Euphoria Season 3 Rotten Tomatoes Score Breaks All-Time Record For HBO Max Series

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is going out with a record-breaking Rotten Tomatoes score.

Euphoria, created by Sam Levinson, first aired on HBO in 2019 and follows a group of high school students dealing with issues like drugs, relationships, and growing up. Following a successful second season in 2022, it appears the upcoming third season will likely be the show’s finale.

Critics are starting to share their opinions on the upcoming season of Euphoria, which returns on April 12th. Currently, season 3 has the lowest rating of all the seasons on Rotten Tomatoes, with a critics score of just 56% based on 16 reviews. This is a significant drop from the 78% rating of season 2 and the 80% rating of season 1.

The rating may change as more people review the show, but right now season 3 is considered “rotten.” A Popcornmeter score isn’t available yet, but it will appear after the show starts airing. You can find a detailed breakdown of scores for each season in the chart below.

Euphoria Rotten Tomatoes Scores
Season Critics Score Popcornmeter
1 80% 84%
2 78% 80%
3 56% TBD

Most critics feel that the latest season of the show doesn’t quite live up to the first, and that the creator seems to have lost some of his touch with the story and characters. A big shift is that the characters have graduated high school and are now navigating life beyond, which makes the season feel less centered and focused than before.

Okay, so I just finished watching the third season of Euphoria, and honestly, I’m giving it a four out of ten. Look, the show still looks amazing – the visuals and overall style are definitely on point, and you can tell they’re still swinging for the fences with big ideas. But here’s where it falls apart: the characters feel all over the place, and a lot of their choices just don’t make sense. Plus, the show tries to say something about society, but it ends up feeling messy and, frankly, hard to follow. It’s a beautiful mess, but a mess nonetheless.

The new season of Euphoria throws its characters into adulthood at breakneck speed, dealing with things like pregnancies, weddings, financial troubles, and complicated relationships. The show jumps forward in time significantly, giving the writer, Levinson, free rein to change the characters however he wants, regardless of whether it makes sense. Some characters, like Nate Jacobs, are almost completely different, and it’s unclear if this is due to the time jump or if the show never really understood these characters in the first place.

Many reviews highlight Zendaya’s powerful performance as Rue as a standout part of the show. The main cast from Euphoria also returns, featuring Sydney Sweeney as Cassie, Jacob Elordi as Nate, Hunter Schafer as Jules, Alexa Demie as Maddy, and Maude Apatow as Lexi.

Season 3 of Euphoria picks up after the events of season 2, but several key characters and actors won’t be returning. Barbie Ferreira, who played Kat, and Storm Reid as Gia are among those absent. The late Angus Cloud, along with Algee Smith, Austin Abrams, and Javon Walton, will also not appear in the new season. Although Eric Dane passed away earlier this year on February 19th, his character, Cal Jacobs, is still expected to be featured in upcoming episodes.

There’s been debate about whether season 3 will be the last for the HBO show Euphoria. When asked about it on The Drew Barrymore Show recently, Zendaya suggested it likely is, saying, “I think so.” She also hinted that the story is wrapping up, adding, “Closure is coming.”

Despite mixed reviews so far, Euphoria is still a huge hit for HBO, and season 3 is expected to do well. While it’s unclear how viewers will react to the new episodes, creator Sam Levinson might be delivering a season that sparks a lot of debate – especially if this turns out to be the show’s last.

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2026-04-08 20:49