‘Euphoria’ creator Sam Levinson defends killing off character with ‘horrific’ death scene
Sam Levinson, the creator of 'Euphoria', defended the decision to kill off Nate Jacobs in a shocking scene during Season 3. He aimed to give the audience what they wanted while also making the death horrific and anxiety-inducing. Levinson hopes this will leave viewers questioning the morality of the character's fate.
- ▪Nate Jacobs, played by Jacob Elordi, was killed off in a horrific scene where he was buried alive and bitten by a rattlesnake.
- ▪Levinson wanted to create a sense of complicity with the audience regarding the character's comeuppance.
- ▪Elordi described filming the scene as a 'peaceful' experience, despite the character's dark choices.
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TV ‘Euphoria’ creator Sam Levinson defends killing off character with ‘horrific’ death scene By Riley Cardoza Published May 25, 2026, 9:09 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Warning: Spoilers ahead! Do not proceed unless you’ve watched “Euphoria’s” seventh episode of Season 3. Sam Levinson gave the “Euphoria” audience “what they want[ed]” when he killed off Jacob Elordi’s character, Nate Jacobs, in a “horrific” scene Sunday night. After Season 3’s penultimate episode aired over the weekend, the showrunner spoke to “Esquire” about pressure from viewers to deliver “justice or karma.” 8 The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images 8 HBO Explore More How original ‘Euphoria’ star feels about character’s gruesome death ‘Euphoria’ kills off one of its…
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