Euphoria Season 3: Tributes & Controversy

0:00On April 30th, Eric Dane wrapped up his scenes for Euphoria Season 3 right before his death from ALS at age 53 back in February. The show's creator, Sam Levinson, made sure to adjust production so Dane could film everything in just one day, even as his health got worse. That effort paid off when the season dropped on April 12th? Dane even joked about one key scene where his character gets totally wasted at a wedding reception. He figured his real-life speech changes from ALS would make it look spot-on without much acting. Fans saw that moment play out in episode 3 on April 26th, titled The Ballad of Paladin. The season kicked off with a heavy trippy card remembering Dane, plus Angus Cloud, who died at 25 from an overdose in July 20th, 23th, and producer Kevin Turin. Levinson called working with Dane in honor and shared how close they were. HBO put out their own statement, praising his talent across three seasons. Now season 3 is catching heat just a few episodes in, with viewers slamming controversial plots

1:01like Cassie turning to only fans for her wedding, Cash. Some scenes have folks calling the show humiliating and over-the-top sexual, even pushing the cancel it outright. Meanwhile, die hard fans push back, saying this raw edge is what Euphoria has always been about. As the backlash builds, the tributes keep the focus on Dane's lasting mark. You've been listening to entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered pop culture coverage.