Episode Guide
Episode 1 – 4/5 Episode 2 – 3/5 Episode 3 – 4/5 Episode 4 – 4/5 Episode 5 – 5/5
Euphoria was a watershed moment for teen dramas on television, and it’s clear that the creators and producers at Netflix are committed to following in its footsteps. The series has been renewed for a third season, and we can’t wait to see what the next chapter in its story will bring.
Season 2 of Esmail’s web series “Sam & Cat” was met with mixed reactions from viewers and critics alike. While some found the show to be funny and entertaining, others felt that it was too predictable and formulaic. In an effort to try and match up to expectations, Esmail took on a more experimental approach this season, eschewing traditional storytelling in favor of longer episodes that were more focused on character development. However, despite the increased focus on story, many viewers felt that the show still lacked the unique elements that made it stand out from other web series.
The showrunners have tried to address some of the issues that viewers have been voicing for years, but they haven’t quite hit their stride. While the show does deliver some glimmers of brilliance, it’s ultimately the word to best describe this season. There are flickers of great dialogue, echoes of big moments and eventually segments that flitter out without much in the way of hard-hitting drama – at least not compared to what’s come before.
Euphoria is an excellent show with visually stunning visuals and an amazing soundtrack. However, the writing is not up to par and does not hold up to scrutiny. ..
Euphoria is a new series that centers around a drug addiction and the various ways in which it affects people. In the first season, Rue was the focus of the show, and that worked well as an anchor for the show as a whole. However, in season 2, Euphoria begins to play out as several disparate stories that are eventually glued together to form a bombastic finale.
The first and last episode do a good job of rounding out certain character arcs, but beyond that the show doesn’t feel as driven this year.
Euphoria is an undeniable success and I actually really like the show. However, season 2 is a definite step down in terms of quality.
The story is convoluted and full of back-and-forth between different characters, making it difficult to follow. The writing is choppy and the plot is sparse.
Rue is a central character in this season’s focus, but her role is limited to later in the season when she starts using pills. Interestingly, this produces some of the best material. Zendayaplays a masterful performance as Rue.
The girl’s story is complicated by a love triangle involving new boy Elliot, Jules, and herself.
Nate and Cassie’s love triangle comes from their interactions with Maddy. Throughout the season, we see a potential fight between the two girls but ultimately this storyline fizzles out without much beyond a scuffle ON-SCREEN. This is then dragged unnecessarily into the third season which is due to drop in 3 years’ time.
There are a few scenes involving Kat and Ethan, who are very drunk this year, while Fezco and Lexi have some nice scenes together but not nearly enough. ..
The main issue with this story is that it feels out of place in the larger Gen Z teen drama going on around it. The juxtaposition of the two stories feels strange and awkward.
Euphoria is a quirky, lighthearted show that leans into its stylistic narration and excellent acting to keep things ticking over. In terms of substance, there’s not a lot of it here.
The second season of Euphoria went off the rails, especially when you take some time to process the larger picture and how it all comes together. ..
After reading this article, you may come away feeling downhearted indifference about the events that transpired.
