Rue and Jules officially make up, Maddy (Alexa Demie) and Nate (Jacob Elordi) face each other for the first time since their breakup, and a bloody fight ensues between Nate and Fezco (Angus Cloud). Season 2 picks up a few days later at a New Year’s Eve house party, where the teens all come together for the first time after a week off from school. When the pair finally reunited on Christmas Eve, Jules apologized - only for Rue to awkwardly reply “Merry Christmas” before walking away. The series’ two bridge episodes offered a glimpse into the characters’ respective aftermaths, with Rue discussing her attempted sobriety with her sponsor Ali (Colman Domingo) and Jules opening up to a therapist about her evolving gender identity and feelings for Rue.
But after bailing at the last minute, Rue returned home, relapsed on drugs, and overdosed while Jules left without her.
Season 1 ended with Rue (Zendaya) and Jules (Hunter Schafer) professing their love for one another and planning to skip town after a tumultuous few months. HBO’s Euphoria is finally back after a near-two-year hiatus, and the Season 2 premiere is packed with more than enough drama to make up for the extended break.
