Euphoria Season 3 premieres

Creator Sam Levinson has taken the series in a darker direction, removing the safety net of high school as Rue and her friends face the grim realities of their 20s.

Martha Kelly returns as the show's chilling villain, while stars Zendaya and Jacob Elordi continue to lead the acclaimed cast.

Early reactions have been mixed, with some viewers praising the show's evolution and others criticizing graphic scenes involving fentanyl.

Despite the backlash, the premiere is expected to drive record viewership for the streaming platform.