what to know about the her upcoming projects, including ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Dune: Part Three.’Cloud, who portrayed the endearing drug dealer Fezco O’Neill in the show’s first two seasons, died of acute intoxication — an accidental overdose — in 2023.

He was 25.Fez was one of Rue’s closest friends om the show.

“I think in the end, I wanted to tell an honest story about addiction,” Levinson says in HBO’s behind-the-scenes video that aired following Episode 8.“I also wanted to tell a story about grief and the emotional turmoil that it can create.” “Euphoria” was a breakout show for many of its young stars.

In addition to Zendaya, who has won two Emmy awards for her performance as Rue, the cast included Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney.HBO’s video included clips of Zendaya�...