Did Sam Levinson really just murder off one of Euphoria’s most toxic yet iconic characters? Because honey, we are LIVING for this chaos and we need to spill all the piping hot tea!
In what can only be described as a plot twist that sent shockwaves through the Euphoria fanbase faster than Rue can say “addiction,” creator Sam Levinson absolutely obliterated Jacob Elordi’s character Nate Jacobs in the season 3 penultimate episode that aired Sunday, May 24. And because Levinson can never do anything quietly, he decided to reveal the juicy inspiration behind this absolutely brutal death scene. Yes, we’re talking full-on dramatic demise, not some boring fade-to-black situation.
According to Levinson himself, Nate’s debt situation spiraled so catastrophically that it literally cost him his life. We’re talking financial ruin meets consequences meets “oops, I guess playing with the wrong people’s money is actually dangerous.” Who knew? (Everyone. Everyone knew.) The creator has been coy about the exact details, but sources say this wasn’t some random act of violence—this was Nate finally getting a taste of his own toxic medicine. Poetic justice much?
Let’s be real: Nate Jacobs was the absolute WORST. From blackmail to manipulation to his obsession with Cassie, this man was a walking red flag wrapped in designer clothes and daddy issues. So when word got out that Levinson was actually killing him off, the internet collectively gasped, cheered, and immediately started drafting think pieces about toxic masculinity and consequences. The fan reactions have been absolutely unhinged in the best possible way.
Some fans are praising Levinson for finally holding one of his characters accountable, while others are clutching their pearls claiming it’s “too dark” even for Euphoria. But let’s be honest—this is the same show that’s featured overdoses, blackmail schemes, and enough trauma to fill a therapist’s office. A little murder-via-debt-collection doesn’t exactly break new ground here.
Jacob Elordi’s exit from the series has left a massive hole in the cast dynamic, but honestly? The show might actually be better without all that masculine toxicity dragging everyone down. We’re ready to see what happens when the trash takes itself out.
What do you think? A) Nate deserved to die and good riddance to toxic trash B) Sam Levinson went too far and should’ve given Nate redemption