HBO’s Most Controversial Show Of All Time Will Dethrone Game Of Thrones & The Pitt

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It’s a big challenge for any HBO show to surpass the popularity of both The Pitt and Game of Thrones: Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. However, the new season of Euphoria has a good chance of doing just that. It’s been four years since the dramatic ending of Euphoria season 2, leaving fans wondering what would happen to Rue, Nate, Maddy, and the other main characters.

Okay, so everyone’s been talking about Euphoria and how the actors are clearly getting too old to convincingly play high schoolers. It looks like season 3 is going to jump forward in time to address that, which is smart. But honestly, even that might not fix everything. The biggest reaction to the trailer online seems to suggest there are still some deeper issues people have with the show, and a time jump alone won’t magically solve them. As a big fan, I’m hoping they can pull it off, but the initial response is a little concerning.

Euphoria Season 3 Is HBO’s Biggest Event Of 2026

The trailer for Euphoria season 3 feels like a reboot, not a continuation of the original series. With a completely different backdrop, some characters removed, new ones added, and a significant time jump, it’s clear this isn’t the same show we saw four years ago. This points to a bigger issue in television production – a trend affecting shows like Euphoria, Stranger Things, and Wednesday.

Shows that feature young actors playing teenagers face a challenge: long gaps between seasons mean the actors age, making the storylines less believable. However, the upcoming third season of Euphoria is still a huge event. In fact, it’s HBO’s most anticipated release for 2026, even more so than the new seasons of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms or House of the Dragon.

How Euphoria Became Bigger Than Anyone Could’ve Expected

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From the very beginning, Sam Levinson’s teen drama Euphoria sparked debate with its honest and often shocking portrayal of drug use, sex, and violence. The show’s controversial nature was amplified by the fact that its characters were high school students, while the actors themselves were adults, allowing for depictions that wouldn’t be possible with younger performers.

After the trailer for season 3 was released, Euphoria quickly climbed back into the top 10 shows on HBO Max, reaching number 2. This suggests that the controversies surrounding the new season haven’t turned viewers away. However, it’s still uncertain if the show can achieve the same level of popularity as its previous seasons. It’s been four years since season 2 aired in 2022, and despite having a very popular cast, time will tell if the show can recapture its earlier success.

Euphoria Season 3 Has To Be More Than Just Controversies

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Season 3 of Euphoria faces significant challenges. The long break since the last season, controversial plot decisions regarding the characters’ time off-screen, and the cast members’ success with other projects all make its return an uphill battle.

If season 3 is as good as the first, any problems with the show won’t matter much. While viewers overlooked the issues with season 2 because it was still enjoyable, season 3 needs to be truly excellent to overcome the recent controversies and restore the show’s positive reputation.

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2026-01-27 16:18