Euphoria Series Finale: Rue Dies, Ali Kills Alamo in Messy Conclusion
The third season of HBO's Euphoria wrapped up with a heartbreaking death and an unexpectedly hopeful conclusion. The finale showcases a tense standoff between Ali (Colman Domingo) and Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), during which Maddy (Alexa Demie) is momentarily used as a shield. Rue (Zendaya) meets her end after Alamo administers fentanyl-laced Percocets, triggering a vision of Fez (the late Angus Cloud) escaping incarceration. Following Cloud's tragic overdose in 2023 at the age of 25, showrunner Sam Levinson revealed to The New York Times's Popcast that Rue's fate was altered to emphasize the harsh realities of addiction. Ali seeks vengeance on Alamo, who, after being betrayed by Bishop (Darrell Britt-Gibson), is ultimately killed. The episode concludes with Ali heading back to Jerusalem to notify Rue's family, ending on a poignant note with Rue's voiceover and an American flag. Levinson expressed to Tablet Magazine that the finale conveys a sincere message rooted in his faith and hope.
Key facts
- Euphoria series finale aired on HBO.
- Rue dies from fentanyl-laced Percocets given by Alamo.
- Ali kills Alamo in a showdown after Bishop betrays Alamo.
- Angus Cloud died of an accidental overdose in 2023 at age 25.
- Sam Levinson rewrote Rue's ending after Cloud's death.
- Final scene shows a billowing American flag with Rue's voiceover.
- Levinson described the ending as an earnest, optimistic message.
- Maddy is freed from Alamo; Cassie continues OnlyFans; Lexi reads Rue's Bible.
Entities
Artists
- Colman Domingo
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
- Alexa Demie
- Zendaya
- Martha Kelly
- Angus Cloud
- Sam Levinson
- Darrell Britt-Gibson
- Sydney Sweeney
- Maude Apatow
- Hunter Schafer
- Jacob Elordi
Institutions
- HBO
- The New York Times
- Tablet Magazine
- Forbes
Locations
- Jerusalem