Euphoria, known for its intense and chaotic narrative, is gearing up to deliver its most dramatic season yet. The Emmy-winning HBO series is set to air its Season 3 finale on Sunday, May 21. Fans of the show should brace themselves for a potentially explosive conclusion, as the series has a reputation for leaving audiences stunned, often with unexpected character deaths.
There are indications that this episode might mark the end of the series. In a conversation on The Drew Barrymore Show in April, Zendaya hinted that viewers could expect “closure,” implying that the series might conclude with Season 3. Sam Levinson, the show’s creator, mentioned to Variety during the same month that he approaches every season as if it could be the last and currently has “no plans” for a fourth season.
Warning: Spoilers Ahead. The finale, entitled “In God We Trust,” promises to tie up numerous storylines. Rue (Zendaya) finds herself in a perilous situation after raiding drug dealer Laurie’s (Martha Kelly) safe. With Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi) dead, Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) on the brink of a breakdown, and Fern (Chloe Cherry) alerting her Nazi boyfriend Wayne (Toby Wallace) about Rue’s location, tensions are at an all-time high. Rue’s ominous voiceover in Episode 7—“If there’s a beginning, there must be an end”—suggests a dramatic conclusion.
Season 3 picks up five years after the previous season’s finale. Characters have evolved significantly: Cassie and Nate are now married and living in the suburbs; Rue is working to repay her debt to Laurie; Jules (Hunter Schafer) is attending art school; and Maddy (Alexa Demie) is rising through the ranks at a Hollywood talent agency. The season teased themes of faith, redemption, and the struggle with evil, which remain pivotal as the series potentially draws to a close.
Even with a substantial four-year gap since Season 2, the third season maintains the same eight-episode count as its predecessors. However, HBO Max appears to be compensating fans with an extended finale. Stay tuned for more insights into what promises to be a gripping conclusion.
Despite the lengthy four-year wait, Season 3 doesn’t have any extra episodes, just eight, the same as each of the first two seasons. However, HBO Max may be making up for it with the finale’s runtime. Keep reading to find out more details about the finale.
What Time Is The Euphoria Season 3 Finale?
Alexa Demie in “Euphoria” Season 3 on HBO.
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The series finale of Euphoria, titled “In God We Trust,” will air on Sunday, May 30, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max.
How Long Is The Euphoria Season 3 Finale?
Zendaya in “Euphoria” Season 3 on HBO.
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Multiple sites are reporting that Episode 8 will be 93 minutes long, but HBO has yet to confirm the runtime. However, if the finale is an hour and a half, it would be one of the longest episodes to date for an HBO Max series. This is similar to the 93-minute finale of The Wire, the 90-minute finale of The White Lotus Season 3, and the 82-minute third episode of Game of Thrones Season 8, according to Elle.
How To Watch The Euphoria Season 3 Finale
Anna Van Patten in “Euphoria” Season 3 on HBO.
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There are two ways to watch the Euphoria Season 3 finale. The first is with an HBO cable subscription, and the second is with a membership to HBO’s streaming service, HBO Max. The final episode will air on both platforms at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 30.
For those who decide to watch Euphoria on streaming, HBO Max currently offers three subscription plans: Basic with Ads at $10.99 per month, Standard at $18.49 per month, and Premium at $22.99 per month.
The site is not currently offering a free trial to watch the finale.
What Happened In Euphoria Season 3, Episode 7?
Jacob Elordi and Matthew Willig in “Euphoria” Season 3 on HBO.
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Warning: Spoilers ahead for Euphoria Season 3, Episode 7.
In the penultimate episode of Euphoria Season 3, Levinson killed off Nate Jacobs. He was buried alive on a construction site and then poisoned by a venomous rattlesnake that crawled into his coffin and attacked him. Nate was being held hostage by loan sharks, who gave Cassie three days to come up with the money to save him.
Cassie asked Maddy for help, who in turn asked Alamo, and despite confronting Naz with a fake money bag and shooting him, it was all for nothing. When the coffin was finally uncovered, the two women found Nate’s corpse.
The episode ended with Fern yelling to her Nazi boyfriend Wayne that Rue had broken into the safe in Laurie’s basement. When Rue opened it, she realized there was no money, only photos and IDs. She’s in grave danger yet again after facing numerous run-ins with death, including being almost killed by Alamo and Bishop and getting her head chopped off with a polo mallet.
Watch the chilling preview for “In God We Trust” below.
