Perhaps even more radical than the shock value stuffed into the full frontal first season were the two special episodes released at the end of 2020, a product of the pandemic delay. And as the long-awaited second series arrives, fans will this time be prepared for its intensity. Indeed it is evident in speaking to the young cast that Euphoria’s trademark neon-soaked visuals, glitter-encrusted make-up and beautifully disorientating camera work are all secondary to the emotional core of the show. Which I think is most applicable for something as fluid and insane as gender and sexuality.” Hunter Schafer (23), who plays Jules, says that one of her favourite things about the show is the way it allows its characters to express themselves without judgement: “A lot of these explorations with identity are left unspoken and left more to the eye or to the ear, in a more artistic and less political perspective. Maude Apatow, who plays Lexi, says Euphoria expresses a ‘heightened reality’ In particular, the portrayal of Rue’s best friend and love interest, Jules, a young trans girl, has been praised for being multifaceted and avoiding stereotypes. It’s entertaining but it’s also really scary and it gets people talking and hopefully having constructive conversations.”Īnd beyond the show’s explicit nature, there is some seriously progressive storytelling going on, most notably regarding gender fluidity and the acceptance of queer relationships. Maude Apatow (24), who plays straight-laced Lexi, is adamant, though, that the show’s shock tactics are justified: “I think Sam uses this extreme, heightened darkness to get people talking about these subjects. Before the first season premiered, Zendaya posted a trigger warning on social media advising that it was for “mature audiences” rather than a younger fanbase from her Disney days. With such extreme content, those involved with Euphoria have been keen to point out that it is not aimed at teens themselves. It has been hailed as one of TV’s most honest and jaw-dropping depictions of teenage life, celebrated and criticised in equal measure. Zendaya’s character Rue, a 17-year-old drug addict, narrates the Sky Atlantic drama, which is based on creator Sam Levinson’s own experiences. Some things are really funny and hilarious, more so than they’ve ever been before, but in tandem with that comes the heartbreak.” Zendaya (left) returns as drug addict Rue in season 2 of Euphoria As its Emmy-winning lead, the Spider-Man and Dune (and former Disney Channel) star Zendaya (25) explains: “It’s not in any way easy to watch.
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