Euphoria Season 3 returns

After a four-year hiatus, Sam Levinson's 'Euphoria' is back on HBO with a darker and more controversial tone.

The new season explores the consequences of freedom as Rue, played by Zendaya, and her former classmates navigate the complexities of life after high school.

While the premiere drew massive viewership, it also faced immediate backlash from some fans and critics over 'disturbing' scenes involving extreme fetish content and drug use.

The show's creator defended the creative choices as a necessary evolution for the characters as they face the grim realities of the adult world.