‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere

In this special episode of The Watch, hosts Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald dive into the long-awaited premiere of Euphoria Season 3, approaching it with zero prior knowledge—no lore, no backstory, no spoilers. Greenwald describes the experience as exhilarating and liberating, free from the emotional baggage that often comes with returning to beloved shows. He praises the season’s bold, cinematic opening sequence featuring Zendaya as Rue, a drug courier on a high-stakes border run, calling it a masterclass in visual storytelling. The hosts explore the show’s shift from high school drama to a surreal, hyper-stylized adult world, with a focus on Zendaya’s magnetic performance and Sam Levinson’s audacious, unapologetic aesthetic. While acknowledging the show’s departure from its earlier identity, they argue that its raw energy, stylistic daring, and deep investment in its actors—especially Sidney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi—make it compelling even without prior context. The episode ends with a reflection on the changing landscape of television, where auteurs like Levinson reclaim creative control in a way that feels both personal and provocative.