Euphoria Season 3 Accused of Reinforcing Incel-Era Sexist Tropes
The third season of HBO's hit series Euphoria has drawn criticism for its portrayal of women, with commentators arguing that the show now mirrors the sexist fantasies of the manosphere and incel culture. In a recent episode, Cassie Howard (Sydney Sweeney) confronts her husband Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi) at their wedding party, screaming that he is not a man because he borrowed large sums of money. The scene, set against a lavish wedding funded by dirty money, is described as lacking substance and reinforcing regressive gender stereotypes. The article, published in Der Freitag, suggests that the series once known for its raw depiction of teenage life has devolved into pandering to male fantasies, reducing female characters to sexual playthings.
Key facts
- Euphoria Season 3 is criticized for sexist portrayals of women.
- Cassie Howard, played by Sydney Sweeney, confronts Nate Jacobs at their wedding.
- Nate Jacobs, played by Jacob Elordi, is an adult former high school athlete.
- The wedding was allegedly paid for with borrowed money.
- The article compares the show's female depiction to incel-era fantasies.
- The criticism appears in Der Freitag.
- The series is an HBO high school drama.
- The episode features a public confrontation during a wedding party.
Entities
Artists
- Sydney Sweeney
- Jacob Elordi
Institutions
- HBO
- Der Freitag