‘Euphoria’ Season 2 Finale Measures 6.6M Viewers Across HBO & HBO Max, Marks New Highs

HBO is responding to claims “Euphoria” fostered an unsafe workplace environment.

Following claims about a toxic work environment on the Euphoria set, HBO released a statement addressing the speculation about the hit drama.

HBO is responding to allegations of a 'toxic workplace' environment on set of their smash hit show Euphoria.It comes after a Friday report from the Daily Beastalleged tension between showrunnerSam Levinson and the cast, as well as background actors allegedly complaining about not receiving meals on set, and being denied bathroom breaks on 18-hour workdays.The report also claimed the series got so many complaints that a SAG-AFTRA union rep was forced turned up to on set.In a statement to Variety, HBO responded: 'The well-being of cast and crew on our productions is always a top priority.' Controversy: HBO responds to Euphoria 'toxic workplace' accusations after sources claimed oftensions between showrunner Sam Levinson (lead star Zendaya is pictured above)'The production was in full compliance with all safety guidelines and guild protocols. It's not uncommon for drama series to have complex shoots, and COVID protocols add an additional layer.' 'We maintain an open line of communication with all the guilds, including SAG-AFTRA.

Less than a week after Euphoria’s dramatic Season 2 finale, HBO is addressing claims about a toxic and unsafe workplace environment on the set of the Zendaya-led drama.

HBO is defending Euphoria.

Euphoria star Jacob Elordi has 'no choice' when it comes to stripping down for nude scenes in the HBO hit series, which he admits feels 'weird.''It's like every scene is like, "He sleeps with this person. He does this with this person naked,"' the Australian 24-year-old said on Wednesday's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.'I think on Euphoria it comes with the territory of the character. He's this ultra-masculine, macho jock.

Baring it all. Euphoria has become known for its graphic sex scenes — and the stars haven’t held back about stripping down on camera.

Euphoria just ended its with a controversial finale that closed some story arcs and…completely forgot about others. (What is going to happen to !?) But now that the season is wrapped, Sweeney can hopefully take a long, deserved break from crying, screaming, and generally doing the most until . And it seems Sweeney has also taken the advantage of the Euphoria break by dying her hair from golden blonde to a lush copper red.The newly redhead Sydney Sweeney was spotted on Monday, February 28 in Los Angeles.

Jacob Elordi is opening up about stripping down. The 24-year-old actor appears on Wednesday's episode of , and reveals how he feels about shooting nude scenes on HBO's hit series, , which recently aired its season 2 finale.Elordi stars on the Zendaya-led series as Nate Jacobs, whom he describes as «a sweet, lovable, relatable, giant, 18-year-old psychopath.» Nate frequently foregoes clothing on the show, something Elordi says he «kind of [has] no choice» but to accept. «Every scene is like, 'He sleeps with this person.

Euphoria are a comfort right now. We are as blue as an eye shadow stick, drawn over a lid and up to the brow bone—Euphoria has concluded. On Sunday nights henceforth, no boobs shall bounce, no parents shall day-drink, and no pills or powder shall be spilled in quite the same way.

“Euphoria” star Jacob Elordi says he’s now used to being naked on in front of the camera.

Euphoria, the Spider-Man: No Way Home actress continued to shine in the second season of Sam Levinson’s hit HBO drama - much to the delight of her fans. As the season draws to a close, Zendaya took to social media to share a sweet message with her Euphoriacs.  Zendaya recently reached out to her fans on Instagram as Season 2 of Euphoria officially ended last Sunday.

Warning: Euphoria spoilers ahead!While first caught viewers’ attention with the characters’ and , there are some plots that are straight-up violent and grisly. Perhaps the bleakest storyline of all revolves around the fate of Ashtray (Javon Walton), the ruthless adopted little brother of everyone’s favorite lovable dug dealer ().In the season 2 finale, which aired on February 27, Ash’s fate was almost certainly sealed: After a SWAT team invaded his house, the preteen barricaded himself in the bathroom and was shot after firing a gun at the police. Walton spoke for a post-finale interview about whether or not this is truly the end for his character.

Jacob Elordi sees his “Euphoria” character’s development arch more about family struggles than sexuality.

Jacob Elordi is opening up about his Euphoria character, Nate Jacobs.

Eric Dane‘s character Cal had a moment in the Euphoria season two finale that felt like it could be a send-off and fans are wondering if he’ll return for season three.

Katcy Stephan SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for the Season 2 finale of “Euphoria,” which aired on HBO on Feb. 27.Eric Dane is having the time of his life on “Euphoria,” HBO’s wildly popular drama from Sam Levinson.

wrapped up season 2 with a shocking finale that saw the demise of several major characters, including teenage drug dealer Ashtray (Javon Walton). The 15-year-old star, who has played Fezco’s (Angus Cloud) younger adopted brother since season 1, opens up to ET’s Denny Directo about the bloody end to his story, who originally was supposed to die, his feelings about the Fexi romance and beating up co-star Eric Dane earlier in the season. While most of characters were still reeling from Lexi’s (Maude Apatow) play, one person missing from the audience was Fez.

Dominic Fike has confirmed he will return as Elliot in Euphoria season three.The actor and musician, who joined the HBO show for season two, shared the news on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, following the season two finale.Fallon asked Fike whether he was set to return as Elliot in the next season, to which he replied, “Absolutely.”Fike also addressed a fan theory claiming that Elliot could be Nate Jacobs’ brother.“I’m not even gonna lie, I saw this one online, and I looked at it for a while and there was so many things connecting and so many people were talking about it all through these Reddit threads, and at the end of it I was like, ‘Am I Nate’s brother?'” he said.Watch the full interview here:Meanwhile, this season of Euphoria has led to a rise in young people seeking help for addiction problems, according to the UK Addiction Treatment Group (UKAT).According to UKAT’s head consultant Nuno Albuquerque, since the show was released there has been a small rise in young people seeking help for addiction.“What shows like Euphoria do is to raise the awareness of young people and children experiencing and in some cases, struggling with mature life situations like drug misuse,” Albuquerque told Metro.co.uk. “Thankfully there has been a very small rise in the number of young people getting in touch with our support services asking for help and guidance.”He added: “It’s naive of society to believe that our younger generation don’t use and abuse substances, or to think that we can always protect them.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer“Euphoria” is now HBO’s second-most-watched show since 2004 behind only “Game of Thrones,” per the pay TV channel.The Zendaya-led drama hit yet another series high with its Season 2 finale episode Sunday, drawing 6.6 million viewers. According to HBO, “Euphoria” Season 2 episodes are now averaging 16.3 million viewers, the best performance for any season of an HBO series other than “Game of Thrones” since 2004.

As viewers say goodbye to the hit HBO series Euphoria for another long stretch of time, only some of the show’s loose ends have been not-so-neatly tied. Without spoiling the finale, the show does answer some obvious questions: What psychotic retaliation does Nate Jacobs whip up post-Lexi Howard’s pointed theatrical debut? Does this final episode make for the worst day in Fezco Hive history? Does Cassie take a shot at backing up her bold claim that she’s crazier than Maddy? But it won’t be until season three airs in 2024 that the other standout questions – including the ones about a certain suspicious drug dealer with an unsettlingly calm demeanor – get answers.