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  1. (not) coming soon
    HBO Shares Update That There’s No Euphoria Season 3 UpdatesCharacter arcs have been scrapped and filming delayed, according to reports.
    By Zoe Guy
  2. development hell
    Euphoria Season 3 Won’t Happen Until Sam Levinson Figures Out ExistenceSam Levinson needs to understand our souls first, then Rue will be back, okay?
    By Bethy Squires
  3. weak end
    Max Tells The Idol ‘You’re Leavin’, Son’The controversial series from Sam Levinson and the Weeknd ends after one season.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  4. remembrance
    The Eyes of Angus CloudHe did not seem “of” Euphoria. Yet somehow that made him the most believable actor on the show and one of the most distinctive on TV.
    By Matt Zoller Seitz
  5. abel’s angels
    What’s Going On With The Idol?HBO said a second season is actually still possible.
    By Charu Sinha and Bethy Squires
  6. lingering questions
    14 Questions I Had After Watching The Idol Season FinaleWhy did anyone do any of the things they did, ever?
    By Bethy Squires
  7. idol chatter
    Da’Vine Joy Randolph on What Was and Wasn’t Supposed to Happen in The Idol“It’s everyone’s desire and intention to do a season two, and until we hear differently, that’s the plan.”
    By Rachel Handler
  8. lingering questions
    16 Questions I Have After Watching The Idol Episode 4Why is the sound mix on kissing always so … gooshy?
    By Bethy Squires
  9. overnights
    The Idol Recap: All That TraumaTruly an awful episode of television.
    By Choire Sicha
  10. lingering questions
    15 Questions I Had After Watching The Idol Episode 3Where is Elizabeth Berkley? Seriously, where is she?
    By Bethy Squires
  11. good takes
    A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Idol-PilledAre you brave enough to embrace the backlash to the backlash?
    By Nate Jones
  12. overnights
    The Idol Recap: Team DyanneDyanne’s coming for you, Jocelyn.
    By Choire Sicha
  13. lingering questions
    12 Questions I Have After Watching The Idol Episode 2How often does Tedros unbraid his rattail?
    By Bethy Squires
  14. roundups
    Twitter Makes Idle Chatter About The IdolWe need a Jocelyn cigarette counter in the corner of the screen.
    By Bethy Squires
  15. lingering questions
    16 Questions I Have After Watching The IdolIs most of the show’s budget going to music licensing?
    By Bethy Squires
  16. abel called
    All Your Burning Questions About The Idol, AnsweredLike: Is Sam Levinson and the Weeknd’s new HBO show starring Lily-Rose Depp actually “sexual torture porn,” or nah?
    By Rachel Handler
  17. cannes 2023
    Sam Levinson on The Idol: ‘Things That Might Be Revolutionary Are Taken Too Far’He says the nudity and sexuality of his new HBO show are “true to what almost every pop star is doing these days.”
    By Rachel Handler
  18. kitty girl
    Barbie Ferreira Clarifies That Her Breakup With Euphoria Was ‘Mutual’“I don’t know if it was gonna do her justice.”
    By Jason P. Frank
  19. these guys
    Sam Levinson and the Weeknd Allegedly Turned The Idol Into a ‘Rape Fantasy’Reports from crew members say that the Euphoria creator and Canadian pop star have made “troubling” creative decisions.
    By Rebecca Alter
  20. a twenty-four
    The Age of A24 TV Is Upon UsThe studio behind Euphoria and Ramy is bringing its signature cool to nearly every major streaming service in the next year.
    By Josef Adalian
  21. exits
    Barbie Ferreira Says She’s Graduating From Euphoria HighBye, Kat!
    By Bethy Squires
  22. vulture finance
    Sam Levinson Should Pay Sydney Sweeney’s MortgageShe has a family of multiple cars to feed!
    By Rebecca Alter
  23. britney’s peers
    Idol Britney Spears Met Up With Sam Levinson and the WeekndWho just so happen to be co-creators of HBO’s The Idol.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  24. coming soon
    Euphoria’s Sam Levinson to Direct The Weeknd’s The IdolLevinson will allegedly replace Amy Seimetz as director for some of the episodes.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  25. do-overs
    Sam Levinson Says He Doesn’t ‘Go Back and Rewrite’ DraftsOkay, so that would explain …
    By Bethy Squires
  26. the industry
    HBO and SAG-AFTRA Respond to Euphoria Set ReportsThe network says there were no formal complaints about reportedly “hellish” working conditions.
    By Ashley Shannon Wu
  27. timelines
    A Timeline of Euphoria Obsession and Sam Levinson HatredThink of it like Dickens’ periodicals …
    By Iana Murray
  28. is this fucking play about us
    Euphoria ‘Threw Out the Rules’ to Stage Lexi’s PlayThe HBO series employed Kodak film, remixed memorable season-one makeup looks, and built a 290-seat auditorium to achieve Lexi’s exacting vision.
    By Radhika Menon
  29. my stories are on
    Want to Binge Euphoria Without Getting Depressed? Watch It Like a Soap Opera.Soap operas are all about heightened feelings, impulsive decision-making, and vibes, and that’s exactly what Euphoria is doing.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  30. close read
    The Sublime Narcissism of EuphoriaLexi unveiling her masterpiece is Euphoria at its best, which is inextricably bound up with Euphoria at its worst.
    By Matt Zoller Seitz
  31. q&a
    Chloe Cherry Was Not Cast in Euphoria Because of Her Porn ParodyThe season-two newcomer dishes on Faye’s connection with Fezco, her impeccable comedic timing, and the messiness of teen sex.
    By Ashley Shannon Wu
  32. close reads
    Euphoria Found Its Focus, and It Was GoodIt was also excruciating, but that’s the point.
    By Jen Chaney
  33. tv review
    Euphoria Season Two Is a Whole VibeThe HBO series about teens, drugs, sex, and interpersonal drama returns, ready to do the most.
    By Jen Chaney
  34. fake couples
    HBO’s The Idol Casts a Cult for The Weeknd and Lily-Rose DeppSuzanna Son, Steve Zissis, Troye Sivan, and more will star in the series focused on the music industry.
    By Rebecca Alter
  35. tv
    The Weeknd to Write, Star in HBO Cult Drama SeriesAlongside Euphoria’s Sam Levinson.
    By Charu Sinha
  36. q&a
    Talking to the Film Critic Who (Maybe) Inspired Malcolm & MarieKatie Walsh might not be the white lady from the L.A. Times. But she is a white lady from the L.A. Times.
    By Nate Jones
  37. movie review
    The Utter Emotional Inauthenticity of Netflix’s Malcolm & MarieNo one comes out of this film unscathed — including Zendaya.
    By Angelica Jade Bastién
  38. mac & marie
    Let Us Ponder Zendaya Sexily Making Boxed Mac and Cheese in Malcolm & MarieUpon close inspection, it seems to be Kraft … fascinating.
    By Jackson McHenry
  39. covert operations
    While You Were Quarantining Zendaya and John David Washington Shot a Secret FilmWhen Zendaya calls and asks you to write her a movie to film under quarantine, you write her a movie to film under quarantine.
    By Chris Murphy
  40. backstories
    Why Euphoria Feels So Real, Even When It Isn’t RealisticA conversation with creator Sam Levinson about the filmmaking, visual aesthetic, and influences behind Euphoria.
    By Matt Zoller Seitz
  41. close reads
    The Trans Heroes of Euphoria and Assassination NationTo understand why Jules is such a revolutionary character, watch the last movie by Euphoria’s creator.
    By Riley Leight
  42. in defense
    Euphoria Doesn’t Have a Drug Problem“It’s crucial that film and television portray addiction in an honest way,” says Euphoria creator Sam Levinson.
    By Zachary Siegel
  43. tv review
    Euphoria’s Finale Was Visually Stunning, But What’s Beneath the Sheen?The first season of HBO’s messy teen drama ends on an ambiguous but compelling note.
    By Jen Chaney
  44. season renewals
    Euphoria Will Return for More Drama, Maybe More Dick Pics in Season TwoMore Jules and Rue.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  45. sundance 2018
    A Movie About Teenage Girls Murdering Sexists Got the Biggest Deal at SundanceThe $10 million deal for revenge fantasy Assassination Nation is the biggest purchase of the festival.
    By Jordan Crucchiola