It’s June 2019, and your friends tell you there’s a new show coming out with Jacob Elordi and Zendaya starring in it. Sold already, you gather up by the television and turn on HBO to get a better idea of what is now the world’s latest phenomenon, Euphoria.
Airing in the midst of Covid-19, the cast and directors of Euphoria had the fact that all young adults across the country were spending too much time on their couches, awaiting new entertainment to keep us on our toes considering every other show on Netflix, Hulu, you name it has been binged twice through already.
Today, after a successful season 1, the show is currently airing new episodes of season 2 every Sunday. And this season seems to have even more engagement and hype to it than season 1 did.
Labrinth, a British singer-songwriter and producer, had the opportunity to create the soundtrack of Euphoria, creating numerous tracks that are easily picked-up on and recognized after being included in almost all episodes during small portions of transitions, introductions, etc…
Not only did Labrinth play a huge role in setting the musical vibe for the show, but he was asked to act in episode 4 of season 2. Excited about the opportunity, fans and audience members got to see this talented and brilliant artist in action on, and off screen for the first time.
Euphoria on HBO Max in itself keeps an updated and light-hearted twitter account, drawing in fans to offer exclusive and before aired trailers or snippets. While doing so, producers joke and make commentary about the latest episodes, leaving watchers on their toes anticipating Rue’s next move, or Nate’s most recent secret affair.
The show has gained a huge fanbase across the globe due to it’s character relativeness to the real world, and representation of challenges young adults go through. Rotten tomatoes describes Euphoria as, “Though at times hard to watch…” referring to the many graphic and vulgar shots included. However, the occasional pain or discomfort of watching the show seems to result over and over in viewers coming back for more.
In fact- 19 year old Unna Burns says the show is “too sad and evokes many emotions and I think it leaves you feeling down.” Proving some’s point that the show can be triggering to many.
To put how popular Euphoria has become, take into account TikTok for example. Going onto the app yesterday, the day following the airing of episode 4 in season 2, my “For You Page” was videos on videos regarding last night’s episode. People giving conspiracy theories, predictions, opinions on characters, analyzing the wardrobe, even making fun and comedy about what’s going on in each character’s lives. The production and business side of Euphoria can’t be complaining, TikTok is just a bunch of free advertisement for them right now- keep it going!
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