'Almost rage bait': Has Euphoria gone from defining Gen Z to dividing them?
Summary
The TV show *Euphoria* has returned for its third season, showing the lives of young adults dealing with tough topics like drugs, relationships, and trauma. The new season is more intense and less realistic, causing mixed reactions among fans and critics, even though its viewership numbers are higher than before.Key Facts
- *Euphoria* follows characters navigating sex, drug addiction, friendship, love, and trauma.
- Season three is set five years after high school and shows a darker version of adulthood.
- The first episode of season three had over 12.3 million viewers in the U.S. and 20 million worldwide.
- The season's response by critics is mixed, with a Metacritic score of 56%.
- Some scenes seem designed to create viral moments on social media rather than focus on story depth.
- Fans say the new season feels less relatable and more extreme compared to earlier seasons.
- Earlier seasons dealt with real issues like body image, domestic abuse, and addiction, which many young viewers felt reflected their experiences.
- Season three's style and plot are seen as more surreal and less connected to reality by some viewers and commentators.
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