Euphoria
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But if the finale resonates emotionally, its also lacking in resolution.
Some threads are tied up with a shrug, while others are completely forgotten.
(Is that it for Maddy and Samantha?
Are we ignoring the fact that Rue still owes Laurie money?)
Rue is the heart ofEuphoria, but the show has also lost sight of its ensemble nature.
But first: Poor, poor Fez.
But the cops are already on their way by the time Ash stabs Custer in the neck.
Theres a whole different kind of standoff happening at the East Highland auditorium.
), and Maddy does one better by slapping Cassie offstage.
Their fight ends with an exhausted Maddy, Cassie, and Kat No Lines Hernandez in the bathroom.
Do you know whats funny?
Nate broke up with me before I even went up on that stage.
Maddy can only empathize.
Dont worry; this is just the beginning.
Strangely, its as if Maddy has given her blessing.
Speaking of, Nate loads up his gun for some reason again (Chekhov who?)
and drives to Cals shop, where his dad is living his best life.
He takes out a USB stick with all the evidence while the police roll up outside.
(How big is the police force in this town, by the way?)
Which brings us finally to Rue, who ventures out to make amends in her recovery.
(Its a lovely song courtesy of Zendaya and Labrinth, but also a long one.)
Its unfortunate that Jules isnt afforded that same graciousness.
By the end, Jules is just a remnant referred to in the past tense.
Jules was my first love, Rue says.
Id like to remember it that way.
For Rue, the most important thing now is simply working on becoming a good person.
Its a tidy ending for Rue, if somewhat unfulfilling with everything else still hanging in the air.
ButEuphoriaisEuphoria nothing is ever easy.
Another highlight: Suze yelling out, Shes a writer!
while Cassie sobs uncontrollably on stage.
Lexis stage manager puts it best: It could be worse.
It could be boring.
