![]() Because Euphoria is Euphoria, that relapse, which closed the season-one finale, assumed the form of a gritty Beyoncé video, with Rue, eyelids all aglitter, floating through a choreographed routine alongside a crew of similarly dressed dancers who supported her physically as she spiritually disconnected. The last time we saw Zendaya as Rue on Euphoria, she was in the middle of a drug relapse. ‘Euphoria' sets itself up as a powerful production that can only hope to be followed up in the show's second season coming January 9th, 2022.The one-off Euphoria special wipes away the glitter of the season-one finale for an unfussy episode that highlights the nuance of Zendaya’s performance as Rue. The series features incredible performances, superb writing, impressive editing, and stunning reworks of Labrinth's score that presents audiences with a visual spectacle that also serves as an entertaining series. HBO's first teen drama series is an impressive, artistic affair that shows-off breath-taking cinematography from ‘Malcolm and Marie' cinematographer Marcell-Rév, Drew Daniels (Waves, Red Rocket), Adam Newport-Berra (The Last Black Man in San Francisco), and André Chemetoff (IO, The World To Come). Levinson also mixes some of his personal experiences into the show, the director drawing from his struggle with addiction from his teens. Although the show only lasts eight episodes, Sam Levinson manages to cover a plethora of complex themes including substance abuse, mental illness, sexuality, and toxic relationships. However, these sequences don't cover the entire cast, characters like Lexi (Maude Apatow), Fezco (Angus Cloud), and Gia, Rue's little sister (played by Storm Reid) haven't yet had their chance to shine. Each episode starting off with a backstory (narrated by Zendaya) for certain characters allows viewers to be informed of who these characters are and what they've been through. ‘Euphoria' isn't your average portrayal of high school, the unrealistic, cliché-ridden shows that came before are put to shame by the show's graphic, authentic adaptation of the high-school experience. Despite not being a main character in the series, Domingo gives a mesmerising performance for the scenes he's in, serving as a guide for Rue as she navigates sobriety. ‘Candyman' star Colman Domingo stars in the series as Ali, Rue's sponsor. Aswell as the original score, ‘Euphoria' features a well-matched selection of songs that range from strident hip-hop, to 80s pop that when mixed together across the 8 episodes, create a perfect mixture that add to the show's ambience. Much like Schafer, Cloud makes his acting debut in the series, playing both the causer and the fixer of Rue's addiction.īritish artist and Grammy nominee Labrinth composes the genre-bending soundtrack for the show, mixing melodic tunes and booming instrumentals to create a powerful soundtrack that fits hand in hand with the show. Perhaps the most underrated performance of the season belongs to Angus Cloud, who brings the character of Fezco, Rue's dealer and friend, to life. The rest of the cast also all give incredibly strong performances showing raw emotion through brilliant acting. ![]() Despite ‘Euphoria' being Schafer's acting debut, she gives an outstanding performance, showing off her talent from the get-go in an explosive scene with Jacob Elordi's character in the first episode. Model-turned-actor Hunter Schafer stars opposite Zendaya as Rue's friend/lover Jules. The Disney channel alum gives a consistently sensational performance in the lead role, conveying to audiences Rue's current and previous experiences that range from heated screaming matches with her mother (Nika King) to drugged-up hugs with her father (Bruce Wexler). As she deals with the fallout of her addiction, Rue finds herself on a path with new relationships and temptations of relapse that threaten her new-found sobriety. ![]() ![]() However, the series focuses on Rue Bennett (played by Zendaya), a 17-year-old former addict who, starts the series on the road to recovery. The series follows the life of a group of high-school students as they face issues of drugs, violence and sex all while trying to balance being a teenager. Spanning across eight hour-ish episodes, ‘Euphoria' takes viewers on a glitter-fuelled, neon coloured journey across the Los Angeles landscape. ‘Spider-Man' star Zendaya leads an outstanding cast that includes Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, and Storm Reid. Executively produced by Drake, ‘Euphoria' is a harrowing, yet realistic portrayal of drug addiction, mental illness and the baggage that comes with being a teenager. The first season of Sam Levinson's Emmy-winning show is an in-depth look at the trials and tribulations of trying to be a high school student in today's climate.
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