Business Insider·Tuesday, May 26, 2026
'Euphoria' just killed a main character for the first time. Here's what the showrunner said about the 'horrific' scene.
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AI Summary
HBO's 'Euphoria' season three kills off main character Nate Jacobs in a gruesome buried-alive scene. Showrunner Sam Levinson describes the scene as intentionally 'horrific' to make viewers uncomfortable. The article frames the show's evolution as a transformation into a violent crime thriller.
Claims Made In This Story
Nate Jacobs dies by being buried alive by mobsters
This is the first main character death in the series
Sam Levinson designed the scene to make audiences uncomfortable
Season three has transformed the show into a Tarantino-style crime thriller
What Is Missing From This Story
No viewer or critic reaction beyond the showrunner's statement
No explanation of narrative justification for character death
Missing context about season three's overall reception
No mention of fan response or social media discourse
Framing Techniques Detected
Sensational headline using 'just killed' and 'horrific'
Comparison to Tarantino establishes artistic intent but carries value judgment
Characterization of show 'transformation' as a 'mutation' implies negative shift
Heavy reliance on showrunner's framing without independent analysis
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