Watch this when
Euphoria
When you're so good at lying about using that you almost believe it. Rue said the quiet part out loud.
Who it's for
Rue, back from rehab at the start, narrates her own addiction with painful honesty, including the lies, the craving and the wish to feel nothing, which can make viewers feel seen when they struggle to explain their use.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Euphoria is an HBO drama created by Sam Levinson, adapted from Ron Leshem's Israeli series, which ran from 2019 to 2026 across three seasons and two special episodes. Zendaya stars as Rue Bennett, a teenager who returns from rehab and struggles to stay sober, narrating the story as an unreliable narrator.
Where to find it
HBO original; streams on HBO Max. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Suicidal thoughts and teen sexual abuse.
Age: TV-MA (suggested 18+)
