‘Euphoria’ ended worse than ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Stranger Things’
The finale of 'Euphoria' Season 3 has been criticized for its disappointing conclusion, which some argue is worse than the endings of 'Game of Thrones' and 'Stranger Things'. Key characters, including Rue and Nate, receive minimal screen time, while the plot devolves into a chaotic and unsatisfying resolution. Critics have noted that the season strayed from the character-driven storytelling that made earlier seasons successful.
- ▪Rue dies halfway through the 93-minute finale, leading to a grim and anticlimactic conclusion.
- ▪The finale features a focus on violence and absurdity, overshadowing the original character arcs.
- ▪Critics and fans have blasted Season 3 for its departure from the nuanced storytelling of the first two seasons.
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TV ‘Euphoria’ ended worse than ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Stranger Things’ By Lauren Sarner Published May 31, 2026, 11:06 p.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 the Season 3 finale of Euphoria.” Move over, “Game of Thrones” and “Stranger Things,” there’s a new worst finale in town. “Euphoria” Season 3 ended the way it began: tawdry, tasteless, and squandering its all-star cast with ludicrous writing. In the Sam Levinson drama’s supersized, 93-minute long finale that aired Sunday, Rue (played by Zendaya) dies halfway through the episode. It’s grim and anticlimactic. 16 Zendaya’s Rue (pictured in “Euphoria”) had a rough time in Season 3.
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