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Euphoria Season 3 Returns Amid Criticism and Controversy

4/13/2026

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Zendaya (the actress), Sydney Sweeney (the actress), and Jacob Elordi (the actor) star in Season 3 as it returns after a four-year hiatus.
Critics include The Guardian's Hannah J Davies and The Telegraph's Eleanor Halls, who express concerns about the treatment of female characters and bleak narratives.
A trailer with a sexualized pose by Sydney Sweeney sparked backlash on social media.

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Story summary

Zendaya (the actress), Sydney Sweeney (the actress), and Jacob Elordi (the actor) star in Season 3 as it returns after a four-year hiatus.
Critics include The Guardian's Hannah J Davies and The Telegraph's Eleanor Halls, who express concerns about the treatment of female characters and bleak narratives.
A trailer with a sexualized pose by Sydney Sweeney sparked backlash on social media.