Euphoria’s rise in popularity was rapid, and challenged what mainstream television could be. The show's descent into addiction, identity, and adolescent turmoil carved out its own unique place among countless other series. Critics described it as raw and unflinching, and audiences couldn’t look away. It explored vulnerability and was provocative, bold, messy, and cinematic. For a time, it felt like one of the few shows willing to dive headfirst into the chaos of coming-of-age in a world that seems to be collapsing.