"Euphoria" Review
- Jul 9, 2021
- 2 min read
“All I know is life is not like a Nicholas Spark novel.” - Rue
There is a reason why “Euphoria” on HBO Max has had so much hype over the past three years. The cinematography, phenomenal acting, fantastic music, aesthetic theme, and complex characters are all that make this show so euphoric.
“Euphoria” showcases the life of different high school characters and everything they go through behind the scenes. Each episode focuses on another complex character, although the voice narration and perspective provided by Rue are still the same.
Rue (played by Zendaya) is a 17-year-old drug addict who struggles with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Hooked since she was a kid, Rue uses drugs to escape her real-life problems. Jules is a transgender person who is figuring out their identity and where they belong in life. Jules has a special relationship with Rue that could be considered toxic dependability.
Nate is an athlete with anger issues and sexual insecurities. He’s hiding a devastating family secret that can ruin his and his family’s reputation. Maddy is a confident girl who gets what she wants using her sex appeal.
Kat is body-conscious, and she builds up her confidence by exploring her sexuality and changing the way she acts. Cassie hates to be alone, so she dates different guys and does whatever they want her to, even if it makes her uncomfortable or goes public.
“Euphoria” has an amazing music soundtrack with most of the songs provided by musical artist, Labrinth. The music chosen fits well with every scene and the cinematography of those moments is a work of art that makes you feel like you’re watching a movie in the theaters.
This show has to be one of the weirdest, craziest teen dramas I have ever seen. I can’t even figure out what other shows I can compare it to since it’s on a league of its own. It explores different issues that people struggle with daily regardless of whether we know it or not: mental disorders, gender identity, substance abuse, child pornography, domestic violence, toxic relationships, and more.
If you have not watched Euphoria yet, I strongly recommend that you start streaming it on HBO Max before the second season comes out. You will be hooked from the first episode since the producers did such an excellent job exploring different perspectives and showing you what some teenagers may go through in real life.
P.S: I would like to suggest that you have the volume lower than usual as there are a couple of sex scenes that pop up randomly in every episode and are very graphic.
Let me know in the comments or contact form below if you watch it or have any show recommendations. I have also recently created a Google Form to submit shows you would like for me to review, and a random drawing will take place every month. You can find the link in my Instagram bio :)
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