HBO's Euphoria Returns Amid Mixed Reception and Declining Viewership
HBO’s Most-Hated Show Is Also One of Its Most Popular

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HBO's controversial series, Euphoria, returned for its third season on April 12, 2023, but has faced criticism and declining viewership. Despite its star-studded cast, including Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney, the show only garnered around 658 million minutes watched, placing it ninth in the Nielsen streaming rankings.
- 01Euphoria's third season premiered on April 12, 2023, after a long wait for fans.
- 02The show features a cast that includes Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Jacob Elordi, who have all achieved significant fame.
- 03Euphoria secured only 658 million minutes of viewership, ranking ninth on the Nielsen charts.
- 04The series has a low 40% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating critical disapproval.
- 05The show was overshadowed by other series like The Pitt and Netflix's Beef, which had higher viewership numbers.
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Euphoria, HBO's most controversial series, returned for its third season on April 12, 2023, after a lengthy hiatus. The show, which first premiered in 2019, has been a cultural phenomenon, particularly for its portrayal of high school life and its star-studded cast, including Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Jacob Elordi. However, the new season has not met expectations, garnering only 658 million minutes of viewership, placing it ninth in the Nielsen streaming rankings. This is a significant drop compared to other shows, such as The Pitt, which dominated the charts with over 1 billion minutes watched. Critics have also been harsh, with Euphoria receiving a 40% score on Rotten Tomatoes, where it was described as a disjointed series with forced narratives that fail to utilize its talented cast effectively. As the series continues, it faces the challenge of regaining its former relevance in a competitive streaming landscape.
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