All you should know about the release date of Season 2 of Euphoria
Euphoria returned for its full second season this year following its inaugural success in 2019 and two special episodes released in December and January of that year. Starring Zendaya and Hunter Schafer as leads, Euphoria tackles issues such as love, drugs and addiction in its compelling drama format.
Euphoria Season 2 Release Date
On January 9, 2022, HBO and HBO Max brought back this provocative and provocative show for an eight-episode season of sexualized drama, “Oprah and Friends”.
Rue (Zendaya)
Euphoria was an award-winning drama that charmed audiences this summer and provoked them to ask themselves the question “Is Gen-Z OK?” due to its young ensemble cast and Sam Levinson’s unflinching, unsentimental portrayal of youth culture, addiction and trauma. Emmy winner Zendaya played Rue Bennett who struggles with both addiction and depression on this series.
Season two begins as Bennett experiences a relapse after Jules decides to leave, confiding in her therapist about considering hormone therapy. Also featured in Season two are Hunter Schafer, Nika King, Maude Apatow, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie and Javon Walton.
Jules (Hunter Schafer)
Euphoria’s dark exploration of teenage life, drugs, sex and identity won widespread acclaim from viewers and critics alike. Now returning for another eight-episode season on HBO in the US and Sky Atlantic (via NOW TV) in the UK.
Emmy winner Zendaya returns as Rue, joined by Sydney Sweeney (Cassie), Jacob Elordi (Nate), Angus Cloud (Fezco) and Alexa Demie (Maddy). Additionally Storm Reid, Nika King and Austin Abrams make appearances. This show tackles transgender issues in a mature manner, without resorting to stereotypes.
Nate (Jacob Elordi)
Rue was left reeling after Jules left her alone on a train platform at the conclusion of season one and fans can expect more shocking scenes and betrayals in this upcoming series.
Special episodes that aired between December 2020 and January 2021 provided some intriguing plotlines to be explored this year, such as Jules’s suppressed homosexuality and Kat’s prostitution online. The series will air weekly in the UK via Sky Atlantic/NOW while its US premiere date will be 9 January 2022; its season will consist of eight episodes, inspired by an Israeli miniseries created by Ron Leshem & Daphna Levin.
Lexi (Maude Apatow)
Euphoria, the angsty HBO teen drama starring Zendaya, premiered in June 2019 and quickly earned her an Emmy nomination. This series — also featuring her in Spider-Man: Homecoming, The Greatest Showman and Dune — follows a group of high schoolers attempting to push social boundaries.
Euphoria season 2 picks up where its predecessor left off with Rue battling addiction, drug dealing mafiasos, and more troubling scenes. Sydney Sweeney reprises her role as Cassie while Jacob Elordi plays Nate; Barbie Ferreira serves as Kat; Alexa Demie plays Maddy; Angus Cloud plays Fezco; Nika King takes the place of Leslie while Storm Reid fills Gia’s shoes.
| Title | “Euphoria” Season 2 |
|---|---|
| Release Date | January 9, 2022 |
| Lead Cast | Zendaya, Hunter Schafer |
| Number of Episodes | 8 |
| Streaming Platforms | HBO (US), Sky Atlantic (UK), HBO Max (Canada) |
| Returning Cast | Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Maude Apatow, Alexa Demie, Angus Cloud, Nika King, Javon Walton, Algee Smith, Austin Abrams, Storm Reid, and more |
| New Cast Members | Minka Kelly, Demetrius ‘Lil Meech’ Flenory Jr, Dominic Fike |
| Synopsis | The show continues to explore the lives of Gen-Z high schoolers dealing with addiction, relationships, and societal pressures. |
| Genre | Drama, Teen, Coming of Age |
| Showrunner | Sam Levinson |
Kat (Barbie Ferreira)
Euphoria returned with new episodes this year after airing two one-hour specials to address its COVID-19 suspension, including ones focused on Kat Hernandez and Jules Vaughn.
Barbie Ferreira made a sudden and unexpected entrance into the cast in 2019, but she’s set to return for season 2. Along with Zendaya and other cast members, the actress will tackle new topics including drugs and sexuality. Eric Dane, Angus Cloud, Sydney Sweeney and Alexa Demie will also return in season 2.
Cassie (Sydney Sweeney)
After delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Emmy winner Zendaya returns as Rue Bennett alongside Hunter Schafer as Jules, toxic bestie Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi), and Kat Hernandez’s love interest Maddy Perez (Alexa Demie).
Euphoria’s second season will feature Minka Kelly and Demetrius ‘Lil Meech’ Flenory Jr joining as regulars, along with returnees such as Angus Cloud, Nika King, Javon Walton, Algee Smith Austin Abrams and Storm Reid – among many others – while Euphoria can currently be streamed on HBO in the US, HBO Max in Canada, Sky Atlantic UK NOW or now worldwide.
Maddy (Alexa Demie)
Euphoria Season 2, cast and showrunner have all hinted that things will become very dark. Zendaya said she found watching it difficult while Sydney Sweeney told ET it is even darker, while Sam Levinson called it brutal.
Get some tissues ready; things are about to get messy. Euphoria episodes can be found streaming on HBO NOW and HBO Max; its first season can also be streamed via Amazon Prime. Created by Sam Levinson and featuring Zendaya as Rue, Euphoria features powerful drama.
Ashtray (Javon Walton)
Euphoria follows a group of Gen-Z high schoolers as they push social boundaries at their school. Based on an Israeli miniseries, this acclaimed HBO drama has already won Zendaya an Emmy award as best lead actress in a drama series.
Season 2 will bring back its edge-of-your-seat drama, following Rue Bennett and Jules Vaughn as they struggle with addiction. New cast members such as Dominic Fike, Minka Kelly, and Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr will join as well.
Start watching Euphoria season 2 this Sunday on HBO US or Sky NOW UK; new episodes will air weekly.
Fezco (Angus Cloud)
Zendaya (MJ in Marvel/Sony’s Spider-Man franchise), Hunter Schafer (Jules Vaughan), Sydney Sweeney (Cassie Howard), Maude Apatow (Lexi Howard) and Angus Cloud (Fezco) will all return for Season 2.
Euphoria can be found both on HBO NOW in the US and Sky Atlantic in the UK. New episodes of this teen drama appear weekly; with eight installments planned this season.
Ethan (Austin Abrams)
Euphoria has returned for its second season after two-year hiatus, featuring stunning cinematography and high school gossip as usual.
Season 1 concluded with Prom Night and many dramatic conclusions for many of our favorite characters, such as Rue’s relapse, Nate’s deviant behavior, and Kat and Ethan’s romance.
Three new actors have joined the cast: singer/songwriter Dominic Fike, Friday Night Lights actress Minka Kelly and Black Mafia Family’s Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr from Black Mafia Family. Unfortunately, we do not know much about their characters at this time.
Conclusion
Euphoria” Season 2 is highly anticipated and promises to continue its exploration of the complex lives of Gen-Z high schoolers. With a returning cast and new additions, the season delved deeper into themes of addiction, relationships, and societal pressures. The show’s dark and dramatic storytelling, along with its stunning cinematography, is set to captivate audiences once again. Don’t miss the intense drama and emotional rollercoaster that “Euphoria” has in store for its viewers in its second season
