Is HBO really out here having us watch Sydney Sweeney scrub down adult toys while processing grief? Because that’s exactly what went down in Euphoria’s presumed series finale, and honey, we have THOUGHTS.
Let’s set the scene, darling. The Sunday, May 31 episode of everyone’s favorite chaotic HBO drama dropped a BOMB midway through—and we’re not talking about a plot twist that makes sense. Zendaya’s beloved character Rue literally died halfway into what we’re all assuming is the show’s grand finale. Like, not a cliffhanger. Not a “will she make it?” moment. A full-on character exit that had Twitter absolutely LOSING IT.
But here’s where it gets absolutely unhinged: instead of giving us time to process this absolutely devastating development, the show immediately pivots to Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie dealing with her grief in the most… unconventional way possible. The scene? Our girl is literally hand-washing sex toys. Yes, you read that correctly. While mourning one of the show’s main characters, Cassie is scrubbing down intimate items like she’s doing laundry on a Tuesday afternoon.
We cannot make this up, folks. This is peak HBO prestige drama meets “wait, WHAT am I watching right now?” energy. The creative choices! The symbolism! Or is there literally no symbolism and this is just the writers deciding to make us all deeply uncomfortable simultaneously?
The rest of the “presumed conclusion”—and yes, we’re using air quotes because nothing about this show feels conclusive—focused on the other characters processing Rue’s death. But honestly, after watching that particular scene with Sydney, can anyone really focus on the emotional fallout? We’re all just sitting here asking questions about production decisions and wondering if anyone on set raised their hand during table reads.
Fans have been absolutely divided. Some are calling it “artistic” and “bold.” Others are simply asking why. The discourse is MESSY, and we’re here for every second of it. This is what peak prestige television looks like when it decides to go rogue.
What do you think? A) The scene was necessary and artistically brilliant B) HBO took things a step too far with that one