HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ Finale Didn’t Feel Like ‘Euphoria’ At All
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- Strangely enough, neither of the two are main characters—the ending of Euphoria pays so little attention to the classic cast that it hardly feels like a conclusion to the HBO series at all.
- The series finale is more like a spin-off, a new idea, set in the same universe but only tangentially connected to the original story.
Arts HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ Finale Didn’t Feel Like ‘Euphoria’ At All The series finale of HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ delivers a conclusion for Rue (Zendaya), but Maddy (Alexa Demie) and Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) were neglected—here’s why the ending felt so different.By Dani Di Placido,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dani Di Placido covers film, television, and internet culture.Follow Author Jun 02, 2026, 02:44pm EDTUpdated Jun 2, 2026, 03:17pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Rue (Zendaya) in HBO's 'Euphoria' series finaleHBOThe series finale of Euphoria depicts a tense duel between a redeemed man and a sinful man, echoing western tropes.
Strangely enough, neither of the two are main characters—the ending of Euphoria pays so little attention to the classic cast that it hardly feels like a conclusion to the HBO series at all.