(HBO) Euphoria

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Euphoria is an American teen drama television series based on the Israeli series of the same name created by Ron Leshem and Daphna Levin. The series stars Zendaya in the title role, along with an ensemble cast including Maude Apatow, Angus Cloud, Eric Dane, Alexa Demie, Jacob Elordi, Barbie Ferreira, Nika King, Storm Reid, Hunter Schafer, Algee Smith, Sydney Sweeney, and Colman Domingo. It premiered on HBO on June 16, 2019. On July 11, 2019, it was renewed for a second season, preceded by two one-hour specials broadcast in December 2020 and January 2021. The second season premiered on January 9, 2022.2

Euphoria received positive reviews from critics, who praised its cinematography, story, score, performances, specifically those of Zendaya and Hunter Schafer, and approach to its mature theme, although it did become controversial for its use of nudity and sexuality, which some critics perceived as excessive. The series received nominations for the British Academy Television Awards for Best International Program and the TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Drama. For her performance, Zendaya won the Primetime Emmy Award and the Satellite Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, making her the youngest actress to win this category.

cast and characters
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    Zendaya as Rue Bennett, a recovering drug-addicted teen struggling to find her place in the world.
    Hunter Schafer as Jules Vaughn, a transgender girl who quickly befriends Rue after moving to town.
    Angus Cloud as Fez O'Neill, a local drug dealer with a close relationship with Rue.
    Jacob Elordi as Nate Jacobs, a high school athlete whose anger issues mask his sexual insecurities.
    Eric Dane as Cal Jacobs, Nate's father who keeps more than one secret from the family from him.
    Maude Apatow as Lexi Howard, Rue's childhood best friend and Cassie's younger sister.
    Sydney Sweeney as Cassie Howard, Lexi's older sister and McKay's girlfriend with an infamous sexual past that continues to affect her life.
    Alexa Demie as Maddy Perez, Nate's "perfect" on-and-off girlfriend.
    Barbie Ferreira as Katherine "Kat" Hernandez, a body-conscious teenager who explores her own sexuality.
    Nika King as Leslie Bennett, Gia and Rue's mother.
    Storm Reid as Gia Bennett, Rue's younger sister.
    Algee Smith as Christopher "Chris" McKay, a football player and Cassie's boyfriend who is having a hard time adjusting to college.
    Javon Walton as Ashtray (season 2; recurring season 1), Fez's partner and adoptive brother.
    Austin Abrams as Ethan Lewis (season 2; recurring season 1), Kat's love interest.
    Dominic Fike as Elliot (season 2), Rue's new friend.

recurring

    John Ales as David Vaughn, Jules' father.
    Keean Johnson as Daniel, Kat's ex-boyfriend.
    Alanna Ubach as Suze Howard, Cassie and Lexi's mother.
    Sophia Rose Wilson as Barbara "BB", a friend of Cassie, Kat, and Maddie.
    Paula Marshall as Marsha Jacobs, Nate's mother.
    Tyler Timmons as Troy McKay
    Colman Domingo as Ali (recurring; main in special episode "Trouble Don't Last Always"), a recovering drug addict who becomes Rue's mentor in Narcotics Anonymous.
    Lukas Gage as Tyler Clarkson
    Meeko as Mouse
    Tristan Timmons as Roy McKay
    Ruben Dario as Ted
    Nolan Bateman as Wes
    Chloe Cherry as Faye
    Minka Kelly as Samantha (season 2)

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