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Warning: Spoilers for the series finale follow. «"Euphoria"» .
While many TV shows have had truly great finales, it's often difficult to wrap up a series on a high note... especially a beloved one. For years, people have been watching Sam Levinson's Emmy-winning drama «"Euphoria"» on HBO (and streaming via HBO Max), though the finale sparked some controversy. And after rumors that Zendaya disliked the ending, her mother has now commented on Rue's heartbreaking plot twist.
Soon after the premiere «"Euphoria"» became one of those HBO series that made the world talk thanks to its stunning acting, unique visual language, and dramatic plot. Fans' opinions on the ending «"Euphoria »", in which Rue dies of an overdose at the very beginning of the series, was divided. Zendaya's mother, Claire Stormer, shared her thoughts on the episode on her Instagram Stories, writing:
I've been receiving a lot of private messages from people about yesterday's episode. I'll try not to share my thoughts. It definitely upset me... and brought up other emotions. But I'll leave it at that for now...
It seems Stormer didn't like the ending. «Euphoria» . But if she had to watch her daughter pretend to die of an overdose in the final episode, can anyone blame her? Of course, fans will be curious to know what comments she chose to keep to herself.
This cryptic post may spark online speculation that Zendaya may be unhappy with the series finale.« Euphoria »" There are numerous rumors circulating online, especially since the actress hasn't given interviews about the third season and isn't listed as an executive producer, as she was in the first two seasons. Some speculate that she clashed with Rue over the ending, but it's unclear how true these speculations are.
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It's entirely possible that Claire Stormer's Instagram story is simply a reflection of her own feelings, rather than her famous daughter's opinion on how things ended. TV series "Euphoria"« For Ru. After all, in the original Israeli series, on which the HBO series was based, the main character also died of an overdose. In any case, it's clear that many fans are unhappy with such a tragic ending.
While the finale had some great moments, such as a tribute to the late actor Angus Cloud, it also drew criticism for the way various characters were portrayed, including Hunter Schafer's Jules, who had only one scene (and no dialogue).
Series «"Euphoria"» is available to watch in its entirety on HBO Max as part of the 2026 TV schedule. We can only wait and see what Zendaya has to say about the series' ending.