HBO's "Euphoria" primarily premiered in 2019, however, the show got more traction when it aired its second season. The show's popularity spread like wildfire on the internet making it a cultural phenomenon. The Guardian reported that "Euphoria" is now the second most watched show in HBO since 2004 with an average of 16.3 million viewers per episode.
It has only been a year and a half since the second season premiered, but people are still waiting for the third season. Fortunately, fans are assured that "Euphoria" will be renewed for another season.
While waiting for the next installment, let's take a step back and see why "Euphoria" became so popular with Gen Z.
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Relatable Themes
"Euphoria" came just in time where digital presence becomes more significant than ever before. The production of two seasons happened before and after the pandemic. The show clearly depicted several timely themes that resonates with the Gen Zs. This includes online bullying, conforming to societal standards, and addressing the presence of social media.
Exceptional Performances
The script could be good but it would be nothing without the synergy of the entire cast of "Euphoria." In fact, Zendaya, who played the character of Rue, won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series during the 72nd Emmy Awards. Other actors such as Alexa Demie (Maddy) and Sydney Sweeney (Cassie) also gained fan bases and was the talk of the town with their impeccable performances.
Visuals and Cinematic Style
The show is known for its striking visuals from the cinematography to the production design and even from the wardrobe. "Euphoria" maximizes the vibrant yet cooled colors during the show to reflect various emotions from the characters. In fact, wardrobes and colors from the show became so popular that it is referred now as the "Euphoria" aesthetic.
Character Development
One thing that stood out among the series is the way the writers were able to plot the development of each characters perfectly. Characters such as Rue, Maddy, Cassie, and Nate often faced challenges ahead of them which contributes to their development.
Authentic Representation
The target audience of "Euphoria" are mainly teenagers and by portraying real-life scenarios faced by this generation, many of its viewers stayed to watch the show as a form of relatability. The show also does not shy away on tackling various issues like mental health, addiction, and identity crisis.
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