FANS of Euphoria have been left reeling after a major character was killed off in the show’s shocking season finale.
The dramatic twist stunned viewers and sparked an immediate reaction online as the hit teen drama delivered one of its biggest moments yet.
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Rue (played by Zendaya) was killed by Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) after he learnt that she had been working undercover to take him down Credit: PA
Alamo gave Rue some painkillers, which were laced with fentanyl, causing her to overdose Credit: HBO
The series finale was full of drama as another heartbreaking death unfolded and an intense drug raid took place.
Rue (played by Zendaya) was killed by Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) after he learnt that she had been working undercover to take him down.
Alamo gave Rue some painkillers, which were laced with fentanyl, causing her to overdose.
Ali (Colman Domingo) then found Rue dead and set out on a revenge mission.
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Fans were expecting a big finale, but were left shocked, angry and emotional over Rue’s death.
Taking to X, one fan fumed: “I’m so mad rue never got her happy ending #euphoria“.
Another added: “Rue went this WHOLE season being sober and Alamo just got her to relapse JUST LIKE THAT??? #Euphoria“.
A third penned: “Didn’t want this ending for rue at all. she deserved so so much better. i genuinely cannot stop crying this isn’t fair.”
Fans were left fuming over the shocking death Credit: HBO
Creator Sam Levinson said he wanted an “honest” ending for Rue Credit: HBO
Creator Sam Levinson said it was always important to him that “Euphoria” tell an authentic story about addiction and grief.
He said: “It felt like an honest ending. The honest ending is people like Rue don’t make it.
There was also a personal tie for him, having lost Cloud to an accidental overdose in 2023.
He added: “I wanted to tell the story for Angus and for people who weren’t granted a second chance.”
Sam told Variety that he had “no plans” for a fourth season and also admitted that he “writes every season like it’s the last”.
Fans will have to wait and see if the show returns, but we all now know Rue won’t be.
Meanwhile, Zendaya confirmed that her time on the show was coming to an end for good on The Drew Barrymore Show.
When asked if this was the last season, she replied: “I think so, yeah.”
“Rue taught me so much about life… that crew has also seen me grow up. I owe so much to that show.
“Rue taught me so much about empathy and about redemption.
“She taught me a lot, and I’m very grateful for all of it.”
Fans will have to wait and see if the show returns, but we all now know Rue won’t be Credit: Alamy
Zendaya said: “Rue taught me so much about life” Credit: Getty
