Review of Euphoria

Euphoria (2019– )
9/10
Euphorically Addictive
22 July 2019
Whenever I watch a new show and am not sure what to expect, it's usually within those first 10 minutes of a show that can decide if the shows right for me or not. When I came across Euphoria, I really wasn't sure what to expect, I had a read a synopsis and it sounded intriguing so I gave it go. Wouldn't you know it within the first 10 minutes I was hooked.

The shows can sometimes feel too real, whether you're a teenager or an adult. It revolves around a few characters such as Zendaya ( Spider-Man: Homecoming) who has had trouble with drugs, and a near death experience with her family and her quest to get clean, which feels like an up and down battle, as she lies to everyone around her about her experience and taking drugs. When a new girl comes to town named Jules, she realizes she's in love with her as she has hew own secret that she is a trans woman.

Other characters include Nate, who is the football star who is trying to define his sexuality, Kat who has had sex and now starts doing cam shows for money and much more.

Every episode is edited perfectly, I rarely say that but every episode with its dark matter and subject, always seems to have either a bright light with dark background, or happy music through a troubled time. There are moments where an episode can feel frantic or crazy, and every editing can make the viewer feel how they are feeling in that moment.

Without giving to much away the show deals with many aspects of addiction, being true to yourself, coming to terms with your identity, coming of age. Many themes revolve and all the actors do a fantastic job of bringing these characters to life and making the show feel as real as it does.

While I was never sure what to expect, Euphoria takes shows such as Degrassi and 13 Reasons Why and then takes a lot of the subject matter that we've seen in that show to feel more dark yet also more hit home type of show. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but after 5 Episodes, I am still thinking about it, still anticipating newer episodes, and where they can go. It's a show that sticks with you after every episode and isn't afraid to go into the territory other shows have gone.

Euphoria, is a show that should be watched not just for the content and story but just overall how much the whole team on this show gives in every aspect. A worthwhile watch.
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